1. Vice Minister of Water Resources, China
Address Water challenges with joint hands for promoting sustainable development
Dr. JIAO Yong
Vice Minister of Water Resources, China
June 8, 2011, Marseille

3. World Water Council Members Meeting
Congratulations from Ministry of Water Resources, China

4. World Water Council Members Meeting
I would like to share with you
Chinese experiences in respect
to integrated water resources
management and
views on sustainable use of
water resources

5. “ As the world charts a more sustainable future, the crucial interplay among water, food and energy is one of the most formidable challenges we face. Without water there is no dignity and no escape from poverty. ”
Message on 2011 World Water Day
By UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

6. Why we gathering here…
Members Meeting --a platform for discussion, communication and cooperation
Water issue must be placed as the top priority, and
Governments and international communities to take much care about sustainability of water use

7. National Facts of China
Large population
Fast economic growth
Low water resources per capita：28% of the world average

8. National Facts of China
Uneven water distribution in space and time
Total Water Resources
North, 19%
P≤200mm
South, 81%
P≥800mm
Not compatible: water distribution v.s economic layout

9. Achievements in Water Sector
Large-scale development in water sector since 1949

10. Achievements in Water Sector
Reservoirs: 870,000
Dyke: 290,000 km
Flood control system for key rivers
Irrigation: 60m ha
National food security
Water supply capacity: 660b m3
Industrialization, urbanization, modernization
Erosion controlled: 1m km2
Improved environment

11. Water Challenges in China
Water problems still remain in China due to the basic water condition with interactions of impacts of global climate change
Frequency of basin-wide large flood: up 20%
Frequency of severe drought: up 18%
Insufficient agricultural infrastructure jeopardize Food security
Urban population increases with urbanization

12. Water Challenges in China
Ecological security
Over-pumping of groundwater
Shrinking river system
Deteriorating wetland

13. Transition of water strategy
Sustainability as the fundamental principle of water development
People at center for concern
Progress in water sector

14. Water Problems addressed
300m rural population access to safe drinking water ( )
6 years ahead of MDGs
7,356 (US$ 10b in 3 years) reservoirs repaired & reinforced
200 GW hydropower developed
Sufficient food supply with fare prices
Not rely on international market
13 million ha. Irrigation farmland improved

15. The latest water policy
No. 1 Document in 2011:
relates to the reform and development in
water sector
has paramount significance for the nation
gives a panorama of goals, policies and tasks
for next 10 years

16. The latest water policy
No. 1 Document states:
Water is the origin for life, the vital element for
production and the foundation for ecology.
Water is of the characteristics of public
interests, basic and strategic functions.

17. Future Focuses
In future, Chinese government will:
highlight the safety and quality of people’s livelihood
emphasize equality of public water services
focus on improvement of vulnerable aspects in respect to water
pay more attention on sustainable use of water
(to be con’d)

18. Future Focuses
implement strict water management
construct water-saving society
protect water resources, and
creat compatibility between bearing capacity of water resources and economy
enhance capacity building for organizations
promote participation of the public in water management

19. International Cooperation
South-South Cooperation and Bilateral aids
Technical support:
Sedimentation reduction
Small hydro
IWRM
Dam engineering
Rainwater collection & utilization
CHINA
South-South Cooperation

20. International Cooperation
With non-governmental organizations
GWP
WWC
ICOLD
ICID
IAHR
IWMI
INBO
Share experience and lessons in water management
Through water forums & events

21. Progress since 1992 UNCED… Governments and international organizations
actively responded to initiatives and agreements
Strong willing to work together for MDGs, and to
cope with water-related natural disasters
Internationally recognized:
IWRM
Indispensable role of
water in poverty-reduction
& development

22. World Water Council plays a significant role to
Raise awareness, urge commitment & action
Promote sustainable water development & protection
Initiate World Water Forum: important platform
China highly values WWC’s role in addressing water-related problems

23. Time for Action
Water issue should be identified as one of the main themes for sustainable development at the global event.

24. Protecting the Earth, Our Home!
China’s Commitment
Make constant efforts to realize promises with actions
Call for the water issue as the top priority for sustainable development, and
Strengthen cooperation with all international communities
Protecting the Earth, Our Home!

25. Thank you