Demonstrating Water-Food-Energy Nexus through Water Conservation Beijing Capital Region, PRC

Event: Demonstrating Water-Food-Energy Nexus through Water Conservation Beijing Capital Region, PRC

Demonstrating Water-Food-Energy Nexus through Water Conservation Beijing Capital Region, PRC

20 June 2019

Author / Speaker:

Hubert Jenny, ADB - Email the author | Other materials by the author

In this Tech Talk, ADB's Hubert Jenny talked about the water challenges of Beijing as well as a number of international best practices on water conservation, such as from the Netherlands, United States, and Viet Nam, and other proposed interventions, including the use of water-saving fixtures and labeling systems, recycling treated effluent, drought-resistant landscaping, and expanding urban wetlands and groundwater recharge amounts.

Geographical Focus:

China, People's Republic of

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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