The political ecology of rising China: Case study of Chinese hydropower dams in Africa and Asia

May Tan-Mullins; Frauke Urban; Grace Mang

doi:10.4324/9781315440040

The political ecology of rising China: Case study of Chinese hydropower dams in Africa and Asia

May Tan-Mullins, Frauke Urban, Grace Mang

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The recently concluded COP21 climate change conference in Paris saw the adoption of the Paris Agreement by 195 countries, which acknowledged the ‘need to promote universal access to sustainable energy in developing countries’ (UNFCCC, 2015). The new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) also emphasize the importance of providing modern energy access to all. Supported by international organizations, such as the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), hydropower has been promoted as a clean and green source of energy at COP21. France also announced it will spend €2 billion in Africa in renewable energy generation, including hydropower projects (Guardian, 2015).

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Chinese Hydropower Development in Africa and Asia
Subtitle of host publication	Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Global Dam-Building
Publisher	Taylor and Francis
Pages	80-99
Number of pages	20
ISBN (Electronic)	9781315440033
ISBN (Print)	9781138217546
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315440040
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2017

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Chinese Hydropower Development in Africa and Asia: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Global Dam-Building. Taylor and Francis, 2017. p. 80-99.

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