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FPE-Funded Researches

[2013] Research Study on the Impact of Mining in Llorente, Homonhon and Manicani Island in Eastern Samar

The ongoing study is looking at the extent of mining activity and formulating corresponding safeguards and ways of integrating the study into local and national development planning.

Project Proponent/Partner: Conduits for Development, Inc. (CDI)

The long-term impact of mining in Llorente, Homonhon and Manicani islands in Eastern Samar was assessed in relation to ecosystems, local policies, peace and order issues, natural ecosystems, climate change and vulnerability of communities.

The ongoing study is looking at the extent of mining activity and formulating corresponding safeguards and ways of integrating the study into local and national development planning.

(Developments and results from the research effort will be added as updates to this page once additional information from FPE’s implementing partners becomes available.)