Tools and policies for understanding water risks in China
Published on by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network in Business
Editor's note: This is the second in a two-part series that examines the water risks and solutions facing Chinese supply chains.]
In mylast article, I summarized the enormous water challenges facing the Chinese economy and what it means for companies that source from Chinese manufacturers.
Let's now look at the brighter side -- the enlightened regulatory efforts and new tools and resources available to help companies understand and address water risk facing their Chinese suppliers.
On the policy side, the Chinese government finally appears to giving much more than lip service to calls for protecting freshwater through improved regulation and enforcement.
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Indeed, water is becoming a business and a social risk - many people are very anxious about polluted water (and environment in general) and are voicing the criticism. Water is now an almost constant issue in Chines news (http://pacificrimeco.com/what.html). One positive (maybe) aspect is the presence of industrial parks that can provide better protection and environmental restoration - and example is the first and largest national park SCIP in Shanghai that created wetlands attracting around 50,000 visitors a year.