COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION OF THE YANGTZE RIVER WITH INNOVATIVE SY STEMS AND MECHANISMS

Abstract

With huge economic and cultural significance, the Yangtze River Basin in China has long suffered from severe water pollution and ecological damage problems. On December 13, 2018, the Yangtze Ecology and Environment Co., Ltd. was established in Wuhan City, Hubei Province as the key implementer under the China Three Gorges Corporation to promote the Comprehensive Conservation of the Yangtze River in a marketoriented way. In the exploration of environmental protection path, “from pilot programs to experience summary, refinement, and promotion” method is adopted. Besides, two strategies are proposed: to integrate the sewage plants and the pipeline network to ensure the operation of the sewerage system safe and efficient; to integrate sewage plants, pipeline networks, river (or lake), and banks to reduce water pollution and restore the water ecosystem systematically. Furthermore, targeted strategies are put forward in different cities. After the environment is recovered and residents’ living quality is improved, the city can attract more investments and industries and a sustainable value chain of enterprises would be formed. Finally, all administrative bodies should serve the roles of resource suppliers and coordinators, acquiring expertise knowledge, learning the requirements of the service objects, and facilitating coordination and communication positively.

Keywords

Comprehensive Conservation of the Yangtze River / China Three Gorges Corporation / Yangtze River Basin / Water Environment Comprehensive Treatment Planning / Ecological Restoration / Systems and Mechanisms

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2019 Higher Education Press