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Hydropower, climate change and sustainable energy transitions (2023)
Book Chapter
Siciliano, G. (2023). Hydropower, climate change and sustainable energy transitions. In F. Urban, & J. Nordensvärd (Eds.), Handbook on Climate Change and Technology (pp. 82-101). Edward Elgar. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781800882119.00013

This chapter explores hydropower development at the global level and its role regarding climate change. Hydropower is generally considered a renewable and clean energy source. It represents one of the main energy sources for sustainable energy transi... Read More about Hydropower, climate change and sustainable energy transitions.

The economics of climate change: a review (2023)
Book Chapter
Urban, F., Siciliano, G., & Nordensvärd, J. (2023). The economics of climate change: a review. In F. Urban, & J. Nordensvärd (Eds.), Handbook on Climate Change and Technology (pp. 464-483). Edward Elgar. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781800882119.00048

This chapter presents a review of the economics of climate change, both for mitigation and adaptation. Scientific evidence indicates that mitigating emissions early will be financially advantageous, whereas it will be much more expensive to pay for t... Read More about The economics of climate change: a review.

Hydropower, climate change and sustainable energy transitions (2023)
Book Chapter
Siciliano, G. (2023). Hydropower, climate change and sustainable energy transitions. In F. Urban, & J. Nordensvärd (Eds.), Handbook on Climate Change and Technology (pp. 82-102). Edward Elgar. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781800882119.00014

This chapter explores hydropower development at the global level and its role regarding climate change. Hydropower is generally considered a renewable and clean energy source. It represents one of the main energy sources for sustainable energy transi... Read More about Hydropower, climate change and sustainable energy transitions.

Challenges and opportunities for sustainable global dam-building (2017)
Book Chapter
Urban, F., & Siciliano, G. (2017). Challenges and opportunities for sustainable global dam-building. In G. Siciliano, & F. Urban (Eds.), Chinese hydropower development in Africa and Asia. Challenges and opportunities for sustainable global dam building. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315440040-10

This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the key concepts discussed in the preceding chapters of this book. The book examines the governance and socio-economic implications of large Chinese dam developments in low- and middle-income countrie... Read More about Challenges and opportunities for sustainable global dam-building.

The political ecology of rising China: Case study of Chinese hydropower dams in Africa and Asia (2017)
Book Chapter
Tan-Mullins, M., Mang, G., & Urban, F. (2017). The political ecology of rising China: Case study of Chinese hydropower dams in Africa and Asia. In G. Siciliano, & F. Urban (Eds.), Chinese hydropower development in Africa and Asia. Challenges and opportunities for sustainable global dam building (pp. 80-99). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315440040-5

This chapter aims to assess what drives and empowers the Chinese stakeholders engaged in large hydropower projects in Asia and Africa, and contributes to the theoretical development of the political ecology of rising China framework. Using empirical... Read More about The political ecology of rising China: Case study of Chinese hydropower dams in Africa and Asia.

Chinese dam building, renewable energy and socioecological change in East Malaysia (2017)
Book Chapter
Majid Cooke, F., Saat, G., Urban, F., & Siciliano, G. (2017). Chinese dam building, renewable energy and socioecological change in East Malaysia. In G. Siciliano, & F. Urban (Eds.), Chinese hydropower development in Africa and Asia. Challenges and opportunities for sustainable global dam building (pp. 145-162). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315440040-9

Using the approach of political ecology and the concept of elite capture, this chapter examines the implications of the Bakun Dam construction for the Orang Ulu after 18 years of resettlement. It addresses wider socioeconomic and political drivers of... Read More about Chinese dam building, renewable energy and socioecological change in East Malaysia.

Chinese hydropower development in Africa and Asia: Challenges and opportunities for sustainable global dam-building (2017)
Book
G. Siciliano, & F. Urban. (Eds.). (2017). Chinese hydropower development in Africa and Asia: Challenges and opportunities for sustainable global dam-building. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315440040

In recent years, both Chinese overseas investment and hydropower development have been topics of increasing interest and research, with Chinese actors acting as financiers, developers, builders and sub-contractors. Chinese Hydropower Development in A... Read More about Chinese hydropower development in Africa and Asia: Challenges and opportunities for sustainable global dam-building.

