7 research outputs found
Remote Sensing Analysis of the Evolution and Retreat Dynamics of the Auchi Gully, Southwestern Nigeria
No full textWatershed Degradation — Use of Thermal Data and Vegetation Indices as Indicators of Environmental Changes — Hydrological Implications of Changes in Land Surface Cover
No full textGeomorphometric assessment of drainage systems in a semi-arid region of Argentina using geospatial tools and multivariate statistics
No full textA critical review of environmental impact statements in Sri Lanka with particular reference to ecological impact assessment
No full textDialogues between social and natural sciences: contribution to the debate on socio-environmental conflicts
No full textABSTRACT In this article, I argue that attempting to solve real problems is a possible approach to bring social and natural sciences together, and suggest that - as Environmental Impact Assessment necessarily brings together social and environmental issues - this debate is a strong candidate for such a task. The argument is based on a general discussion about the possibilities and limitations of Environmental Impact Assessments, the social-environmental impacts of mining activities and three case studies. The analysis of the cases indicates possibilities and limitations of the dialogue between scientists from various areas - and of the collaboration with social movements and affected communities - in avoiding negative impacts of mining projects and, eventually, increasing their sustainability
