Deal #9838 Version #89877

A socio-economic and enterprise development program (SEED+) was set up by project developers to promote micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprise development in four communities near KaXu’s operation by enabling them to take up peripheral economic opportunities and gain sustainability. The SEED+ provides access to education, infrastructure and social protection, as well as funding, business training, and promotion of local businesses A reduction in coal mining will prevent environmental damage related to this sector, such as land degradation, subsidence, overused and contaminated water sources, and acid mine drainage. Greenhouse gases are mitigated, helping to reduce emissions and thus combat climate change. Ka