EPISODE · Feb 12, 2025 · 23 MIN
China’s Yarlung Tsangpo Mega Dam: Power or Peril?
from All Things Policy · host Takshashila Institution
China has approved the construction of a massive hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo, yet key details about its impact assessment remain undisclosed. The recent earthquakes in Tibet and their associated damage highlight the potential risks of such large-scale initiatives. The latest edition of theTakshashila Geospatial Bulletin delves deep into the Medong Dam, exploring its implications for India as a lower riparian nation. In this ATP episode, Ms Swathi Kalyani quizzes Dr. Nithiyanandam on his latest research, discussing the dam's environmental risks, strategic challenges, and how it could escalate geopolitical tensions in the region.The PGP is a comprehensive 48-week hybrid programme tailored for those aiming to delve deep into the theoretical and practical aspects of public policy. This multidisciplinary course offers a broad and in-depth range of modules, ensuring students get a well-rounded learning experience. The curriculum is delivered online, punctuated with in-person workshops across India.https://school.takshashila.org.in/pgpAll Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/...Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
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China has approved the construction of a massive hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo, yet key details about its impact assessment remain undisclosed. The recent earthquakes in Tibet and their associated damage highlight the potential risks of such large-scale initiatives. The latest edition of theTakshashila Geospatial Bulletin delves deep into the Medong Dam, exploring its implications for India as a lower riparian nation. In this ATP episode, Ms Swathi Kalyani quizzes Dr. Nithiyanandam on his latest research, discussing the dam's environmental risks, strategic challenges, and how it could escalate geopolitical tensions in the region.The PGP is a comprehensive 48-week hybrid programme tailored for those aiming to delve deep into the theoretical and practical aspects of public policy. This multidisciplinary course offers a broad and in-depth range of modules, ensuring students get a well-rounded learning experience. The curriculum is delivered online, punctuated with in-person workshops across India.https://school.takshashila.org.in/pgpAll Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/...Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
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