Canal controversy
Published on by Edwin Muchebve, Engineer in Government
Will a Chinese-backed mega canal change Nicaragua for better or worse? There are growing protests in Nicaragua against what could be the biggest engineering project in human history.Critics are saying damage to the environment and indigenous communities (potential displacements)isn't worth the price.The Nicaraguan government issayingthe project will bring great economic benefits to country.
Al Jazeera English discussed the project on anepisode of The Stream. Watch the full discussion on the link below.
Taxonomy
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Government relations, politics and policy
- Sustainable Communities
- Canals