China The opportunities and challenges of the sponge city project in Chinese cities – the solution of urban flood and drought issues? June 1, 2018 0 Written by Faith Chan. Since the “Open Door Policy” was established in the late 1970s in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), many Chinese cities…
China The challenges for China’s water management May 31, 2018 0 Written by Yong Jiang. With rapid socio-economic development, China is facing unprecedented challenges for managing its water resources. China’s annual water resources endowment is low…
Belt and Road Initiative Hungry cities, thirsty farms: China’s growing hunger is becoming the world’s thirst May 29, 2018 0 Written by Matthew Currell. China is undoubtedly in the midst of huge water quality and quantity challenges – particularly in the semi-arid north. However, as…
Water security Beyond the Water Transfer: Five Key Challenges October 29, 2014 0 Written by Sam Geall. At the end of this month, the “middle route” of China’s massive South-to-North Water Transfer project will become operational, supplying Yangtze…
