Khadija Esniha
Khadija Esniha is the Director General of Environmental Assessment and Monitoring in Mauritania. She has been actively involved in addressing the environmental and health challenges posed by artisanal mining activities in the country, particularly since the sector's emergence in 2016. Under her leadership, efforts have been made to regulate the use of toxic substances like mercury and cyanide, which pose serious risks to local communities and ecosystems. Esniha emphasizes the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders to identify sustainable solutions that balance economic development with environmental protection.
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Khadija Esniha stated that artisanal mining has become a primary source of income for thousands of families in Mauritania.
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