Author(s): Zheng Wenjun; Wang Yiliang
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Keywords: Water–related environmental issues; Water resourcesprotection; Comprehensive approach
Abstract: A consensus has emerged that a more comprehensive approach to water resource management is needed-one that is cross sectoral, integrates ecological and development needs, and is based on holistic analyses of the carrying capacity of the water environment. The common denominator or the integrating factor is water. This focus on water and its interrelationship with other natural resources and their use is what distinguishes integrated management from other natural resource management strategies. This comprehensive approach, with its need to modify man's sectoral activities so that the capacity of the water environment to support those activities is not exceeded, relies on joint activities among neighboring province and regions as well as active coordination to make needed changes in sectoral activities. A basic understanding of hydrology is fundamental to the planning and management of water resources for sustainable use on a watershed. Hydrology enters explicitly and directly into the design of water resource projects, including reservoirs, flood control structures, navigation, irrigation and water quality control. Knowledge of hydrology helps us in our attempt to balance demands for water with supplies, to avoid floods, and to protect the quality of streams and lakes. With the clear awareness of the linkages between uplands and downstream areas, we should be able to plan and develop long-term, sustainable solutions to many natural resource problems-and, at the same time, avoid many kinds of environmental degradation. The international water programme, GloBallast programme, provides the opportunity for us to promotion of groups of our country would learn and work together with one or more International Implementing Agencies to first identify the priority ballast water-related environmental concerns and the sectoral policy causes of the problems experienced by the particular waterbody and than formulate a agreed strategic action plan to addressing the common water-related issues.
Year: 2001