Kevin Anderson and Jaise Kuriakose from Manchester University’s Tyndall Centre are investigating the climate implications of dams, namely the greenhouse gas emissions from large dams, and role of hydro-electric power in meeting the Paris Agreement. Their two key questions are:

1. What contribution could dams make to a global energy mix compatible with the Paric 1.5 – 2C constraints?
2. What is the potential tole of dam construction adn operation within the context of a national reduction committment.

Research update video

This video was produced for the FutureDAMS annual forum (November 2020) as a summary of the team’s current research progress.