Comprehensive Report on China's Sustainable Water Resources Strategy Research and Various Special Topic Reports

Author: Qian Zhengying
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Publish Date: 2001-03-01
Features: The major consulting project of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, "Research on the Water Resources Strategy for Sustainable Development in China," is divided into 7 topics: water resources assessment and supply-demand balance analysis, flood control and disaster reduction strategies, agricultural water use and efficient agriculture construction, urban water resources utilization and protection, water pollution prevention and control, ecological environment construction and water source protection and utilization, water resources allocation in northern China and the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, and water resources development and utilization in western China. After nearly two years of intensive work by 43 academicians from the two academies and nearly 300 external experts, a series of major research results have been achieved, including 8 thematic reports, which form the basis for the comprehensive report of the project. The "Research Report Collection on the Water Resources Strategy for Sustainable Development in China" (hereinafter referred to as "The Report Collection") is divided into 9 volumes, compiling a series of research results of the project. This book is the first volume of "The Report Collection," including the comprehensive report of the project and the comprehensive reports of the 8 thematic reports. It provides a comprehensive and in-depth elaboration on the current status and challenges of water resources in China, proposes a general strategy for water resources in China, and suggests strategic shifts in 8 aspects: flood control and disaster reduction, agricultural water use, urban and industrial water use, pollution prevention and disaster reduction, ecological environment construction, water resources supply-demand balance, and addressing water resource issues in northern and western China. It holds significant reference value for government decision-making. The research work of the "Research on the Water Resources Strategy for Sustainable Development in China" project and the publication of "The Report Collection" have received strong support from the State Council leadership and relevant ministries and commissions. Comrade Wen Jiabao wrote the preface for "The Report Collection."