China's Global Plans For Infrastructure Expansion: Why Is Everybody So Worried?

William Laurance, a distinguished research professor at James Cook University in Cairns, Australia, will present "China's Global Plans For Infrastructure Expansion: Why Is Everybody So Worried?" at 5 p.m. Thursday, November 30, in Duke University's Environment Hall Room 1111. The presentation, which Laurance will deliver remotely, will examine the impact of Chinese Belt and Road infrastructure development on biodiversity in tropical Asia and Africa.

The event is open to the public and refreshments will be served. Advanced registration is required if you plan to attend.

This lecture is part of the Duke-DKU Green Belt and Road Webinar Series, which presents topics focused on the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative.