Local stakeholder perceptions of environmental and employment SDGs of Hannukainen mining plans

• Main Author: Kurkinen, Hilja
• Other Authors: Helsingin yliopisto, Bio- ja ympäristötieteellinen tiedekunta, University of Helsinki, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Helsingfors universitet, Bio- och miljövetenskapliga fakulteten
• Format: Master Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: Helsingin yliopisto 2023
• Subjects: SDG; Mining; Sustainable development; Stakeholder perception; Thematic analysis; Environmental conflicts; Livelihood; Tourism; Reindeer herding; Ympäristömuutoksen ja globaalin kestävyyden maisteriohjelma (ECGS); Master's Programme in Environmental Change and Global Sustainability; Magisterprogrammet i miljöförändringar och global hållbarhet; Globaali kestävyys; Global Sustainability; Kolari; Northern Finland
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10138/562757

Mining industry often encounters many environmental and social challenges, such as environmental degradation or negative impacts on other livelihoods. However, the opening of a mine can also enhance economic productivity and employment situation, especially in remote areas. This paper analyses the e...