Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): Les Industries extractives et droits des populations riveraines

This first volume in the RELEXT collection, titled Extractive Industries and the Rights of Local Communities: A Vade Mecum, marks the launch of a scientific initiative dedicated to the analysis of legal, economic, social, and environmental issues related to natural resource extraction.

Originating from an international conference, this edited volume adopts an interdisciplinary and comparative approach, bringing together contributions from scholars and practitioners across diverse geographical contexts. It examines the interactions between states, extractive companies, and local communities, highlighting key challenges related to governance, corporate social responsibility, and the protection of community rights.

Structured around major contemporary transitions—economic, environmental, socio-cultural, and institutional—this vade mecum is intended as a reference resource for researchers, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and anyone interested in sustainable development and social justice in resource-rich regions.

As the first publication in the collection, this volume lays the foundation for an ambitious editorial program aimed at promoting rigorous, locally grounded, and internationally engaged research.