Case study – water development projects

The South-North Water Transfer Project, China
Key Details	Transfers water from the water-rich south (Yangtze River) to the drier north (Beijing, Tianjin). Includes three routes: Eastern, Central, and Western.
Benefits	Provides water to cities and industries in northern China, supporting economic growth. Reduces water shortages in areas of deficit
Costs	Expensive: estimated cost of over USD$70 billion. Displacement of people: over 300,000 people relocated. Environmental impacts: habitat loss and reduced water flow.

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