2. Content
1. Context, aims & scope of the WWF-GIWP
project
2. Flood risk management
3. Work in progress – River restoration
3. Water challenges in China
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4. Policy context
• Basin master plans
• 1950s-60s – flood & drought control
• 1980s – water resources development
• Now – “harmonious development”
• No. 1 Policy, 2011“The
Decision on Accelerating
the Reform and
Development of Water
Conservancy”
• Budget for water
management doubled
(>USD 600 bn over next
ten years)
5. Project aims & scope
To support:
- Revision of water management frameworks & plans in
China
- Strategic & integrated approaches globally
Two phases:
- 2009-12: River basin planning, Flood risk management,
Basin water allocation planning
- 2012-15: Drought risk management, River restoration
9. Content
1. Context, aims & scope of the WWF-GIWP
project
2. Flood risk management
3. Work in progress – River restoration
10. Flood risk management: A strategic approach
Sayers et al
Purpose of flood risk management
11. Flood risk management: A strategic approach
Sayers et al
The flood risk system and associated risks
Ecosystem drivers and
ecosystem management
responses
12. Flood risk management: A strategic approach
Sayers et al
Characteristics of ‘good’ flood risk management
13. Flood risk management: A strategic approach
Sayers et al
Chapter 6:
Safeguarding &
promoting
ecosystems
through flood
risk
management
14. Flood risk management: A strategic approach
Sayers et al
Nine ‘Golden Rules’ for good strategic FRM
15. Content
1. Context, aims & scope of the WWF-GIWP
project
2. Flood risk management
3. Work in progress – River restoration
16. River restoration
plans
Water resources
development and
operation plans
Water quality
protection plans
Water allocation
plans
Flood risk
management plans
• Water quality at level to
support restoration objectives
• Restore rivers to
protect/improve water quality
Wetlands, storages, and
sediment/ debris management
used to promote biodiversity and
reduce flood risk
•Water/flows available
to support restoration
efforts
Infrastructure development, (or
removal) and operation consistent
with restoration activities
Ecological
conservation plans
• Support asset prioritisation
• Ensure long-term benefits from
restoration are realised
River restoration plans and other thematic plans
