Rural Transformation, Water Scarcity and Policy Responses in China
ABSTRACT This study examines the complex interplay between rural transformation and water scarcity in China, focussing on how shifts towards high‐value agriculture and non‐farm employment affect water resources. Utilising data spanning 2 decades, it evaluates the impact of economic activities on water scarcity through the lens of the Environmental Kuznets Curve. The analysis reveals regional variations in water usage and scarcity, highlighting the need for tailored water management strategies that incorporate both supply and demand aspects. By aligning rural economic development with sustainable water use, the paper offers insights into policy adjustments crucial for balancing growth with environmental stewardship, particularly in light of Chinaʼs green economy transition and its implications for similar developing regions.
Authors
- Rujuan Li
- Kaixing Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7761-4153)
- Zhuanlin Wang
- Chenhui Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0124-6315)
- Dong Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6928-8725)
- Jinxia Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8768-2707)
- Zhiyi Guo
- Chunlai Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4382-0768)
- Jikun Huang
- R. Mei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8326-9376)
Institutions
- Australian National University (AU)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Peking University (CN)
- University of Chicago (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Asia & the Pacific Policy Studies
- Published
- 2024-11-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/app5.70004
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Water resources management and optimization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.34
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China