Study on the Mechanism of Multi-Scalar Transboundary Water Security Governance in the Shenzhen River

Jiangmin Yang and Gengzhi Huang ()
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Jiangmin Yang: School of Tourism, Ji’an College, Ji’an 343000, China
Gengzhi Huang: School of Geography and Planning, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 16, 1-14

Abstract: This paper examines the evolution and mechanism of multi-scalar transboundary water governance in the Shenzhen River, flowing through Shenzhen and Hong Kong since the 1980s. The research identifies three phases of governance: negotiation, consultation, and cooperation. It highlights the roles of the Shenzhen government as initiator, the Hong Kong government as collaborator, and the central government of China as participant and coordinator. The analysis indicates that severe flooding events, economic growth, and central government support are key consensus drivers. The research fills a gap in the understanding of transboundary governance, providing insights for improved cooperation and regional development between Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

Keywords: transboundary environmental governance; “one country, two systems”; multilevel government; mechanism; Shenzhen River (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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