China’s Alternative Energy Policy and its Challenges

22/09/2008 - 15:30

22 September 2008
15.30 - 17.00 hrs

Energy Programme Asia Lecture by Prof. Shi Dan, Director of the Institute of Industrial Economy, Beijing, China

Energy Programme Asia Lecture Series 2008: Domestic and Geopolitical Challenges to Energy Security for China and the European Union

Abstract
This lecture discusses the current situation of Chinese energy supply and demand, as well as the challenges of energy security and environment problems in China. It provides an overall analysis on the current policies of, and prospects for, developing alternative energy in China.

This lecture series is organized in the context of a joint research programme between Energy Programme Asia - IIAS, and the Institute of West Asian and African Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in Beijing, China.

Venue
International School for Humanities and Social Sciences, Room D
Prins Hendrikkade 189-B
1011 TD Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Programme
15.30 - Introduction by dr Mehdi Amineh
15.40 - Lecture
16.30 - Discussion
17.00 - Drinks

Abstract
This lecture discusses the current situation of Chinese energy supply and demand, as well as the challenges of energy security and environment problems in China. It provides an overall analysis on the current policies of, and prospects for, developing alternative energy in China.

Information
Dr Mehdi P. Amineh
EPA Programme Director
International Institute for Asian Studies
T +31 20 525 4567
m.p.amineh@uva.nl