the kimberly process

Question 1

what is the kimberly process

Answer 1

The Kimberley Process (KP) is an international trade regime established to prevent the trade of “conflict diamonds” – rough diamonds used to finance wars against legitimate governments.

Question 2

aim of the kimberly process

Answer 2

-aim to remove all conflict diamonds
-making sure all diamonds are conflict free
-only shipped in special sealed containers with a certificate stating that they are real diamonds

Question 3

what are blood diamonds

Answer 3

blood diamonds are diamonds that are mined in conflict zones where the workers are forced into labour

Question 4

key facts about blood diamonds

Answer 4

-mined in war zones
-they use extreme violence to the locals as they can mine thier diamonds
-blood diamonds are responsible for 4 million deaths
-99.8% of diamonds are confilct free

Question 5

sustainable management