Yarlung Tsangpo Dam
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: China
Source: Tibetan Review
The Yarlung Tsangpo Dam is a controversial hydropower project being developed by China on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet. It is part of China's strategy to tackle climate change and aims to peak carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. The project has raised concerns in India regarding its potential impact on downstream water flows.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Hydro
- Location
- China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Tibetan Review
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Original status | Under Construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Yarlung Tsangpo Dam is a controversial hydropower project being developed by China on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet. It is part of China's strategy to tackle climate change and aims to peak carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. The project has raised concerns in India regarding its potential impact on downstream water flows. |
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Country | China |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Hydro |
Article published date | 2025-03-10 |
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