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On 5 November 2015, a large dam containing 52 million m3 of iron mining residues (tailings) collapsed in Mariana, Brazil.
Author(s):
- Sánchez, Luis Enrique
- Alger, Keith
- Alonso, Luiza
- Barbosa, Francisco
- Brito, Maria Cecília
- Laureano, Fernando
- May, Peter
- Roeser, Hubert
- Kakabadse, Yolanda
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Global Business and Biodiversity Programme
On 5 November 2015, a large dam containing 52 million m3 of iron mining residues (tailings) collapsed in Mariana, Brazil.
Author(s):
- Sánchez, Luis Enrique
- Alger, Keith
- Alonso, Luiza
- Barbosa, Francisco
- Brito, Maria Cecília
- Laureano, Fernando
- May, Peter
- Roeser, Hubert
- Kakabadse, Yolanda
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- IUCN, Global Business and Biodiversity Programme
Ce rapport synthétise les résultats de ces quatre années de recherche et dresse, entre trois sites (barrages et périmètres rizicoles) -- Sélingué au Mali, Bagré au Burkina Faso et Anambé au Sénégal -- des parallèles porteurs d’enseignements pour la région ouest africaine.
Author(s):
- Bazin, Frédéric
- Hathie, Ibrahima
- Skinner, Jamie
- Koundouno, Jérôme
Organization(s):
- Global Water Initiative (GWI)
- IIED (International Institute for Environment and Development)
- IUCN Burkina Faso
In recent years, the governments of the Sahel have committed to combat poverty and food insecurity through a significant increase in the development of irrigable areas. From 2013 onwards, GWI has carried out retrospective studies on three existing dam and rice field sites: Sélingué in Mali, Bagré
Author(s):
- Bazin, Frédéric
- Hathie, Ibrahima
- Skinner, Jamie
- Koundouno, Jérôme
Organization(s):
- Global Water Initiative (GWI)
- IIED (International Institute for Environment and Development)
- IUCN Burkina Faso
This report was produced by the IUCN Secretariat in response to a direct and specific request from the IUCN Thailand National Committee. It is intended to provide an independent scientific assessment of possible impacts of the proposed Mae Wong Dam and associated mitigation measures.
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Asia Regional Office (ARO)
Le présent document vise à capitaliser les mécanismes de bonne gouvernance autour du réservoir de Kompienga et à proposer des solutions pour la renforcer, dans loptique que ces bonnes pratiques puis sent être répliqu ées a u niveau dautres grands ouvrages hydrauliques au Burkina Faso.
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- IUCN Burkina Faso
- Global Water Initiative (GWI)
- IIED (International Institute for Environment and Development)
Au cours de la période 2009-2012, la Global Water Initiative (GWI) en Afrique de lOuest, pilotée par le consortium formé de lUnion internationale pour la conservation de la nature (UICN) et lInstitut International pour lEnvironnement et le Développement (IIED), a développé avec les partenaire
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- IUCN Senegal
- Global Water Initiative (GWI)
- IIED (International Institute for Environment and Development)
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Central and West Africa Regional Programme (PACO)
- Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
- Union Economique et Monétaire Ouest Africaine (UEMOA)
- Global Water Partnership (GWP)
- WWF
- Sweden, SIDA
- IUCN, Water and Nature Initiative (WANI)
- International Network of Basin Organizations (INBO)
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Central and West Africa Regional Programme (PACO)
- Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
- Union Economique et Monétaire Ouest Africaine (UEMOA)
- Global Water Partnership (GWP)
- WWF
- Sweden, SIDA
- IUCN, Water and Nature Initiative (WANI)
- International Network of Basin Organizations (INBO)
Ce document présente les expériences de six barrages construits en Afrique de lOuest entre la fin des années 1970 et la fin des années 1990 : Sélingué au Mali, Niandouba et Confluent au Sénégal, Moussodougou, Bagré et Kompienga au Burkina Faso.
Author(s):
- Bazin, Frédéric
- Koundouno, Jérôme
- Skinner, Jamie
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- Global Water Initiative (GWI)
- IIED (International Institute for Environment and Development)
- Institut de Recherches et d’Applications des Méthodes de développement (IRAM), FR
This document examines the experiences of six dams built in West Africa between the late 1970s and late 1990s: the Niandouba and Confluent in Senegal, the Sélingué in Mali, and the Bagré, Kompienga and Moussodougou dams in Burkina Faso.
Author(s):
- Bazin, Frédéric
- Koundouno, Jérôme
- Skinner, Jamie
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- Global Water Initiative (GWI)
- IIED (International Institute for Environment and Development)
- Institut de Recherches et d’Applications des Méthodes de développement (IRAM), FR
This documentary film is a medium of information and awareness for various stakeholders (policy makers, civil society, populations, technical and financial partners) about the many challenges and opportunities related to large dams in West Africa.
Organization(s):
- Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
- IUCN, Central and West Africa Regional Programme (PACO)
Ce film documentaire est un support de sensibilisation et d'information des différents acteurs (décideurs, société civile, populations, partenaires techniques et financiers) sur les multiples enjeux et perspectives liés aux grands barrages en Afrique de l'Ouest.
