Liping Dai
Utrecht University, Law, Faculty Member
This article looks at this recent shift towards a ‘greener’ Chinese water law. The research question is: in what way is a sustainable development friendly approach to the utilisation and management of water resources reflected in China’s... more
This article looks at this recent shift towards a ‘greener’
Chinese water law. The research question is: in what way
is a sustainable development friendly approach to the
utilisation and management of water resources reflected in
China’s international and domestic water law?
Chinese water law. The research question is: in what way
is a sustainable development friendly approach to the
utilisation and management of water resources reflected in
China’s international and domestic water law?
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This article explores how China and the EU regulate water quality and design implementation strategies, with a particular focus on control of water pollution from agricultural sources. The similarities and differences between Chinese and... more
This article explores how China and the EU regulate water
quality and design implementation strategies, with a particular
focus on control of water pollution from agricultural
sources. The similarities and differences between Chinese and
European policies and practice are explored, with observations
on those areas of the European experience that may be
relevant to and have an influence on the Chinese system.
quality and design implementation strategies, with a particular
focus on control of water pollution from agricultural
sources. The similarities and differences between Chinese and
European policies and practice are explored, with observations
on those areas of the European experience that may be
relevant to and have an influence on the Chinese system.
Research Interests:
This article explores China’s water resource management through the application of a 10 building-block governance assessment method, which, from a holistic and integral perspective, identifies the main strengths and weaknesses of the... more
This article explores China’s water resource management
through the application of a 10 building-block governance
assessment method, which, from a holistic and integral
perspective, identifies the main strengths and weaknesses of
the system. It aims to provide readers with a comprehensive
view of the current status of water management in China
by identifying the main failings that should be addressed in
its transition process towards sustainable water resource
management.
through the application of a 10 building-block governance
assessment method, which, from a holistic and integral
perspective, identifies the main strengths and weaknesses of
the system. It aims to provide readers with a comprehensive
view of the current status of water management in China
by identifying the main failings that should be addressed in
its transition process towards sustainable water resource
management.
Research Interests:
Diffuse water pollution caused by agriculture is increasingly recognized as a major contributor to water pollution both in China and in Europe. A great deal of effort has been spent on mechanisms to address such pollution, especially... more
Diffuse water pollution caused by agriculture is increasingly recognized as a major contributor to water pollution both in China and in Europe. A great deal of effort has been spent on mechanisms to address such pollution, especially through legislation and policy. The legal challenge for China is to develop an adequate legal framework to tackle diffuse pollution. By providing an overview of the current policy design regarding diffuse water pollution management in both China and the European Union, this article discusses the extent to which the EU legal framework could provide inspiration for China.
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For close to a decade China has been implementing ‘eco compensation’ mechanisms to address water-related ecosystem issues. This paper examines China’s approach to eco-compensation through experience in the Lake Tai watershed. Four... more
For close to a decade China has been implementing ‘eco compensation’ mechanisms to address water-related ecosystem issues. This paper examines China’s approach to eco-compensation through experience in the Lake Tai watershed. Four typologies of 10
eco-compensation schemes are identified and analysed, primarily through a legal lens. It is concluded that while progress has been made, there is need for improved legal approaches to this complex topic.
eco-compensation schemes are identified and analysed, primarily through a legal lens. It is concluded that while progress has been made, there is need for improved legal approaches to this complex topic.
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Although formal law plays an increasing role in water governance in China, the political arena has a large influence upon it. This article seeks to provide a new perspective to understand water governance and what role formal laws play... more
Although formal law plays an increasing role in water governance in China, the political arena has a large influence upon it. This article seeks to provide a new perspective to understand water governance and what role formal laws play during China’s transition phase through the lens of the ‘Captain of the River’, a newly developed water governance instrument in China.