China's Motuo Hydropower Project, approved in December, is set to be the largest of its kind globally, aimed at enhancing renewable energy and addressing water scarcity in Tibetan regions. With an investment of $890 billion in renewables, China seeks to peak carbon emissions by 2030. While this project promises to generate substantial energy, outperforming the Three Gorges Dam, concerns arise over its location's environmental risks and potential impact on nearby communities and downstream countries such as India and Bangladesh. Critics voice worries about natural disasters in this seismically active region exacerbating these risks.
Opponents argue that frequent natural hazards in the region create risk for the project and surrounding Tibetan communities, as well as for the downstream countries.
The Motuo Hydropower Project is central to China's goal of reaching a carbon emissions peak by 2030.
According to Philippe Benoit, this energy is especially important for China which, like other developing nations, is projected to see increases in energy demand.
China also claims the reservoir behind the Motuo station will help alleviate water shortages on the Tibetan Plateau.
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