Ministry of Water Resources (China)

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Ministry of Water Resources of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国水利部
Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó Shuǐlìbù
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Agency overview
FormedSeptember 1954;70 years ago (1954-09)
Type Constituent Department of the State Council (cabinet-level executive department)
Jurisdiction Government of China
Headquarters Beijing
Minister responsible
Deputy Ministers responsible
Agency executive
  • Wang Xinzhe, Leader of Discipline Inspection & Supervision Team
Parent agency State Council
Website www.mwr.gov.cn OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

The Ministry of Water Resources of the People's Republic of China is an executive department of the State Council of the People's Republic of China responsible for managing water resources in China. It is the 18th-ranking department of the State Council.

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History

In 2018, some of the Ministry of Water Resources environmental policy functions were transferred to the newly created Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), [1] :95 including responsibility over water function zoning and watershed protection. [2] The Ministry of Water Resources also absorbed the Three Gorges Project Construction Committee and the South-North Water Diversion Project Construction Committee. [2]

Functions

The Ministry's duties include issuing water permits and fees, irrigation and drainage, conservation of water and soil, water technology, hydrology, flood control, drought relief, and international water issues and cooperation. It also directs the river basin authorities for six major river systems. [2]

There are several authorities responsible for water management in China. Water pollution is the responsibility of the environmental authorities, but the water itself is managed by the Ministry of Water Resources. Sewage is administered by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, but groundwater falls within the realm of the Ministry of Land and Resources. [3] [ needs update ]

Leaders

The Ministry of Water Resources is directed by the Minister of Water Resources. [4]

PositionName of Person
Minister Chen Lei
Vice Minister E Jingping
Vice Minister Jiao Yong
The Leader of Discipline Inspection Team Tian Xuebin
Vice Minister Liu Ning
Vice Minister Tian Ye
Vice Minister Zhou Xuewen

Organization

Administration

The Ministry of Water Resources consists of following departments and offices: [5]

DepartmentArea of Responsibilities
1General OfficeCoordinating activities among different departments
2Department of Planning and ProgrammingDeveloping national water resources development plans
3Department of Policy, Law and RegulationsFormulating water policies and relevant rules and regulations
4Department of Water Resources ManagementManaging the water-drawing permit system and water resources fee system;
5Department of Finance and EconomicsFormulating economic regulatory measures for the water industry
6Department of Personnel, Labor and EducationManaging personnel, establishment of institutions and their staffing, labor and wage management
7Department of International Cooperation, Science and TechnologyManaging water issues foreign affairs between the Chinese Government and foreign governments, and for the development of science and technology for the water industry
8Department of Construction and ManagementFormulating rules and regulations and technical standards for the management and protection of water areas,
9Department of Water and Soil ConservationWater and soil conservation and coordinate the overall control of water and soil loss
10Department of Irrigation, Drainage and Rural Water SupplyFormulating policies and programs with respect to rural water resources and develop relevant specifications and standards
11The Office of State Flood Control and Drought Relief headquartersOrganizing nationwide activities of flood control and drought relief, undertake the day-to-day work

Other agencies

See also

References

  1. Lewis, Joanna I. (2023). Cooperating for the Climate: Learning from International Partnerships in China's Clean Energy Sector. Cambridge, Massachusetts: The MIT Press. ISBN   978-0-262-54482-5.
  2. 1 2 3 "Decoding Chinese Politics". Asia Society . Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  3. China's environmental governance
  4. (in Chinese) The Ministry Of Water Resources Of The People's Republic Of China
  5. (in Chinese) The Ministry Of Water Resources Of The People'S Republic Of China