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Article: Evaluating the impact of small-scale mining on the achievement of the sustainable development goals in Guyana

Laing, Timothy / Moonsammy, Stephan

Environmental science & policy. 2021 Feb., v. 116

2021

Abstract: The artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector in Guyana has, over the last decade, become the main engine for economic growth, the key source of foreign exchange and a vital source of employment across the country. It has therefore served as a vital ... ...

Abstract	The artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector in Guyana has, over the last decade, become the main engine for economic growth, the key source of foreign exchange and a vital source of employment across the country. It has therefore served as a vital driver in alleviating poverty and helping the country to make progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relating to poverty and economic growth. At the same time, however, the sector has contributed to significant levels of deforestation and water pollution, threatening progress on other SDGs. In this paper we develop a framework that allows an evaluation of the impact of the sector upon progress towards a variety of the relevant SDGS and their accompanying targets and indicators. We extend this framework by presenting valuations of the environmental and social impacts from the ASM sector and compare this to the economic benefit from the sector in terms of contribution to GDP, foreign exchange, taxation and indirect employment benefits, allowing us to understand the trade-offs involved in the use of the ASM sector as a tool for achieving the SDGs. Our assessment shows prominent economic benefits crucial for the country to achieve the economic related SDG targets but at a significant social and environmental cost that will hinder the country achieving the social and ecological SDG targets. The framework presented in this paper can thus be used to identify policy areas that need prioritizing in order to address the social and ecological costs associated with ASM whilst maintaining and possibly improving the economic prosperity it provides.
Keywords	deforestation ; employment ; foreign exchange ; issues and policy ; poverty ; sustainable development ; taxes ; traditional technology ; water pollution ; Guyana
Language	English
Dates of publication	2021-02
Size	p. 147-159.
Publishing place	Elsevier Ltd
Document type	Article
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ZDB-ID	1454687-5
ISSN	1462-9011
ISSN	1462-9011
DOI	10.1016/j.envsci.2020.11.010
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Article ; Online: The economic value of a coastal protected area: an assessment of the Shell Beach Area in Guyana

Moonsammy, Stephan / Critchlow, Kim / Warner, Devin

J Coast Conserv. 2022 Dec., v. 26, no. 6 p.58-58

2022

Abstract: The economic valuation of ecosystem services (ES) has been widely used for understanding the changes in the stock and flow of an ecosystem. The accepted notion is that as a result of markets failing to realize the benefits gained by society from ... ...

Abstract	The economic valuation of ecosystem services (ES) has been widely used for understanding the changes in the stock and flow of an ecosystem. The accepted notion is that as a result of markets failing to realize the benefits gained by society from ecosystems, there is a loss of ecosystem function and resources as they are viewed as free public goods. The Shell Beach area is one of the designated protected areas of Guyana and the only protected coastal zone in the country. It is also considered an ecosystem and biodiversity hotspot. The geographical location of Shell Beach in the Region 1 area of Guyana shows the area vulnerable to coastal erosion and pollution particularly from potential oil spills in the country’s current oil operation. This study intends to estimate the value of the Shell Beach protected area based on what people are willing to pay to avoid a loss in the size of the protected area. The study adopts a discrete choice contingent valuation method which was used to calculate the average willingness to pay to avoid a loss in the Shell Beach area. Based on the data collected, it is estimated that people are willing to pay an average somewhere between US$118.44 – US$346.67 per year to avoid a loss in the Shell Beach area. The results show that people have a relatively high value for the area and would like to see the area protected from destruction.
Keywords	biodiversity ; coasts ; conservation areas ; contingent valuation ; ecological function ; ecosystems ; oils ; people ; pollution ; society ; willingness to pay ; Guyana
Language	English
Dates of publication	2022-12
Size	p. 58.
Publishing place	Springer Netherlands
Document type	Article ; Online
ZDB-ID	2053395-0
ISSN	1874-7841 ; 1400-0350
ISSN (online)	1874-7841
ISSN	1400-0350
DOI	10.1007/s11852-022-00901-3
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Article ; Online: Modelling climate variabilities and global rice production: A panel regression and time series analysis

Joseph, Masha / Moonsammy, Stephan / Davis, Harold / Warner, Devin / Adams, Ashley / Timothy Oyedotun, Temitope D.

Heliyon. 2023 Apr., v. 9, no. 4 p.e15480-

2023

Abstract: Climate change threatens agriculture and it remains a present global challenge to food security and Sustainable Development Goals. The potential impact on the supply of crops such as rice is seen as a major food security issue that requires intervention ... ...

