1st INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SMART MINING& ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP (ICSMES-1) IN AFRICA

Transforming mining through education and research.

WELCOME
TO THE COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY OLIVER R. TAMBO RESEARCH CHAIR INITIATIVE (CBU-ORTARChI) OF ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT.

We are a research Chair focused on integrated assessment of mining development and Miombo transformation in the Zambian Central African Copper Belt. We use our research results to identify policy solutions to develop an understanding of the silviculture of the Miombo woodland species and species growing on mining-generated wastelands to develop restoration models, reduce human footprints and help achieve sustainable development goals.

Impactful Metrics from ORTARChI’s Research

Explore the transformative impact of ORTARChI in education and environmental sustainability.

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Explore Our Offerings

Empowering Sustainable Solutions for Mining and Environment

Our research services encompass thorough assessments of mining impacts, aiming for policy solutions that promote ecological restoration and sustainable development.

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Research Initiatives

Our research initiatives focus on sustainable mining practices and Miombo ecosystem preservation.

Policy Solutions

We provide policy recommendations based on in-depth studies and assessments.

Education Programs

Our education programs aim to raise awareness about the Miombo ecosystem and its importance.

Community Engagement

We work with communities to foster sustainable practices and conservation efforts.

Restoration Models

Our restoration models aim to rehabilitate mining-affected areas effectively.

Vision and Strategy

The Copperbelt University Oliver R. Tambo Research Chair Initiative (CBU-ORTARChI) of Environment and Development is an independent and International research Chair National and International members of Staff. Learn more…

Vision

Creating change through building on and leveraging existing continental frameworks that support institutional capacity strengthening and research that contributes to socio-economic and transformative development in the context of mining and environmental management.

Strategy

Our strategy is to develop professionals focusing on developing environmental management models relevant to mining for the Central African Copperbelt.