CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2016
| Author | Boskebeeva, Asel Naizabekovna |
|---|---|
| Title | Assessment of current situation regarding uranium tailings and the role of state management in the field of Kyrgyzstan |
| Summary | Nowadays, one of the main environmental problems in Kyrgyzstan is uranium tailings. This issue started to threaten in connection with the production of uranium for military purposes for Soviet Union, when Kyrgyzstan was part of the union (from 1924 to 1991). The biggest threats to the uranium tailings are avalanches, landslides, floods and earthquake that can trigger contamination of uranium waste, increasing the risk of radioactive radiation, as well as pollution of transboundary water resources. Most tailings contain radionuclides, heavy metals and trace elements that have negative impact to the environment and human health. State management in the field of uranium tailings plays an important role for the sustainable development of the country. One of the possible solutions for uranium tailings is reclamation and rehabilitation. Solving this problem is one of the most difficult issues for the Government of Kyrgyzstan due to insufficient state funds. In this regard, this thesis will assess the risk level of radioactivity which can occur cause the risk of cancer and influence the radiation level to human health through the food chain process. In addition, this paper will introduce the governmental regulation in the field of radiological safety and uranium tailings, regulatory bodies and legal framework at the national level, international regimes, and as well as current international and local projects funded by international organizations which can help for sustainable development of the country. |
| Supervisor | Mnatsakanian Ruben |
| Department | Environment Sciences and Policy MSc |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2016/boskebeeva_asel.pdf |
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