Social justice and low carbon development (2013)
Book Chapter
Tanner, T., & Harvey, B. (2013). Social justice and low carbon development. In F. Urban, & J. Nordensvard (Eds.), Low Carbon Development: Key Issues (pp. 55-65). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203108628-7

The shift to low carbon development implies winners and losers. This chapter explores some of the different dimensions and interpretations of equity and social justice in the context of climate change and development. It initially examines the domina... Read More about Social justice and low carbon development.

Ride the Wind: Wind Energy in China (2013)
Book Chapter
Urban, F., Nordensvard, J., & Zhou, Y. (2013). Ride the Wind: Wind Energy in China. In F. Urban, & J. Nordensvard (Eds.), Low Carbon Development: Key Issues (pp. 259-269). Earthscan, Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203108628-40

This chapter discusses the planning and implementation of low carbon development in the middle income country China, with a specific case study from the wind energy sector. Today China is the world’s largest wind energy manufacturer, has the world’s... Read More about Ride the Wind: Wind Energy in China.

Poverty Reduction and Economic Growth in a Carbon Constrained World: The Case of Ethiopia (2013)
Book Chapter
Urban, F., Ting, M. B., & Lakew, H. (2013). Poverty Reduction and Economic Growth in a Carbon Constrained World: The Case of Ethiopia. In F. Urban, & J. Nordensvard (Eds.), Low Carbon Development: Key Issues (pp. 228-239). Earthscan, Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203108628-38

This chapter focuses on the opportunities and challenges posed by low carbon development in Ethiopia. Ethiopia is one of the world’s least developed countries. Due to marginal emissions and high vulnerability to climate change, it has traditionally f... Read More about Poverty Reduction and Economic Growth in a Carbon Constrained World: The Case of Ethiopia.

Approaches to Low Carbon Development in Low, Middle and High Income Countries: A Conceptual Framework (2013)
Book Chapter
Urban, F., & Nordensvard, J. (2013). Approaches to Low Carbon Development in Low, Middle and High Income Countries: A Conceptual Framework. In F. Urban, & J. Nordensvard (Eds.), Low Carbon Development: Key Issues (pp. 217-227). Earthscan, Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203108628-37

Low carbon development is essential for mitigating the emissions leading to climate change and for enabling development in a carbon constrained world. Low carbon development can bring opportunities and benefits for both developed and developing count... Read More about Approaches to Low Carbon Development in Low, Middle and High Income Countries: A Conceptual Framework.

Triple Win? The Case of Climate Compatible Development (2013)
Book Chapter
Urban, F. (2013). Triple Win? The Case of Climate Compatible Development. In F. Urban, & U. Nordensvard (Eds.), Low Carbon Development: Key Issues (pp. 202-212). Earthscan, Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203108628-34

Low carbon development addresses the interface between climate change mitigation and development. However, for people and communities affected by climate change, adapting to climatic impacts is crucial. It is therefore necessary to consider mitigatio... Read More about Triple Win? The Case of Climate Compatible Development.

Climate Change Economics: Financing Low Carbon Development (2013)
Book Chapter
Urban, F., & Nordensvard, J. (2013). Climate Change Economics: Financing Low Carbon Development. In F. Urban, & J. Nordensvard (Eds.), Low Carbon Development: Key Issues (pp. 81-93). Earthscan, Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203108628-22

This chapter discusses first the economics of low carbon development and then discusses options for financing the transition to a low carbon economy. The chapter addresses the economic impact of climate change, the costs of stabilizing GHG emissions... Read More about Climate Change Economics: Financing Low Carbon Development.

Low Carbon Development: Origins, concepts and key issues (2013)
Book Chapter
Urban, F., & Nordensvard, J. (2013). Low Carbon Development: Origins, concepts and key issues. In F. Urban, & J. Nordensvard (Eds.), Low Carbon Development: Key Issues (pp. 3-22). Earthscan, Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203108628-11

Low carbon development is crucial for mitigating emissions that lead to climate change and for enabling development in a carbon constrained world. Low carbon development is being pursued by high income countries and emerging emitters to reduce emissi... Read More about Low Carbon Development: Origins, concepts and key issues.