Research on China's Water Conservancy Development Strategy

Author: Zhao Guanghe and Zhu Erming
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: Guided by the principle of sustainable development, this book summarizes the important role and function of water conservancy in China's economic and social development, based on China's national conditions and the characteristics of China's water conservancy. Through the analysis of the relationship between water and social progress, economic development, it studies the connections between population, economic development, urbanization, ecological and environmental protection, and water conservancy development. It proposes strategies and countermeasures for flood and drought control, water resource allocation, comprehensive utilization of water resources, water environmental protection and improvement, water management models, as well as regional and basin development strategies. The book also puts forward some major issues worthy of further research in future development, hoping to engage in joint research and discussion with the broader water conservancy community. This book is based on macro-level research findings contributed by over 60 water conservancy experts, reflecting new ideas and research achievements in the development of China's water conservancy in the 21st century.