A major challenge faced by the African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) is the absence of scientific evidence to prove the effect that mining, especially opencast mines, have on heritage sites.
AWHF director Dr Webber Ndoro states that universities should be encouraged to conduct studies to document physical evidence of the effects mining has on World Heritage Sites and the environment.
“At the moment, everyone is aware of the possible implications of opencast mines on World Heritage Sites, particularly with regard to dust, but these implications need to be scientifically proved and supported.”
Ndoro adds that the AWHF aims to encourage mining companies to continually communicate with government and heritage professionals through the implementation of its expert workshop. Read more here...
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