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From their Web site:
"The Kimberley Process (KP) is a joint governments, industry and civil society initiative to stem the flow of conflict diamonds - rough diamonds used by rebel movements to finance wars against legitimate governments. The trade in these illicit stones has fuelled decades of devastating conflicts in countries such as Angola, Cote d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sierra Leone.
"The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) imposes extensive requirements on its members to enable them to certify shipments of rough diamonds as 'conflict-free'. As of November 2008, the KP has 49 members, representing 75 countries, with the European Community and its Member States counting as an individual participant."
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What are the advantages of the Kimberly Process?
The Kimberley Process helps prevent the trade of conflict diamonds by certifying that diamonds are sourced from legitimate mines. This certification process promotes ethical mining practices and transparency in the diamond industry. It also helps ensure that revenues from diamond sales do not fund conflict or human rights abuses.
When did France sign the kimberly process?
France participates in the Kimberly Process as part of the European Community. That participation has been evident since early 2000.
What are the benefits of the kimberly process?
The Kimberley Process helps prevent the trade of conflict diamonds by implementing strict regulations on the sourcing and trading of rough diamonds. This helps to promote ethical practices in the diamond industry, protect human rights, and prevent the financing of armed conflicts through the sale of diamonds.
Are diamonds hazardous?
Diamonds themselves are not hazardous. However, the process of mining and cutting diamonds can have environmental and social impacts. It is important to ensure that diamonds are ethically sourced to prevent harm to the environment and communities.
What process do diamonds go through?
Diamonds go through a process called mining, where they are extracted from deep within the Earth's crust. Once mined, the diamonds are sorted, cut, and polished to enhance their brilliance and shape. Finally, the diamonds are graded for quality and then set into jewelry or sold as loose stones.
What countries do Zales get their diamonds from?
Zales obtain their diamonds from all over the world. However, they follow a strict policy concerning conflict diamonds. They follow a process called the Kimberly process to assure that diamonds they purchase are not coming from countries that use the income to help fund war or cause human abuses. See the related link below for more information on Zales stance on conflict diamonds and the Kimberly process.
What ways which kimberley process ensures that conflict diamonds do not reach the market?
After diamonds are mined, the owner of the lot of diamonds must certify that the mining process meets the requirements set out in the Kimberly Process agreement. Reputable buyers who are also bound by the Kimberly Process agreement will not purchase a lot of stones without the Kimberly Certificate. The loophole, however, is that not all diamond miners or diamond buyers are reputable or bound by the Kimberly Process.
What is the system that is used to stop the trading of conflict diamonds?
The system is called the Kimberly Process.
The global effort to prevent trade in conflict diamonds is?
This effort is named The Kimberly Process.
What are the advantages of the Kimberly Process?
The Kimberley Process helps prevent the trade of conflict diamonds by certifying that diamonds are sourced from legitimate mines. This certification process promotes ethical mining practices and transparency in the diamond industry. It also helps ensure that revenues from diamond sales do not fund conflict or human rights abuses.
Is Russia in favor of conflict diamonds?
No. The Russian Federation is listed as a signatory to the Kimberly Process, meaning that diamonds exported from Russia or imported to Russia are all certified by the Kimberly process. The only groups in favour of conflict diamonds are terrorists, criminals, gangsters and others interested in funding mayhem, civil war, and terrorism.
What is the American Government doing to prevent Blood Diamonds?
Blood diamonds are being addressed worldwide by The Kimberly Process. The United States government is a member of the process. Read more, below.
What do Canadian diamond producers do to make sure that their diamonds can be distinguished from blood diamonds?
Canadian diamond mining companies are signatories to the certification process that assures against blood diamonds, which originate in African countries. The agreement is the Kimberly Process Certification.
Where can conflict free diamonds be purchased?
You can purchase a Kimberly Process Certified Diamond from any retailer who sells them. If you choose to purchase a stone without a Kimberly Process Certificate, you may be purchasing a conflict diamond.
What is somethings people can do about the blood diamonds in Africa?
Any person who purchases a diamond can require a Kimberly Certificate for the diamond, which is an international diamond industry process that aims to verify that diamonds covered by such a certificate are not blood diamonds. You can read more about the process, below.
What was 1 resolution of Blood Diamonds and Conflict Diamonds?
One resolution or guideline to overwhelm the availability of blood or conflict diamonds, is that diamonds crossing borders be transported in a tamper-resistant container. You can read more about the Kimberly Process, below.
How did conflict diamonds effect the diamond market around the world?
Conflict diamonds are diamonds generally found on the ground or rivers. The problem is that in areas of rebellion or high crime, the bad guys used the money from selling these raw stones to finance their crimes or rebellions. There are estimates indicating that conflict or blood diamonds were never more than 5% of the diamonds in the world. Now they are less than 1%. Why? The Kimberly Process. You can read more about the Kimberly Process, below.
