A comparison between French and Chinese Legal Systems in terms of Integrated Water Resources Management - 中欧社会论坛 - China Europa Forum

A comparison between French and Chinese Legal Systems in terms of Integrated Water Resources Management

Authors: Xiaoliu Yang, Jean-François Donzier, Coralie Noël

Date: 14 octobre 2009

This paper compares legal systems for water management between France and China, with a focus on integrated water resources management (IWRM), regarding particularly the formulation of policies and their implementation. The study shows the willingness of China to commit itself to a more efficient and sustainable water resources management. This commitment has been often interrupted or has been proven to be often insufficient, on account of a lack of socio-economic and environmental priorities. France has developed a complete legislative framework and practical instruments to apply integrated water resources management at river basin level since the 1960’s. This experience and the current implementation of the European Water Framework Directive bring elements that can contribute to help the Chinese society to meet the environmental challenges.

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