China's water resources vulnerability: A spatio-temporal analysis during 2003–2013

摘要: Abstract Due to the grave situation of China's water environment and aquatic ecosystems, it is prime importance understand present resources vulnerability, how this has evolved over recent past. Consequently, we performed a comprehensive spatio-temporal analysis vulnerability period 2003–2013, using composite index approach with an array aspects highlighting key challenges that system facing. Water in northern central coasts appeared more vulnerable than western China. productivity grown substantially study period, so safe drinking improved sanitation accessibility. In contrast, pollution been worsening remarkably most parts China, scarcity shortage stressed country.