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Hydropower, Displacement, Environmental Impact

Hydropower, Displacement, Environmental Impact is a research topic within Sociology and Political Science. Science Explorer counts 7.6k research works in it since 1952. 10.3% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the social, environmental, and economic impacts of dam-induced displacement and resettlement, with a focus on hydropower projects. It discusses the challenges, risks, and opportunities associated with large dam construction, involuntary resettlement, and the long-term effects on communities and ecosystems.

  • Resettlement
  • Hydropower
  • Social Impact
  • Environmental Impact
  • Displacement
  • Development
  • Sustainability
  • Livelihoods
  • China
  • Policy
Research works
7.6k
fractional, since 1952
In the world top 10%
789
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.3%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+16%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
India
21% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Hydropower, Displacement, Environmental Impact
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