Participatory Mapping for Assessing Social Cumulative Effects of Extractive Industries in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

This project will explore how extractive industries, such as offshore oil and gas, have affected the Maria Joaquina Quilombola community in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Using participatory methods, such as community workshops and mapping, the study will document how the community has experienced social cumulative effects. The project seeks to enhance understanding and evaluation of these impacts on Quilombo communities, with the goal of improving assessment, monitoring, and mitigation strategies. More broadly, the study addresses the persistent neglect of social and cumulative impacts and offers a case study to inform best practices in impact assessment. Collaboration between Concordia University and the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) will strengthen research partnerships between Canada and Brazil, facilitate knowledge exchange on participatory assessment methods, and support future academic collaborations.

Faculty Supervisor:

Sebastien Caquard

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Partner:

Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Concordia University

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