What We Do
We identify risks and opportunities and present information visually so that stakeholders can engage in informed negotiations. This service includes:
Environmental assessment of mining-relevant environmental and policy risk factors for informed decision-making
Participatory mapping and stakeholder consultation at mining sites to assess community issues related to mining
Process facilitation that is credible, neutral and informative, and that promotes better mining and eases potential conflicts
“If we had applied the Zoï toolkit for conflict prevention earlier, we may have avoided some of the present conflicts in Kyrgyzstan” – Karybek Ibraev EITI
Zo誰 Environment Network
Independent, non-profit consultancy based in Geneva, Switzerland
Credible Information based on technical and scientific analysis and supported by wide consultation of local resources and international standards
Neutral Information brokered through stakeholder consultation by uninvolved party
Communicative Clear and attractive information understandable to a wide audience of non-professionals and policymakers
Local More than 20 years of field experience and extensive expert networks across Eastern Europe, the Balkans, Central Asia and the Caucasus
Zo誰 Environment Network | Chemin de Balexert 9 | Geneva, Switzerland enzoi@zoinet.org | Zoinet.org | +41 229 178 342
Zo誰 toolkit for the prevention and mediation of conflicts in the development of the mining sector 1 Mapping
For the prevention and resolution of conflicts Situational Analysis
Combining the best solutions from global practitioners
2 Stakeholder Engagement Mapping
Addressing environmental and social concerns
Identification
Analysis
Hands-on and easily applicable For governments, private sector companies and NGOs
Communications
3 Mapping
Integrated Impact Assessment
Participatory Scientific
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Conflict Mediation
EIA
Communicative
4 Management Plan Social Investment
Grievance Procedure Transparency
Compen sation Resettlement
Developed with Finnish, Swiss and Central Asian expertise, applicable world-wide
Mining conflicts can cause severe problems for mining companies, local communities, and even national economies. Implementation schedules and operational interruptions can become long and expensive while local communities can suffer from uncertainties and conflict potential. Environmental and social risks associated with mining must be managed so that operations move forward into a stable environment.
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Zoï facilitated cooperation through linking environment and security opportunities. A G E A N Volos This included implementing an environmental risk assessment of mining waste S E A tours, and journalist trainings in Southern Ukraine. Lamia heaps, media Larisa
Our collaborators Research and Development
International Cooperation
National Governments Finland, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Macedonia, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan
Private Sector Participation Z-Explorer company, Andash Mining Company, Kutisay Mining Limited, Talas Copper Gold, LLC/Gold Fields, Kyrgyz Republic LLC, Manas Resources Limited