Sino-French cooperation in integrated water resource management

In closing the first day of the Forum, Chinese and French governments introduced a cooperation project in the field of integrated water resource management. The agreement focuses on sharing learnt experience around the watersheds of Seine Normandie and River Hai. Launched in Marseille, the second cooperation phase spans from 2012 to 2015. Chen Lei, Chinese Minister for Water Resources and Serge Lepeltier, French Ambassador for Climate Negotiations underline the strong potential for synergies between two regions that provide both countries' capitals with water.

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