Scaling Up Mitigation Paths for Sustainable Environment

Mining activities have profound and multifaceted impacts on the environment, and their consequences were particularly evident in the Central Africa Copperbelt region of Zambia and the DR Congo, which is rich in mineral resources. These impacts include deforestation, soil erosion, water pollution, and biodiversity loss, to name but a few, all of which threaten the sustainability of local ecosystems and communities. The “Scaling up mitigation paths for a sustainable environment” aims to address the pressing need for actionable strategies to combat and reduce the environmental damage caused by mining. It further highlights the challenges and opportunities specific to their unique geological, social, and economic landscapes.