Footprints in the Jungle

This book is about the global ecological impacts from the natural resources industries. It contains a collection of papers on topics ranging from the importance of biodiversity to best practices according to industry experts. The book promotes the goals of conservation and sustainable development through collaboration and cooperation. One chapter discusses the Camp Caiman Gold Project in French Guiana. This case study shows how a local community worked with non-government organizations (NGOs) to bring environmental problems to the government. The case study highlighted the need for governments to make specific legislative commitments to environmental protection. This book addresses the importance of dialogue among stakeholders grappling with how to balance these competing needs.