Abstract	Climate change threatens agriculture and it remains a present global challenge to food security and Sustainable Development Goals. The potential impact on the supply of crops such as rice is seen as a major food security issue that requires intervention on several fronts. The literature on rice production, climate variations and climate change show several studies outlining various impacts on rice supply as a result of variations in temperature and rainfall. This study intends to further explore the impacts on rice production caused by temperature changes and rainfall variation by analyzing and modelling the production of rice by the top rice-producing countries globally. A time series of the national rice production and yield along with national average annual temperature and rainfall were sourced for 15 major rice-producing countries. The trends of the time series were then compared between the rice productivity variables and temperature and rainfall. A panel regression model was also developed to further assess the relationship between rice production and temperature and rainfall. The time series showed that rice production and yield are increasing for the majority of the countries analyzed. The panel regression model however showed that continued increase in temperature can result in decreased production of rice and that rainfall volume directly impacts rice output and therefore shows rice production is highly susceptible to flooding and drought events caused by climate variabilities.
Keywords	climate ; climate change ; drought ; food security ; rain ; regression analysis ; rice ; sustainable development ; temperature ; time series analysis ; Climate variability ; Precipitation ; Rice production ; Trend analysis
Language	English
Dates of publication	2023-04
Publishing place	Elsevier Ltd
Document type	Article ; Online
Note	Use and reproduction
ZDB-ID	2835763-2
ISSN	2405-8440
ISSN	2405-8440
DOI	10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15480
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Article: Modelling climate variabilities and global rice production: A panel regression and time series analysis.

Joseph, Masha / Moonsammy, Stephan / Davis, Harold / Warner, Devin / Adams, Ashley / Timothy Oyedotun, Temitope D

Heliyon

2023 Volume 9, Issue 4, Page(s) e15480

Abstract	Climate change threatens agriculture and it remains a present global challenge to food security and Sustainable Development Goals. The potential impact on the supply of crops such as rice is seen as a major food security issue that requires intervention on several fronts. The literature on rice production, climate variations and climate change show several studies outlining various impacts on rice supply as a result of variations in temperature and rainfall. This study intends to further explore the impacts on rice production caused by temperature changes and rainfall variation by analyzing and modelling the production of rice by the top rice-producing countries globally. A time series of the national rice production and yield along with national average annual temperature and rainfall were sourced for 15 major rice-producing countries. The trends of the time series were then compared between the rice productivity variables and temperature and rainfall. A panel regression model was also developed to further assess the relationship between rice production and temperature and rainfall. The time series showed that rice production and yield are increasing for the majority of the countries analyzed. The panel regression model however showed that continued increase in temperature can result in decreased production of rice and that rainfall volume directly impacts rice output and therefore shows rice production is highly susceptible to flooding and drought events caused by climate variabilities.
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-04-14
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2835763-2
ISSN	2405-8440
ISSN	2405-8440
DOI	10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15480
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Article ; Online: A multi-jurisdictional study on the quantification of COVID-19 household plastic waste in six Latin American countries.

Requena-Sanchez, Norvin Plumieer / Carbonel, Dalia / Demel, Larissa / Moonsammy, Stephan / Richter, Amy / Mahmud, Tanvir Shahrier / Ng, Kelvin Tsun Wai

Environmental science and pollution research international

2023 Volume 30, Issue 40, Page(s) 93295–93306

Abstract: This study examines urban plastic waste generation using a citizen science approach in six Latin American countries during a global pandemic. The objectives are to quantify generation rates of masks, gloves, face shields, and plastic bags in urban ... ...

Abstract	This study examines urban plastic waste generation using a citizen science approach in six Latin American countries during a global pandemic. The objectives are to quantify generation rates of masks, gloves, face shields, and plastic bags in urban households using online survey and perform a systematic cross-jurisdiction comparisons in these Latin American countries. The per capita total mask generation rates ranged from 0.179 to 0.915 mask cap
MeSH term(s)	Humans ; COVID-19 ; Latin America ; Death ; Head ; Plastics
Chemical Substances	Plastics
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-07-28
Publishing country	Germany
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	1178791-0
ISSN	1614-7499 ; 0944-1344
ISSN (online)	1614-7499
ISSN	0944-1344
DOI	10.1007/s11356-023-28949-0
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Article: Virtual Methodology for Household Waste Characterization During The Pandemic in An Urban District of Peru: Citizen Science for Waste Management

Requena-Sanchez, Norvin / Carbonel-Ramos, Dalia / Moonsammy, Stephan / Klaus, Robert / Punil, Leoncio Sicha / Ng, Kelvin Tsun Wai

Environmental management. 2022 June, v. 69, no. 6

2022

Abstract: The Covid-19 pandemic has caused the alteration of many aspects of the solid waste management chain, such as variations in the waste composition, generation and disposal. Various studies have examined these changes with analysis of integrated waste ... ...

Abstract	The Covid-19 pandemic has caused the alteration of many aspects of the solid waste management chain, such as variations in the waste composition, generation and disposal. Various studies have examined these changes with analysis of integrated waste management strategies; qualitative studies on perceived variations and statistical evaluations based on waste collected or disposed in landfills. Despite this information there is a need for updated data on waste generation and composition, especially in developing countries. The objective of this article is to develop a data sampling and analytical approach for the collection of data on household waste generation and composition during the pandemic; and, in addition, estimate the daily generation of masks in the study area. The proposed methodology is based on the principles of citizen science and utilizes virtual tools to contact participants, and for the training and collection of information. The study participants collected the information, installed segregation bins in their homes and trained their relatives in waste segregation. The article presents the results of the application of the methodology in an urban district of Lima (Peru) in August 2020. The results suggest an apparent decrease in household waste per capita and a slight increase in plastics composition in the study area. It is estimated that each participant generates 0.124 masks per day and 0.085 pairs of gloves per day. The method developed and results presented can be used as a tool for public awareness and training on household waste characterization and segregation. Furthermore it can provide the necessary evidence to inform policy directives in response household waste issues and Covid-19 restrictions.
Keywords	COVID-19 infection ; analytical methods ; citizen science ; data collection ; issues and policy ; pandemic ; solid wastes ; waste composition ; waste management ; Peru
Language	English
Dates of publication	2022-06
Size	p. 1078-1090.
Publishing place	Springer US
Document type	Article
ZDB-ID	1478932-2
ISSN	1432-1009 ; 0364-152X
ISSN (online)	1432-1009
ISSN	0364-152X
DOI	10.1007/s00267-022-01610-1
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Article ; Online: COVID-19 modelling in the Caribbean: Spatial and statistical assessments.

Moonsammy, Stephan / Oyedotun, Temitope D Timothy / Renn-Moonsammy, Donna-Marie / Oyedotun, Temitayo Deborah

Spatial and spatio-temporal epidemiology

2021 Volume 37, Page(s) 100416

Abstract: The novel COVID-19 disease has highlighted the vulnerability of small and developing economies in managing what is now a global health crisis. This study presents the preliminary overview of the dynamics of the spread and expansion of COVID-19 as the ... ...

Abstract	The novel COVID-19 disease has highlighted the vulnerability of small and developing economies in managing what is now a global health crisis. This study presents the preliminary overview of the dynamics of the spread and expansion of COVID-19 as the disease takes its footprint in the Caribbean. The study explored the spatial clusters of the disease and its variations in the Caribbean region. Data was gathered from the World Health Organization reports and collated into a cross sectional data set. Spatial mapping and spatial lag analysis were conducted to identify spread patterns and statistical relationships with several relevant socioeconomic variables. Models showed the prominence of cases and deaths in the Caribbean region have a spatial connection with mainland countries. The models also show the connection between COVID-19 cases and deaths and the availability of medical services within the country. Results also showed similar social distancing policies adopted in the region and the possible connection between prevalence of diabetes and hypertension regionally impacted the number of deaths. It is hoped that the findings presented here will be useful in planning for an epidemiological response for the region based on the differences in the patterns for possible interventions and actions.
MeSH term(s)	COVID-19/epidemiology ; Caribbean Region/epidemiology ; Communicable Disease Control/organization & administration ; Humans ; Pandemics ; Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology ; Pneumonia, Viral/virology ; Prevalence ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Socioeconomic Factors ; Spatial Analysis
Language	English
Publishing date	2021-03-06
Publishing country	Netherlands
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2515896-X
ISSN	1877-5853 ; 1877-5845
ISSN (online)	1877-5853
ISSN	1877-5845
DOI	10.1016/j.sste.2021.100416
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Article ; Online: Virtual Methodology for Household Waste Characterization During The Pandemic in An Urban District of Peru: Citizen Science for Waste Management.

Requena-Sanchez, Norvin / Carbonel-Ramos, Dalia / Moonsammy, Stephan / Klaus, Robert / Punil, Leoncio Sicha / Ng, Kelvin Tsun Wai

