China has 20% of the world’s population but only one-sixth of its water resources
Throughout history, China has reshaped its geography to meet its growing needs. And now, it is undertaking what may be the largest infrastructure project ever, the South-North Water Transfer Project.
This ambitious initiative aims to redistribute billions of cubic meters of water annually across one of the world’s largest countries, spanning 2,700 miles. We have already written about the large-scale environmental project that aims to turn the Taklamakan desert into a fertile green valley.
The water transfer project, however, is unique in its scale and scope, designed to secure water supplies for the future by connecting the water-rich south to the parched north.
