Research on Sustainable Development in the Yangtze River Basin

Author: Yu Xiaogan, Yang Hong, Sun Kewei
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: This book is a systematic summary of the achievements of the "Research on Ecological Environment Construction and Economic Sustainable Development in the Yangtze River Basin" project, a major research initiative of the Chinese Academy of Sciences under the "Nineth Five-Year Plan." It analyzes the current state of the ecological environment and economic development trends in the Yangtze River Basin in 2000, proposing the overall strategy, key areas, and capacity-building measures for sustainable development in the region. The book provides an in-depth analysis of ecological environment construction issues such as declining water quality and increased threats from flood disasters. It also tracks the environmental impacts of the Three Gorges Dam construction and studies new challenges arising from the implementation of central policies like "Return Farmland to Forest" and "Return Farmland to Lakes," offering countermeasures and solutions. Additionally, it conducts a techno-economic evaluation of the resources along the main course of the Yangtze River. The book further examines specialized topics such as industrial restructuring, agricultural development, and urbanization in the Yangtze River Basin and introduces the basic economic and environmental databases developed by the research team. This book serves as a valuable reference for leaders in the provinces and cities of the Yangtze River Basin, regional planners, researchers, and educators.