China-Pakistan “Belt and Road” Joint Laboratory on Small Hydropower Technology
National Research Institute for Rural Electrification, the Ministry of Water Resources, P. R. China
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Description
China-Pakistan Belt and Road Joint Laboratory on Small Hydropower Technology aims to play a leading role in demonstration and regional radiation, promote technology transfer and capacity cooperation in conjunction with the "One Belt, One Road" initiative, provide technical support for Pakistan and other South Asian regions to improve the situation of power access for people without electricity. It will provide technical support for the development of renewable energy technologies and products, with small hydropower (SHP) as the main power source, in areas without electricity, lay the foundation for the electrification of rural areas in Pakistan, and improve the production and living standards of people in mountainous areas without electricity, thus contributing to the sustainable development of local economy and society as well as the efforts to cope with climate change and the achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through joint research, technical demonstration and capacity building, the project will continue to deepen cooperation in science and technology innovation in the field of small hydropower technology for the development needs of small hydropower and other renewable energies in Pakistan and South Asia. The project will carry out joint research on SHP technical standards, SHP development and operation management and other key technologies in Pakistan and other South Asian countries. Combining China's experience on achieving rural electrification, the project will carry out the application and demonstration of applicable technologies in South Asian countries, accelerate the transfer and application of research results in South Asia, enhance the level of technical research and development in small hydropower-related fields in South Asian countries represented by Pakistan, thus significantly improving the level of bilateral and multilateral cooperation and international influence, driving the construction of joint scientific research platforms at all levels, and enriching the results and output of cooperation. The project will also further strengthen the exchange and training of personnel, improve the exchange and training mechanism of human resources, strengthen the training of young experts, and empower Pakistan and other South Asian countries to conduct independent research and development and application of small hydropower and other renewable energy-related technologies.
(1) Completion of the construction of joint laboratories in and out of the country entity; (2) Propose 2 adaptive technologies; (3) Construction of 2 demonstration sites; (4) Training 50 technical personnel of small hydropower and other renewable energy in South Asia and 10 young experts of water conservancy.
Overseas Partners: Pakistan Council of Renewable Energy Technologies, Energy Department of Punjab, Pakistan, National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan. Domestic Partners: Hangzhou Yatai Hydro Equipment Completing Co.
SDGS & Targets
Goal 7
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
7.1
By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services
7.1.1
Proportion of population with access to electricity
7.1.2
Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology
7.2
7.2.1
Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption
7.3
7.3.1
Energy intensity measured in terms of primary energy and GDP
7.a
7.a.1
International financial flows to developing countries in support of clean energy research and development and renewable energy production, including in hybrid systems
7.b
By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States, and land-locked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support
7.b.1
Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing and developed countries (in watts per capita)
Goal 13
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
13.1
Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries
13.1.1
Number of deaths, missing persons and directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population
13.1.2
Number of countries that adopt and implement national disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030
13.1.3
Proportion of local governments that adopt and implement local disaster risk reduction strategies in line with national disaster risk reduction strategies
13.2
Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning
13.2.1
Number of countries with nationally determined contributions, long-term strategies, national adaptation plans and adaptation communications, as reported to the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
13.2.2
Total greenhouse gas emissions per year
13.3
Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning
13.3.1
Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment
13.a
Implement the commitment undertaken by developed-country parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to a goal of mobilizing jointly $100 billion annually by 2020 from all sources to address the needs of developing countries in the context of meaningful mitigation actions and transparency on implementation and fully operationalize the Green Climate Fund through its capitalization as soon as possible
13.a.1
Amounts provided and mobilized in United States dollars per year in relation to the continued existing collective mobilization goal of the $100 billion commitment through to 2025
13.b
Promote mechanisms for raising capacity for effective climate change-related planning and management in least developed countries and small island developing States, including focusing on women, youth and local and marginalized communities
13.b.1
Number of least developed countries and small island developing States with nationally determined contributions, long-term strategies, national adaptation plans and adaptation communications, as reported to the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Goal 6
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
6.1
By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all
6.1.1
Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services
6.2
By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations
6.2.1
Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water
6.3
By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally
6.3.1
Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated
6.3.2
Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality
6.4
6.4.1
Change in water-use efficiency over time
6.4.2
Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources
6.5
By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate
6.5.1
Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2
Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
6.6
6.6.1
Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
6.a
6.a.1
Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
6.b
Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management
6.b.1
Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
SDG 14 targets covered
Deliverables & Timeline
Finish the construction of the domestic and overseas laboratories
Raise two applicable technologies
Build two demonstration sites
Capacity building and human resources cultivation
Resources mobilized
Partnership Progress
| Title | Progress Status | Submitted |
|---|---|---|
| China-Pakistan “Belt and Road” Joint Laboratory on Small Hydropower Technology - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 05:59 | Completed |
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- Asia and Pacific
Other beneficiaries
Government officials, researchers and scholars and technical experts from hydropower industry and other renewable energy industries in Pakistan; people living in remote mountainous areas in Pakistan who will benefit from convenient and cheap power supply after the application of related technologies researched in this project.
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Jin, Director of Foreign Affairs & Training Department