Authors: People of Asia for Climate Solutions (PACS), with assistance from Social Innovations Advisory (SIA). It was updated and revised for the Stiftung Asienhaus’ project “Civil society dialogue in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative.”
The purpose of this Guide is to give civil society organizations (CSOs), who are concerned about the environmental and social impacts from Chinese-backed projects in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries, a direction or path to reach relevant Chinese stakeholders. It is intended to provide a basic understanding of the BRI, the mindsets and priorities of Chinese stakeholders, and how CSOs concerned with the environmental and social impacts of BRI projects can best approach those stakeholders.
The Guide is divided into five sections. Section 1 provides background on key Chinese stakeholders, their mentality and priorities, and the most effective ways to contact and engage them. Section 2 provides guidelines about strategies for effectively engaging and influencing those stakeholders. Sections 3 and 4 provide important terms, policies, and guidelines that should be referenced when communicating with Chinese stakeholders. Section 5 offers case studies of effective advocacy targeting Chinese stakeholders in China and in BRI partner countries.
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