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A woman miner holds a rough red garnet found at a mine in Tanzania. Tanzania's artisanal and small-scale miners are fuelled by determination and the hope to strike it big (Photo: Magali Rochat)
Four lessons on communicating ASM stories of change
… one of the world's top ten producers – comes from ASM?  2. Show real people Most of the information shared about the ASM sector deals with … a fraction of their determination, we will be on our way to success.  Gabriela Flores ( gabriela.flores[email protected] ) is a communications … Gabriela Flores Zavala …
Insight, 17 October 2017
Landscape with lowe bushes, flowers and a hrose with hills in the background
Ecosystem-based adaptation: three ways evidence can influence policymakers
Insight, 14 March 2023
Woman in a demonstration holds a sign that reads "Everybody vs racism"
A narrative for change: how can racism in storytelling impact development?
… having on our collective ability to identify lasting solutions for people that experience extreme poverty. Reflecting on a  recent study … can play in challenging racist narratives. About the speakers Gabriela Flores Zavala   (moderator)   is a senior strategic engagement and …
Event, 17 October 2022
Group of women forming a circle in a discussion
Building wider support for ecosystem-based adaptation: how can communications help?
Insight, 12 July 2021
A woman surrounded by maize
Women ally with nature to adapt to climate change
Insight, 06 March 2020
Pope Francis met with indigenous leaders, including Yesica Patiachi who is from the Harakbut people, one of the three main ethnic groups in the Madre de Dios region
On pilgrimage in Madre de Dios: starting a journey to sustainable artisanal mining
… our friend, you are Amazonian, too" chanted a crowd of nearly 80,000 people gathered in the searing 36-degree heat. They were celebrating the … de Dios, and is known in Peru as the 'capital of biodiversity'. Local people and indigenous groups from Peru, Brazil and Bolivia welcomed Pope … During their unprecedented meeting, Pope Francis and indigenous people discussed issues affecting the Amazon's peoples and environment.  …
Insight, 07 February 2018
Cover for 17436IIED.pdf
Small ventures, big hopes
… a vibrant and growing part of the country’s economy. Some 1.5 million people are directly involved in ASM, and many more depend on the sector … Gabriela Flores Zavala …
Publication, 01 October 2017
Cover for 17435IIED.pdf
Golden practices that defy gloom
… of Ghana’s gold, and the sector employs an estimated one million people and supports up to 4.5 million more. Unfortunately, ASM in Ghana … Gabriela Flores Zavala …
Publication, 01 October 2017
Cover for 17439IIED.pdf
Sapphire mines that become forests
… of environmental destruction and, despite the country’s riches, its people remain poor. The German development agency GIZ has set up a … Gabriela Flores Zavala …
Publication, 01 October 2017
View of the quarry
Small ventures, big hopes
… as a source of employment. Approximately  one-and-a-half million people are directly involved in ASM across the country (PDF) , compared … Gabriela Flores Zavala …
Long read, 26 September 2017