Environmental management

2022 Volume 69, Issue 6, Page(s) 1078–1090

Abstract	The Covid-19 pandemic has caused the alteration of many aspects of the solid waste management chain, such as variations in the waste composition, generation and disposal. Various studies have examined these changes with analysis of integrated waste management strategies; qualitative studies on perceived variations and statistical evaluations based on waste collected or disposed in landfills. Despite this information there is a need for updated data on waste generation and composition, especially in developing countries. The objective of this article is to develop a data sampling and analytical approach for the collection of data on household waste generation and composition during the pandemic; and, in addition, estimate the daily generation of masks in the study area. The proposed methodology is based on the principles of citizen science and utilizes virtual tools to contact participants, and for the training and collection of information. The study participants collected the information, installed segregation bins in their homes and trained their relatives in waste segregation. The article presents the results of the application of the methodology in an urban district of Lima (Peru) in August 2020. The results suggest an apparent decrease in household waste per capita and a slight increase in plastics composition in the study area. It is estimated that each participant generates 0.124 masks per day and 0.085 pairs of gloves per day. The method developed and results presented can be used as a tool for public awareness and training on household waste characterization and segregation. Furthermore it can provide the necessary evidence to inform policy directives in response household waste issues and Covid-19 restrictions.
MeSH term(s)	COVID-19/epidemiology ; Citizen Science ; Humans ; Pandemics ; Peru/epidemiology ; Refuse Disposal/methods ; Solid Waste/analysis ; Waste Management
Chemical Substances	Solid Waste
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-02-22
Publishing country	United States
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	1478932-2
ISSN	1432-1009 ; 0364-152X
ISSN (online)	1432-1009
ISSN	0364-152X
DOI	10.1007/s00267-022-01610-1
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Article ; Online: COVID-19 impacts on household solid waste generation in six Latin American countries: a participatory approach

Requena-Sanchez, Norvin / Carbonel, Dalia / Moonsammy, Stephan / Demel, Larissa / Vallester, Erick / Velásquez, Diana / Toledo Cervantes, Jessica Alejandra / Livier Díaz Núñez, Verónica / Vásquez García, Rosario / Santa Cruz, Melissa / Visbal, Elsy / Ng, Kelvin Tsun Wai

Environ Monit Assess. 2023 Jan., v. 195, no. 1 p.155-155

2023

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the Americas, the continent with the highest number of COVID-related deaths according to WHO statistics. In Latin America, strict confinement conditions at the beginning of the pandemic put recycling activity to ...

Abstract	The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the Americas, the continent with the highest number of COVID-related deaths according to WHO statistics. In Latin America, strict confinement conditions at the beginning of the pandemic put recycling activity to a halt and augmented the consumption of plastic as a barrier to stop the spread of the virus. The lack of data to understand waste management dynamics complicates waste management strategy adjustments aimed at coping with COVID-19. As a novel contribution to the waste management data gap for Latin America, this study uses a virtual and participatory methodology that collects and generates information on household solid waste generation and composition. Data was collected between June and November 2021 in six countries in Latin America, with a total of 503 participants. Participants indicated that the pandemic motivated them to initiate or increase waste reduction (41%), waste separation (40%), and waste recovery (33%) activities. Forty-three percent of participants perceived an increase in total volume of their waste; however, the quantitative data showed a decrease in household waste generation in Peru (−31%), Honduras (−25%), and Venezuela (−82%). No changes in waste composition were observed. Despite the limited sample size, this data provides a much-needed approximation of household waste generation and composition in the pandemic situation during 2021.
Keywords	COVID-19 infection ; pandemic ; sample size ; solid wastes ; statistics ; viruses ; waste composition ; waste reduction ; Honduras ; Latin America ; Peru ; Venezuela
Language	English
Dates of publication	2023-01
Size	p. 155.
Publishing place	Springer International Publishing
Document type	Article ; Online
ZDB-ID	782621-7
ISSN	1573-2959 ; 0167-6369
ISSN (online)	1573-2959
ISSN	0167-6369
DOI	10.1007/s10661-022-10771-9
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Article ; Online: Household waste generation, change in waste composition and the exposure to COVID-19 in Guyana and Nigeria.

Kasim, Oluwasinaayomi Faith / Oyedotun, Temitope D Timothy / Famewo, Ayomide / Oyedotun, Temitayo Deborah / Moonsammy, Stephan / Ally, Nasrudeen / Renn-Moonsammy, Donna-Marie

Scientific African

2021 Volume 14, Page(s) e01060

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted humans' activities across the globe. Measures related to social/physical distancing and lockdown have led to a shift and increase in waste generated at households' level. This study examined waste generation, ... ...

Abstract	The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted humans' activities across the globe. Measures related to social/physical distancing and lockdown have led to a shift and increase in waste generated at households' level. This study examined waste generation, composition and the implications for exposure during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in Guyana and Nigeria. The study adopted a mixed-method design to collect qualitative and quantitative data. Owing to adherence to social/physical distancing, an online Google Form survey was administered and phone interviews were conducted with waste managers in Nigeria and Guyana. Findings showed that the volumes of waste had increased and there was a mixture of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with the municipal waste. Also, the majority of the respondents in both countries were concerned that solid waste has the potential to contribute to contamination and spreading of the pandemic. A paired sample
Language	English
Publishing date	2021-11-19
Publishing country	Netherlands
Document type	Journal Article
ISSN	2468-2276
ISSN (online)	2468-2276
DOI	10.1016/j.sciaf.2021.e01060
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