摘要

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.

  • 出版日期2015-12