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China Water Risk, 2026
When we think of saltwater intrusion, we often picture seawater overflowing onto the land driven…
China Water Risk, 2026
Coastal threats are on global leaders’ minds this year. Which cities are ready for their…
China Water Risk, 2026
Sea level rise is a public health crisis that can spread dengue, typhoid, even snake…
China Water Risk, 2026
Desalination plants are exposed to targeted attacks, pollution & extreme sea level rise, so CWR’s…
China Water Risk, 2026
We dived deep into the 15FYP, countless speeches & opinions to distill key takeaways for…
China Water Risk, 2026
Whether we like it or not, things will change; and fast. That’s the nature of…
China Water Risk, 2025
Not only is high-speed rail climate-friendly, it’s also comfortable & quicker than you might expect.…
China Water Risk, 2025
Six years ago, CWR’s Cai Ziyang could not imagine the EV revolution taking place today,…
China Water Risk, 2025
Did this “implementation COP” turn ambition into action? Even though 1.5°C is now out of…
China Water Risk, 2025
Fast melting ice is the systemic risk that is far from the radar of most…
China Water Risk, 2025
We are not prepared for the ice-cold truths but we need to be & quickly.…
China Water Risk, 2025
The Wood Snake, simultaneously opportunistic & dangerous, slithers us into a year of escalating climate…
China Water Risk, 2024
Why are white Christmases turning green & green Christmas trees turning brown? CWR’s Yisih Chai…
China Water Risk, 2024
Typhoon Yagi was a wakeup call – even ‘typhoon-resistant’ wind turbines can’t withstand our accelerating…
China Water Risk, 2024
It’s hot, it’s bad & it’s here to stay, killer heat has arrived. It claims…
China Water Risk, 2024
The Dragon is the most powerful animal in the Chinese zodiac so we can expect…
China Water Risk, 2023
Despite being dubbed the “oil COP” it achieved some key firsts, including the first-ever agreement…
China Water Risk, 2023
How can China’s ICT giants accelerate their transition to net-zero emissions and seize green finance…
China Water Risk, 2023
Can the calm Rabbit restore global harmony & deliver happy bunnies or will mad hares…
China Water Risk, 2022
What are the chemicals in our oceans killing us slowly? Warning! You will be grossed…
China Water Risk, 2022
How is climate change affecting us right now? What’s at stake if we don’t act…
China Water Risk, 2022
The just released IPCC AR6 WG2 report paints a bleak future of mankind but there…
China Water Risk, 2022
China’s first-ever 14 Five Year Plan for Water Security signals that it is well ahead…
China Water Risk, 2022
Will we be able to channel the bold Tiger or just end up a wet…
China Water Risk, 2022
Water & climate risks are rising and it’s not just us saying it. CWR’s Dawn…
China Water Risk, 2022
From a hotter Arctic, record-breaking ocean warming, to the implications of the collapse of an…
China Water Risk, 2021
CWR’s Ronald Leung share how hypocrisies from failing on delivering promises to delivering climate finance…
China Water Risk, 2021
With this summer of rising climate risks, don’t get caught out. CWR’s Dr. CT Low…
China Water Risk, 2021
Will the Ox deliver it’s well known strength and stability and turn stubborn “old” cows…
China Water Risk, 2021
Systemic shocks from water risks are inevitable unless action is taken to reduce emissions. CWR’s…
China Water Risk, 2020
Rapid SLR will happen sooner than we think, yet we are still driving investments to…
China Water Risk, 2020
Too focused on COVID-19? Catch up on 8 risks you missed in 2020 with CWR’s…
China Water Risk, 2020
Governments are prioritising lives over money but with pressure to re-open the economy, can we…
China Water Risk, 2020
Will the rat bring more outbreaks or will we get sunk like a drowned rat…
China Water Risk, 2019
Damaging typhoons, life & business disrupting water outages and threatening sea level rise… China Water…
China Water Risk, 2019
Pigs are associated with wealth and a carefree life but they can also be lazy,…
China Water Risk, 2018
Rural water supply in China is challenging due to size, increasing urbanisation & more. China…
China Water Risk, 2018
Stay on top of China’s green finance trends & opportunities with our 5 key highlights…
China Water Risk, 2018
An ‘ecological civilization’ is now embedded in China’s constitution and ministerial reform has been tabled.…
China Water Risk, 2018
We could be heading for dog days this year and China is getting ready with…
China Water Risk, 2018
From environmental taxes to compensation mechanisms to nuclear safety, China is continuing its regulatory push…
China Water Risk, 2018
In 2016 China suffered 44 million tonnes of crop failure due to droughts and floods.…
China Water Risk, 2017
Think because we get fish from water that it’s “Fish forever more”( 年年有“鱼”)? China Water…
China Water Risk, 2017
The Tarim River Basin is relatively unknown despite its strategic importance as China’s ‘Water Tower’…
China Water Risk, 2017
China’s Pearl River Delta generates 9% of GDP but water challenges lurk behind the dazzling…
China Water Risk, 2017
The Rooster crows a new pecking order as China leads the global climate fight &…
China Water Risk, 2017
Since 2016, China’s environmental policy landscape has undergone a series of important changes. CWR’s Xu…
China Water Risk, 2016
Recycling water could alleviate some of China’s water challenges. Yet, only 10% of its treated…
China Water Risk, 2016
To grow 75% of total grains & 90% cash crops, China’s irrigated areas need water…
China Water Risk, 2015
Make this Christmas your best one yet for you but also the planet with China…
China Water Risk, 2015
China Water Risks’ Hu shares 8 reasons why China’s Water Ten is actually an ultimatum…
China Water Risk, 2015
China is moving to more sustainable development including how she behaves, like more walking, less…
China Water Risk, 2015
There has been a fundamental shift in planning China’s future growth with changes in regulatory…
China Water Risk, 2014
How much of water & farmlands are used to grow rice in China? What about…
China Water Risk, 2014
Don’t know anything about wastewater in China? Is it on the rise? Is industrial wastewater…
China Water Risk, 2013
How much water does it need to produce an integrated circuit? Does the semiconductor sector…
China Water Risk, 2012
In case you have not been following the World Water Week, Debra Tan picks eight…
China Water Risk, 2012
Debra Tan runs through key take aways from the presentations and panel discussions with Civic…
China Water Risk, 2012
Is Hong Kong’s water supply guaranteed? Can you drink straight from the tap? How much…