Regulations

Overview

A brief overview of water policy and regulations in China.

 

Water Policy

China 11th and 12th Five-Year Plan and other policy initiatives in this section.

Litigation

There were 8,179 legal disputes on water related issues between 2008 to 2009. More on “green courts” here.

Regulatory Institutions

This section helps you navigate China’s web of ministries, departments, bureaus and other agencies.

Water Regulation

Find our Index of Key Water and Related Laws, water quality, discharge and emission standards summaries here.

Enforcement

Overall compliance with China’s environmental laws can be as low as 10%. More on enforcement here.

Industry Voices

AgricultureAGRICULTURE

With new 12th FYP pollution targets, new, comprehensive, cost-effective and more holistic strategies may be required. World Resource Institute explains why … more

PowerPOWER

Hydropower: Environmental Disaster or Climate Saver? With an estimated US$130bn to be invested in large hydropower projects, we explore the trade-offs … more

TextilesTEXTILES

China Water Risk talks to Patagonia’s Rick Ridgeway and Jill Dumain about the origins of the Sustainability Apparel Coalition Index and its vision … more

F&BFOOD & BEVERAGE

Greg Koch, Director of Global Water Stewardship for The Coca-Cola Company, speaks to China Water Risk, on the challenges of managing their water use and related water risks  … more

MiningMETALS & MINING

Chris Nolan, extractions expert at Business for Social Responsibility investigates whether Zijin’s last environmental disaster is emblematic of China’s mining industry  … more

ElectronicsELECTRONICS

Apple finally investigates its supply chain for pollution violations. Ma Jun shares his view on this epic 18 month battle … more