potential and predation in a land of plenty Trefon, Theodore creator author. text monographic eng

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xiii, 194 pages : charts, maps ; 22 cm. The Democratic Republic of Congo has the natural resources the world needs - it is crucial to satisfying our craving for the latest high-tech gadgets; the Inga Dam could light up all of Africa; while Congo's farmers could feed a billion people. These realities are redefining the country's strategic contribution to a globalized world. A resource paradise for some, the DRC is an environmental nightmare for others. Congo's Environmental Paradox analyses the new dynamics in the country's forest, mineral, land, water and oil sectors, revealing the interactions between these sectors. Connecting the dots, it shows how we need to fundamentally rethink power, politics and resource management in Congo today. Introduction : potential in a land of plenty -- Forests of wealth and mystery -- Food and agriculture -- Water : an uncertain ebb and flow -- Oil : plenty for some, nothing for most -- Mining : rise, decline and renaissance -- Conclusion : uncertainty and predation in a land of plenty. Theodore Trefon. Includes bibliographical references (pages 154-183) and index. f-cg--- Natural resources Environmental aspects Congo (Democratic Republic) Natural resources Congo (Democratic Republic) Management Industries Environmental aspects Congo (Democratic Republic) Environmental policy Congo (Democratic Republic) Planning Ressources naturelles Aspect de l'environnement Congo (République démocratique) Ressources naturelles Congo (République démocratique) Gestion Environnement Politique gouvernementale Congo (République démocratique) Planification Natural resources Environmental aspects Ecology Environmental policy Planning Industries Environmental aspects Natural resources Management Congo (Democratic Republic) Environmental conditions Congo (Democratic Republic) GE 160.C75 333.7096751 9781783602438 1783602430 9781783602445 1783602449 2022300331 YDXCP 241126 20241126101506.0 22841862 eng