| Websites in Science and Environment |
- Beijing's Desert Storm
Article and photos describe desertification in the country.
 http://www.gluckman.com/ChinaDesert.html
- Can China Feed Itself?
Analysis of China's food security. Includes tables, charts, and maps, as well as analyses of China's food prospects.
http://www.iiasa.ac.at/Research/LUC/ChinaFood/index_m.htm
- Center for Biodiversity and Indigenous Knowledge
Kunming based NGO dedicated to conserving and developing the mountainous ethnic minority areas of southwest China. Includes details of its aims and organisation, an account of a conference in July 2000 and links.
http://cbik.org/
- Central Iron and Steel Research Institute
Includes information on materials and components developed by the institute.
http://www.cisri.com/
- China Agriculture Review
Praising China's agriculture reforms, challenges, technologies and achievements.
http://www.index-china.com/index-english/agr-s.html
- China Moves To Clean Up Its Air Pollution
Analysis by the Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper.
http://web.philly.com/content/inquirer/2000/08/02/national/AIR02.htm
- China National Space Administration (CNSA)
Provides overview of national space programs. Includes news, events, policy documents and official reports.
http://www.cnsa.gov.cn/main_e.asp
- China New Energy Network
Information on new and renewable energy, with particular reference to China.
http://www.newenergy.org.cn/
- China Science and Technology Newsletter
Available online from issue 127.
http://www.most.gov.cn/English/newletter/newsletter2002.htm
- Chinese Will Move Waters to Quench Thirst of Cities
New York Times article about projects to divert water from the Yangtze River to supply other regions of the country.
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/08/27/international/asia/27WATE.html
- Cleaner Production in China
Information on the government's strategy for cutting pollution. Covers legislation, policies, case studies and international co-operative projects, as well as the basic concepts and tools used.
http://www.chinacp.com/eng/index.html
- Desertification Information Network of China
About studies of the phenomenon and efforts to combat it, including uses of traditional knowledge. Includes research publications, photos, and links.
http://www.din.net.cn/
- Flood control and management for large rivers in China
Detailed account, includes terrain, river, watershed and drainage maps, statistics and history. Word (.doc) file.
http://www.unescap.org/enrd/water_mineral/disaster/Flood%20china.doc
- NERCITA - National Engineering Research Center for Information Technology in Agriculture
Information about this institution and its activities. [English/Chinese]
http://www.nercita.org.cn
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