Research Projects
The CBU-ORTARChI of Environment and Development conducts a wide range of interdisciplinary and international research projects funded by International Development Research Centre, Canada (IDRC), National Research Foundation, South Africa (NRF), National Science and Technology Council, Zambia (NSTC) and externally awarded contracts or grants.
Ecological and physiological studies of mine-native biota for sustainable management of mine wastelands in Zambia
Developing strategies for optimal exploitation of soil enhancer substances as tools for remediation of mining-generated wastelands in Zambia
Appraising ecological footprint of mining activities on aquatic ecosystems in mining regions of Zambia and development of contextualized environmental management
Developing models for spatial prediction of base metals and/or soil metal distribution in mining area of Zambia
Insights into the socio-economic aspects of mine closure in the mining regions of Zambia
Understanding the impact of agriculture on forest biodiversity and Ecosystems services in Zambia
Understanding the Biodiversity and functional of Zambian forest