Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Win Thiri Kyaw"
- Win Thiri Kyaw's recent research primarily focuses on the health and environmental impacts of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) in Southeast Asia, particularly concerning mercury pollution and its effects on community health and values.
- The studies highlight the effectiveness of transdisciplinary approaches and community engagements, such as educational seminars and health assessments, to raise awareness and change practices among illegal miners and affected residents in mining areas like Bunikasih, Indonesia, and Mandalay, Myanmar.
- Kyaw's work emphasizes the urgent need for alternative livelihoods and sustainable practices to mitigate the harmful consequences of ASGM activities, combining public health assessment with socio-economic strategies to address complex mining-related issues.
