Recommendations from the workshop, four of which concerned efficient use of water, were conveyed to provincial leaders. One, the Governor, directed relevant agencies to follow the recommendations for efficient water use in carrying out the 12th National Five-year Plan (2011–2015) which has saving water as a key strategy to adapt to climate change.
Efficient water use incorporated in 12th five-year plan
GWP China Hebei and Hebei Provincial Senior Scientists Association jointly organised a workshop, Low-carbon Economy and Rational Use of Water Resources, in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, in October.