EU Water Policy and Dialogue with China launched
On October 17th, during the 3rd IYRF, EU Water Policy and Dialogue with
China was launched. Related officials and experts from EU and China
exchanged the successful experience of water resources management in Europe
and status quo of that in China from decision-making and technique
aspects.
Vice Commissioner Su Maolin of YRCC introduced the challenges of water
resources management in the Yellow River Basin, as well as the exploration
and practice implemented by YRCC in recent years. Dr Stefan Agne, First
Secretary, European Union, EC Delegation in China, introduced the Framework
Directive of European laws related to water. Meanwhile, Integrated Planning
of the Water Resources Protection in China, Role of Rhine and Danube River
Basin Commissions, State Planning on the Water Pollution Control in China,
Impacts of Climate Change on River Systems in the North Countries,
Trans-boundary Water Management, Improve Early Warning Procedures for
Serious Water Pollution Incidents, etc., were introduced and discussed
during the Dialogue. More exchange on technical predominance and knowledge,
as well as participation in actions are expected.
Contact information |
International Yellow River Forum Secertariat, YRCC
(email: iyrf@yellowriver.gov.cn) Phone: +86-371-66022479/66028570/66028571 Fax: +86-371-66024477 |
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News type | Inbrief |
File link |
http://www.yellowriver.gov.cn/zhuanti/iyrf3/eng/news/200710/t20071019_30767.htm |
Source of information | The 3rd International Yellow River Forum (IYRF) on sustainable water resources management and Delta Ecosystem Maintenance |
Keyword(s) | EU-WFD, water scarcity, water quality degradation |
Subject(s) | POLICY-WATER POLICY AND WATER MANAGEMENT , RIGHT , RISKS AND CLIMATOLOGY , WATER QUALITY |
Relation | http://www.emwis.org/initiatives/dce |
Geographical coverage | EU, China |
News date | 30/10/2007 |
Working language(s) | ENGLISH |