FOCAC : addressing joint environmental challenges?
Date
2012-05
Authors
Burgess, Meryl
Esterhuyse, Harrie
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Publisher
Stellenbosch University. Centre for Chinese Studies
Abstract
Cooperation on environmental challenges has been an instrumental part of the first Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) since its inception in 2000. With increasing levels of economic interactions and political cooperation, environmental concerns have become increasingly important. This policy brief examines the state of environmental cooperation in FOCAC in the light of emerging challenges. It specifically explores issues related to biodiversity, the challenge of combatting desertification and the need to address water scarcity in both China and Africa. All three of these issues are having adverse effects on development prospects, not least on food security. A cross-cutting dimension to consider for the discussion of future challenges is the effect of climate change. From the assessment of common or different challenges, this briefing makes suggestions for future topics in China-Africa relations.
Description
CCS Policy Briefings are drawn from the published reports and other material produced by the Centre. They aim to highlight specific recommendations and outcomes from the larger reports and present them in a concise, easily consumable format.
The original publication is available at http://www.sun.ac.za/ccs
The original publication is available at http://www.sun.ac.za/ccs
Keywords
Forum on China-Africa Cooperation -- Environmental policy, Sustainable Development, Biodiversity conservation -- Economic aspects -- China, Biodiversity conservation -- Economic aspects -- Africa, Environmental Protection, Desertification control -- Africa, Water security -- Africa, Water security -- China, Sino-African relations Environmentall aspects
Citation
Burgess, M. & Esterhuyse, H. 2012. FOCAC: Addressing joint environmental challenges?. CCS Policy Briefing - May 2012. Stellenbosch University: Centre for Chinese Studies.