China offers to share water management experience

The Economic Times , Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Correspondent : IANS
BEIJING: China is willing to share with other nations its unique experiences in water management and conservation, according to Chen Lei, minister of water resources.

China is not only committed to working more closely with other nations to find solutions for the global water crisis, but is also willing to share its unique experiences in water management and conservation, the China Daily quoted Chen as saying in an interview.

"The water crisis has become a bottleneck for sustainable development across the globe" and there is need for concerted efforts among nations "to come up with solutions", said Chen.

Chen, who is leading the Chinese delegation to the 6th World Water Forum in Marseille, France, from March 12-17, says China and the European Union will sign an agreement on sharing experiences on water management.

"Water shortages and water-related disasters are becoming more and more serious, due to rising populations, advanced urbanisation and global climate change," the minister said.

The forum, organised by the World Water Council(WWC) every three years, is the main international meeting to discuss water issues.

 
SOURCE : http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/environment/developmental-issues/china-offers-to-share-water-management-experience/articleshow/12198685.cms
 


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