Legal Methods of Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation in Chinese Water Management

Focusing on the integration of climate change adaptation within China's water management legal framework, the book explores the potential for mainstreaming adaptation strategies. It contrasts Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) with water-centered adaptation through tables and figures, highlighting new planning processes and environmental impact assessments. Insights from interviews with water managers reveal diverse attitudes towards adaptation. The text advocates for a balanced approach to water management that also addresses poverty, environmental protection, and living standards, while offering theoretical and practical recommendations for overcoming existing legal challenges.