The Fifth International Yellow River International Forum

The Fifth International Yellow River Forum, gathering around 1000 participants from about 60 countries, was held in Zhengzhou, the capital city of Henan Province, on 24-28 October, 2012 to discuss around the theme of “Ensuring water right of the river’s demand and healthy river basin maintenance”. Mr. Chen Lei, Minister of Water Resources and the other representatives addressed at the opening ceremony of the Forum.
As the co-sponsor of this forum, the representatives of GWP and GWP China including Mr. Khalid Mohtadullah, Senior Advisor of GWPO, Mr. Dong Zheren, Standing Vice Chair, Mr. Wang Hao, Vice Chair, Mr. Zheng Rugang, Secretary General and Coordinator and Mr. Jiang Yunzhong, Communication Officer of GWP China participated in all related activities.
As one of the distinguished guests, Mr. Khalid Mohtadullah together with others from Singapore, Australia, Holland, Romania, and France, European Commission, WWF and other organizations was met by Minister Chen Lei on Sept. 25, 2012. During the meeting, Mr. Khalid Mohtadullah briefed about cooperation between GWP and the water sector in China and then expressed the wish of strengthening the cooperation and exchanges between the two parties in the future.
During the Forum, the representatives from GWP and GWP China mainly participated in the three thematic sessions on River Health and Environmental Flow, Water Governance and Stewardship and Management Tools and New Technology.
On behalf of GWP China, Dr. Dong Zheren was invited to give a speech with the tile of Progress of River Restoration in China at the River Health and Environmental Flow Session.
Dr. Dong Zheren addressed on the water governance and steward thematic session
As one of the co-organizers of the Water Governance and Stewardship Thematic Session, Dr. Dong Zheren, delivered the opening address, Mr. Zheng Rugang, gave a closing address, Mr. Khlaid Mohtadullah chaired one section of the session. Mr. Wang Hao commented technically on the two new books at the launch ceremony and Mr. Jia Yangwen, member of GWP China Technical Committee gave a presentation on river basin water management.
During the Session of Management Tools and New Technology, Dr. Jiang Yunzhong was invited to make a speech on Discussion on Intelligent Regulation Technology Architecture for River Basin Based on Internet of Things.
Moreover, GWP China showed its activities and achievements on integrated water resources management through the international water exhibitions held during the forum, which has gained widespread concerned and favorable comments.