China is home to half of the world's large dams and adds dozens more each year. The benefits are considerable: dams deliver hydropower, provide reliable irrigat

Big dams built for irrigation, power, water supply, and other purposes were among the most potent symbols of economic development for much of the twentieth cent

In recent years, both Chinese overseas investment and hydropower development have been topics of increasing interest and research, with Chinese actors acting as

This is a compilation of relevant practices of dealing with environmental and social issues during the planning, design and management of dams. The Compendium c

Large dam construction has significant environmental and social impacts at different scales. As the largest developing country in the world, China has built abo