Organization(s):
- Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
- IUCN, Central and West Africa Regional Programme (PACO)
This is the report of a study on the approaches to decision-making and dialogue on large dams and hydraulic infrastructures in developing countries and emerging markets, particularly the policies and practices applying to environmental and social aspects, and engagement of stakeholders around pro
Ce rapport passe en revue lexpérience acquise en matière de déplacement des populations touchées par les barrages en Afrique de lOuest au cours des 40 dernières années et examine les mécanismes qui permettent un partage plus équitable des bénéfices issus des barrages en veillant à ce que les co
Author(s):
- Skinner, Jamie
- Naisse, Madiodio
- Haas, Lawrence
Organization(s):
- IIED (International Institute for Environment and Development)
This report reviews the experience with displacement of affected people in West Africa over the last 40 years and examines mechanisms for distributing the benefits of dams more equitably and for ensuring that affected people are better off.
Author(s):
- Skinner, Jamie
- Naisse, Madiodio
- Haas, Lawrence
Organization(s):
- IIED (International Institute for Environment and Development)
Films included in this compilation are "Mekong: Watch That River!" (2009); "Small Islands, Big Impact" (2009); "South Asia: Crowded Land, Drying Rivers" (2009); and "Yellow River Blues" (2009).
This publication has been prepared as part of the Flow Assessment Component of the Pangani River Basin Management Project.
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Eastern Africa Regional Programme
- IUCN, Water and Nature Initiative (WANI)
- Pangani Basin Water Office (PBWO), TZ
Organization(s):
- Asian Development Bank (ADB)
The report "Dams in Nepal: Ensuring Compliance" summarises findings of a study on ensuring compliance conducted by WAFED-Nepal.
Author(s):
- Chintan, Gopal Siwakoti
- Shrestha, Neeru
Organization(s):
- Germany, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ)
- IUCN Nepal
- Water and Energy Users' Federation (WAFED), NP
This publication is the result of a scoping study undertaken as part of the dialogue on Dams and Development.
Author(s):
- Basnet, Shreshna
- Dixit, Ajaya
Organization(s):
- Germany, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ)
- IUCN Nepal
- Nepal Water Conservation Foundation, NP
This report Gaining Public Acceptance is one of the four products of the dialogue on dams and development Phase II facilitated by IUCN Nepal since 2002 and participated in by government institutions, national and international non-governmental organizations, academicians, private companies, and
Author(s):
- Shrestha, Sugam
- Singh, Anju
- Singh, D. B.
Organization(s):
- Development Based Services Consultancy
- Germany, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ)
- IUCN Nepal
The Comprehensive Options Assessment for Electricity Sector in Nepal analyzes the demand and supply scenario of electricity, water resources policies, environmental concerns of funding agencies, and the comprehensive options assessment in relation to different guidelines.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Nepal
- Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, US
- Germany, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ)
Author(s):
- Adhikari, Pradeep
- Bisangkhe, Shiva
- Dixit, Ajaya
Organization(s):
- IUCN Nepal
- Nepal Water Conservation Foundation, NP
Author(s):
- Singh, Shekhar
- Banerji, Pranab
Organization(s):
- Indian Institute of Public Administration, IN
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Regional Office for Western Africa
- Groupe d'experts des plaines d'inondation sahéliennes
- Organisation pour la mise en valeur du fleuve Sénégal, SN
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Regional Office for Western Africa
Author(s):
- Dubash, Navroz K.
- Dupar, Mairi
- Kothari, Smitu
- Lissu, Tundu
Organization(s):
- Lawyers' Environmental Action Team, TZ
- Lokayan, IN
- World Resources Institute (WRI)
Author(s):
- McCartney, Matthew
- Bergkamp, Ger
- Nakamura, T.
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- UNEP
- World Commission on Dams, ZA
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- UNEP
- World Commission on Dams, ZA
Author(s):
- McCartney, Matthew
- Sullivan, C.
- Acreman, Mike
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- UNEP
- World Commission on Dams, ZA
Author(s):
- McAllister, Don
- Craig, John F.
- Davidson, Nick
- Delany, Simon
- Seddon, Mary
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- UNEP
- World Commission on Dams, ZA
Organization(s):
- World Commission on Dams, ZA
- IUCN
- World Bank
Author(s):
- Bergkamp, Ger
- McCartney, Matthew
- Dugan, Patrick
- McNeely, Jeffrey A.
- Acreman, Mike
Organization(s):
- World Commission on Dams, ZA
- IUCN
Author(s):
- Leonard, Jeffrey
- Crouzet, P.
Organization(s):
- European Environment Agency, DK
Author(s):
- Gujja, Biksham
- Perrin, Mireille
Organization(s):
- Man Theun 2 Electricity Consortium
These proceedings document the initial results of a joint initiative by IUCN and the World Bank to address, with key stakeholders, one of the most controversial issues in environment and development today.
Author(s):
- Dorcey, Tony
- Steiner, Achim
- Acreman, Michael C.
- Orlando, Brett
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- World Bank
- IUCN United States
- IUCN, Global Policy and Partnership Unit
- Swiss Development Cooperation, CH
Author(s):
- Liebenthal, Andrés
- Berney, Richard
Organization(s):
- Université de Bourgogne, FR
Organization(s):
- Harza Engineering Company International
- Chengdu Hydroelectric Investigation and Design Institute
- Sichuan Provincial Resettlement Agency
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