This publication reports on a field investigation that was undertaken along the Dongjiang River in late 2011, and is the third publication in our water resource management series entitled “Liquid Assets”.
This photographic report captures a recent field investigation along the Dongjiang River.
Water is fundamental to all aspects of life. Hong Kong and Guangdong share the water’s sources that feed our economic and social activities. The continuing industrial transformation of Guangdong impacts the entire South China region.
This report shows a range of risks that have not been properly assessed, and emphasizes large hydro dams in unsuitable regions, especially the Nu River in Southwest, is not the way forward in switching away from fossil fuel to cope with climate change.
China’s intensified hydropower development plans during the 12FYP, particularly those in Southwest China, need to be reviewed and reconsidered because they run large risks that can have long-term irreversible impact on the nation’s security, competitiveness, ecology and people’s livelihood.
Raising water price is inevitable for Hong Kong in order to manage water resources better. So far, the HKSAR Government hesitates to increase water tariffs because of expected resistance from legislators.
This report, co-authored by Civic Exchange and Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs, illustrates examples of water violations by Hong Kong-listed companies and gives suggestions on better environmental disclosure requirements from the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited.
China may be looking at trade-offs between access to clean water and economic growth Analysts are forecasting reduced economic growth for China as the country struggles with a deepening water crisis, according to a new investor report released today…
