Social and Environmental Justice for Communities of the Mekong River
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5841347 |
|---|---|
| Authors | D J Barrington (0000-0002-1486-9247, The University of Western Australia), Stephen Dobb (0000-0002-1576-2994, The University of Western Australia), Stephen Dobbs, Daniel I Loden |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 31-49 |
| Publication date | 2012-05-24 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Engineering Social Justice and Peace (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1927-9434 |
| Publisher | Surveillance Studies Network (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.24908/ijesjp.v1i1.3515 |
| OpenAlex | W1511660419 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 20 |
During the mid-twentieth century the construction of hydroelectric dams in developing countries became a contentious issue in economic and political arenas. Governments and pro-damming parties, particularly those with a direct commercial interest, often consider the dams to be necessary for economic growth, as well as being in the national interest. Others directly impacted by the altered hydrology and ecology, as well as experts concerned with environmental and demographic impacts, are less sure about the benefits of hydro-electric dams. Concerns about the environmental and human impacts of dams are heightened on a waterway such as the Mekong River, which flows through six sovereign states. When the impacts are to be felt across entire regions, ensuring just outcomes for all the stakeholders is crucial to long-term regional political stability and economic wellbeing. Engineers are pivotal in the design and construction of dams, and engineering teams also play an increasingly important role in assisting communities impacted by the altered hydrology. This article focuses on the community and environmental implications of engineering decisions on the Mekong River, and suggests ways in which engineers involved in dam design and construction can play a role in ensuring that socially and environmentally just outcomes are achieved
Environmental justice · Hydroelectricity · Mekong river · Hydropower, Displacement, Environmental Impact · Transboundary Water Resource Management · Water Governance and Infrastructure
Social impact assessment of investment activities in the China–Pakistan economic corridor
Renewable energy for whom? A global systematic review of the environmental justice implications of renewable energy technologies
Damming the river by feeling the stones
The shifting regional geopolitics of Mekong dams
Dam Influences on Liver Fluke Transmission
The river runs black
Contested Waterscapes in the Mekong Region
China's Past, China's Future
Social impact assessments of large dams throughout the world
Human Development Report 2010
The Future of Large Dams
Sedimentation in the Manwan reservoir in the Upper Mekong and its downstream impacts
Capabilities as Fundamental Entitlements
Environment and Cultural Heritage in China
The Strategic Significance of the Mekong
Fish Migration, Dams, and Loss of Ecosystem Services in the Mekong Basin
Justice as fairness
The politics of hydropower
The Mekong River Commission
Mekong Committee History and Lessons for River Basin Development
Society, Economics, and Politics in Pre-Angkor Cambodia
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Society, Economics, and Politics in Pre-Angkor Cambodia
The Mekong River Under Threat
| Unique citing works | 5 |
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| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2016 - 2024 (9) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |