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WELCOME

This research repository was designed to support research about global resource frontiers.  

The term ‘resource frontier’ refers to geographies at the forefront of resource extraction and exploitation. Resources are taken to include minerals, waterways, forests, and other natural asset classes.

ABOUT

The compilation of datasets is sourced from peer-reviewed journals and reputable international organizations. Our target audience are researchers, students, and professionals who are seeking to engage the complexities of resource-rich regions.

​The repository provides:​

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  • Practical compilation: A pioneering collection of global datasets from reputable sources.

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  • Cross-disciplinary coverage: Spanning social, economic, environmental, and cultural dimensions.

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  • Demonstration: We demonstrate how to use the repository.

THE DATASETS

The platform contains ten (10) thematic categories listed below. Clicking on a category provides access to the datasets metadata, and external links for further information.

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ENERGY,

TRANSPORTATION

& INFRASTRUCTURE

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ECONOMY &

LIVELIHOODS

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GOVERNANCE

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CULTURE &

HERITAGE

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DEMOGRAPHY

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BIODIVERSITY

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HEALTH &

FOOD SECURITY

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ENVIRONMENT

& CLIMATE

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THE TEAM

The team involves researchers from Australia (University of Queensland) and Indonesia (Monash University), and has received financial support from the Ford Foundation and Google.

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From Left: Dr. Muhamad Risqi Saputra, Tahjudil Witra, Dr. Eleonore Lèbre, Prof. John Owen, Prof. Alex Lechner, Prof. Deanna Kemp, and Michelle Ang Li Ern.

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