This study conducts an integrated spatial analysis of Liberia's mining sector, examining its effects on population, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability. The country's abundant reserves of gold, iron ore, and diamonds are crucial to its economy, creating jobs, generating revenue, and improving infrastructure. Nevertheless, the rapid growth of mining operations has resulted in significant environmental and socio-economic problems such as deforestation, soil degradation, and pollution, impacting both ecosystems and local communities. Through the utilization of various geospatial data sets, including land cover change maps from 2017 to 2023, details on mining licenses, locations of mineral deposits, and data on populated areas, this research offers a thorough evaluation of how mining influences changes in land cover, socio-economic circumstances, and infrastructure development in Liberia.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Environmental Impacts of Mining
- Socio-Economic Impacts
- Land Cover Change and Deforestation
- Spatial Analysis in Environmental and Resource Management
- Methodology
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research examines the impacts of Liberia's mining sector on population, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability. The study utilizes geospatial data to assess the effects of mining operations on land cover changes, socio-economic conditions, and infrastructure development. The research aims to provide insights into how mining activities influence the Liberian landscape and the well-being of its people.
- Environmental Impacts of Mining in Liberia
- Socio-economic Impacts of Mining on Local Communities
- Land Cover Changes and Deforestation Due to Mining Activities
- The Role of Spatial Analysis in Assessing Mining Impacts
- Sustainable Development and Mining Practices in Liberia
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter sets the context for the study, outlining the significance of Liberia's mining sector to its economy and highlighting the potential environmental and socio-economic impacts of mining activities. It also introduces the research objectives and methodology.
- Literature Review: This chapter presents a comprehensive overview of existing research on the environmental and socio-economic impacts of mining, with a particular focus on the Liberian context. It explores the challenges posed by land cover changes, deforestation, and the need for sustainable mining practices.
- Methodology: This chapter details the research methodology, emphasizing the use of geospatial data and analytical techniques. It describes the data sources, data processing steps, and specific analytical approaches used to assess the spatial relationships between mining activities and their impacts.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this study are mining, environmental sustainability, land cover change, deforestation, socio-economic impacts, spatial analysis, geospatial data, Liberia, infrastructure development, and sustainable development.
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- Yourfee Kennedy (Author), 2024, Liberia's Mining Sector Impacts on Population, Infrastructure, and Environmental Sustainability, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1497321
