The practice of integrated water resource management in China

Abstract

Integrated water resource management (IWRM) and its implications are presented. It is an integrated process that allows stakeholders develop water resources sustainably. Sustainable water resource system makes support long-term development, no destruction of hydrological and ecological integrity as the goal. IWRM is by the goal, institutions, implement, and adapt to reflect the merger of top-down and bottom-up approach. Large-scale adoption of IWRM is comprised of objectives, institutions, implementation, and adaptation, reflecting merging of top-down and bottom-up approaches. With the development of economy, there exists conflict between increasing demand for water and limited water resources. IWRM is a promising mechanism to better use and share water resources. In this article China is an example of implementing IWRM. The characteristics, current situation and problems of the IWRM in China are presented.