D5.1 Base report on the social perception of phosphogypsum stacks

The general goal of this deliverable is to establish a baseline understanding of public perceptions concerning phosphogypsum stacks across the project’s case study locations through a mixed-method approach involving primary data (stakeholder interviews, social media and online public content), as from secondary information from media, reports, and academic sources. The analyses categorise perceptions into 6 key areas: community engagement, governance, health concerns, environmental and economic impacts, and proposals. Across all case studies, stakeholders advocate for integrated solutions that harmonise environmental, health, and economic priorities within a robust governance framework. This includes the implementation of transparent environmental monitoring systems, stronger accountability mechanisms, and participatory decision-making processes that actively involve affected communities.

Acknowledgements: This deliverable has been produced under the framework of the Horizon Europe project FIC-Fighters (Grant Agreement No. 101135157). The project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. More information about the project can be found at https://fic-fighters.eu/.