165 pp., bibliography. Chapters: Environmental problems and alluvial gold mining in Porgera Valley; Implementation of corporate environmental and safety policy in a developing country; Sustainable development in PNG: the Ok Tedi experience; Ok Tedi mining: Human and environmental tragedy; Development versus environment: The case of OTML; The perspective of the Hidden Valley landowners toward economic development and conservation; The policy and methodology of social impact mitigation in the mining industry; Managing chemicals and wast; An overview of toxic chemicals and hazardous waste mangement in Papua New Guinea; Chemical management strategies for PNG; Hazardous wastes: avoiding Western mistakes; Managing waste, reuse and recycling: The reality; Waste management in villages of Port Moresby; Agrochemical stewardship in PNG.

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From Rio to Rai: Environment and Development in Papua New Guinea: Warning Bells 4: Papers from the 20th Waigani Seminar

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University of Papua New Guinea Press

Publication Date

1996

Language

English

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9980840722

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9789980840721

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Soft cover

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Fine

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Papua New Guinea

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Papers from the 20th Waigani Seminar

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