From project to planning: development and effectiveness of the water-draw and utilization assessment policy in China

• Published in: Water science & technology. Water supply Vol. 24; no. 4; pp. 1149 - 1163
• Main Authors: Cheng, Zhe, Xu, Yue, Li, Yun, Zhu, Yixin, Guo, Li
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London IWA Publishing 01.04.2024
• Subjects: Cities; Construction; Construction industry; Data mining; Drainage; Effectiveness; Governance; Nuclear power plants; policy evaluation; Project engineering; Rationality; Statistical analysis; Statistical methods; Sustainable development; sustainable water development; Urban development; Urban planning; Water governance; Water policies; Water policy; Water resources; Water resources development; Water resources management; Water rights; United States > US; China

ABSTRACT The water-draw and utilization assessment (WDUA) policy is crucial for ensuring sustainable water development and good water governance in China. It consists of the WDUA in construction projects (WDUA-CP) and WDUA in urban planning (WDUA-UP). Based on a systematic review of the WDUA policy&...