Identifying and understanding the main challenges for sustainable water resource management in China

Abstract

This article explores China’s water resource management through the application of a 10 building-block governance assessment method, which, from a holistic and integral perspective, identifies the main strengths and weaknesses of the system. It aims to provide readers with a comprehen- sive view of the current status of water management in China by identifying the main failings that should be addressed in its transition process towards sustainable water resource management.