China's Water Resources Management

This book investigates the challenges and opportunities of China’s water policy with reference to the country’s commitment to achieving sustainable development since the late 1970s. The rapid modernization of the reform era has witnessed a revolutionary development of socio-political, economic, and environmental governance systems, and the water sector is not an exception. China encompasses tremendous challenges in water resources management, i.e. water shortage, water pollution, water-related disasters including flood and drought, and degradation of water environments and ecosystems. These issues are intertwined with structural problems triggered by complex issues that have occurred in the course of the reform era, such as urbanization, population growth, industrialization, and climate change. Confronted with these challenges, the Chinese government has endeavoured to establish effective water resources management systems over the last few decades as a primary step to achieve sustainable development. 

Publication Year: 2021
Imprint: Springer International Publishing