... national and international) because of the potential negative impact the mining project could have, both environmentally and socially. Unlike other Central American countries, El Salvador still does not ...
... Others noted that these deals take power away from democratically-elected governments, placing it in the hands of corporations to make decisions that may negatively impact national economies.
As Merle ...
... the Marlin mine in the Syria Valley in Honduras and others in Guatemala to learn about the negative impacts of mining” explains Tobias Orellana, a current member of the municipal council who was active ...
... thought to be beneficial for the investor and the host state in terms of economic growth, increased foreign investment and development, many host states have suffered negative consequences instead of benefiting ...
... megaprojects, the positive and negative impacts of mining concessions, the connection that Canada has to the mining industry in Guatemala, and recommendations.
http://www.kairoscanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/KAIROS_CEIBA_CaseStudy_PROOF_DEC15.pdf ...
... well as developing health issues from the exposure to hazardous chemicals. The mining industry violates human rights by negatively influencing the health, society and well-being of communities.
https://www.earthworksaction.org/files/publications/NDG_DirtyMetalsReport_HR.pdf ...
E. Lisa F. Schipper, October 2006
This paper describes the perceptions of the people of Bajo Lempa of the effects of climate change and strategies that have been taken to adapt to these changes. It explains ...
... threats These crimes have never been fully investigated.
“At the same time that the El Dorado Foundation’s activities could raise the stakes and stir up tensions again locally, they gloss over the negative ...
... negative impacts of mining and extractive industries.
Hope is the last thing you lose. In El Salvador we will continue to push the government and legislative assembly for a total prohibition on mining. ...
... written by an international multidisciplinary team of experts in human rights and international law, hydrology and economics, concludes that the San Sebastian mine has instituted a negative legacy of mining ...
... Moore said to BBC Mundo that the communities of Cabañas “have educated themselves on the negative impacts goldmines can have on water sources”’
“Without a doubt other governments are aware of what is ...
... mining projects, which is that the population identify not only positive impacts, but also the serious negative impacts that it could bring to their communities.
In addition, the survey confirms that ...
... to broad-based nationwide opposition to metallic mining. From local communities to the upper echelons of the Catholic Church, Salvadorans are worried about the negative impacts that gold mining could have ...
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The new mining legislation is still under discussion in Congress.
“It would set a negative precedent if El Salvador were to lose the case before the ICSID, as other – not only mining – transnationals ...
... the lack of protective measures and comprehensive reparations for the families affected of environmental defenders in the area” read the statement.
Who ensures that the rights of those who are negatively ...
... stated a letter addressed to Jim Askew, chairman of OceanaGold, signed by over 35 organizations. “The legal costs and a potentially negative outcome of the suit could deteriorate the government’s already ...
... in Honduras and others in Guatemala to learn about the negative impacts of mining” explains Tobias Orellana, a current member of the community council who was active in the resistance against the mine. ...
... Metallic Mining, the Catholic Church, political parties, government institutions and public opinion have expressed opposition to mining given the negative impacts of proposed mining projects on this, the ...
... Canadian embassies around the world to express your concerns about the negative impacts of Australian mining corporations in El Salvador and the unjust investment protection regime that they have helped ...
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It all began in 2006 when a law to ban mining in our country was in introduced in our country, this law was introduced by civil society organizations that had had a negative experience with the El Dorado ...