On June 14^th and 15^th, 2016, the 3^rd International Workshop on Water-Energy Nexus in the Context of Urbanization, an international joint research project funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, China, was convened at NHRI with a focus on the research findings of the Taihu Basin. More than 30 representatives with Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), Deltares, TU Delft, Taihu Basin Authority (TBA) and Nanjing University attended the Workshop. And relevant colleagues with NHRI Scientific Research Management Department and International Cooperation Office and project team members from NHRI Hydraulic Engineering Department participated in the Workshop as well. This joint research project is led by NHRI and supported by Development Research Center of TBA, SEI, SIWI and Deltares under the China-Europe Water Platform (CEWP).

Prof. LI Yun, vice President of NHRI presented at the Workshop and delivered a welcome speech on behalf of the project lead institution. The project leader introduced the research progress of the project, and hosted the discussion on 2016 work plan. A concrete implementation scheme for 2016 was determined. There were 9 reports presented at the Workshop, focusing on the theme of water-energy nexus, with good effects achieved.

The Taihu Basin is a highly urbanized region in China, in which the operational experience of water-energy nexus in the process of its social progress may be taken as a development reference for other regions. Based on the summarization of the current situation of energy allocation and water security ability in the Taihu Basin, European experiences and technology will be absorbed in the study of water-energy nexus in the context of urbanization to assess the adaptability of regional energy allocation and water security capacity, and to probe into an optimal allocation pattern of water and energy adaptable to the urbanization process of China’s national conditions and a pathway to reduce the negative impacts on water environment. A pilot project will be set up in the Taihu Basin.