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In the session, Ms Gandhari introduced us to the different parts of the EE and how it is to be done. We went through basic guidelines to be followed and how to approach it. While this was a very basic meeting, it proved to be vital as it helped me build onto my previous knowledge about the EE as well as clarifications I had.

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In this EE Session which was just a one on one with Ms Gandhari, I discussed the different ideas that I had brainstormed. I used the minor and preliminary research I had done beforehand to lay out the ideas. Out of all, I will be doing further research on four topics - Cobalt in DRC, Conservation in East Africa, Effect of G20 Climate Regulations and Rural Toilets in India with close context of Solid Waste Management.

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I have chosen the topic of the social, economic and environmental effects of Cobalt Mining in DRC.
While researching all of the previously mentioned topics, I found a keen interest on this; further fueled as I have started reading a very interesting book about the issue. I have a strong passion for this topic which I hope to translate into my EE.
To further discuss this with my mentor, I will be meeting her on the 26th of June.

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During this meeting with Ms Gandhari, we discussed the angle where I would like to approach this topic from, what all I would like to discuss. Further, we also discussed how to formulate a Research Question.
The EE will look at the Negative Social and Environmental Externalities that Cobalt Mining in DRC is creating.

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In this meeting, I was working with Ms Gandhari, with support from Mr David, on my EE Research Question finalization and content discussion.

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To what extent has the increase in global demand for cobalt since 2020 lead to economic and environmental externalities in the Democratic Republic of Congo?