EPD2026: Panel Discussions
EPD Framework strategy implementation success, opportunities and challenges:
CEJ and Environment Africa - EPD Consortium partners highlight status and call for support.
Issue Based Paper on Tailings Dam Management in Zambia:
Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) highlight the current challenges with mining waste disposal, and Tailings Dam construction, management and monitoring. Provide references and statistics.
The role of traditional leadership in tailings dam management: Bridging community concerns and industry practices.
Discussion to highlight the role traditional leaders play in ensuring responsible mining practices. By facilitating community engagements, resolving conflicts and promoting sustainable development.
Regulatory frameworks for tailings dams: Are they enough?
Discussion on the effectiveness of current regulatory frameworks and standards for tailings dams, and potential areas of improvement.
The Human cost of tailings dam failures: Lessons from the past, implications for the future
Discussion on the human impact of tailings dam failures, including community displacements, health effects, and economic losses.
The future of tailings management: Can technology save the day?
Discussion on the role of technology in improving tailings management, including innovation, construction, and monitoring
Sustainable tailings management: Is it possible?
Discussion on strategies for sustainable tailings management, including minimizing waste, promoting rehabilitation, and ensuring long-term stability.
Balancing economic interests with environmental and social responsibility
Discussion on trade-offs between economic benefits, environmental and social costs of tailings.
Development Partners support to Zambia’s Green Growth Agenda: Where are we?
Embassies & UN Agencies highlight their support to Zambia in fostering the green growth agenda and overall environmental protection.
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