Perspective in development of environmental technology in China

Environmental technology (ET) refers to the processes and techniques for environmental prevention, reduction, recycling, reuse and rehabilitation. Since 1978, China has launched a series of R&D programs in promoting environmental science and technology development. Uneven spatial distribution and sectoral structure give us a profile of the present status of ET in China. Both opportunities and constraints are analyzed for the development of ET, and strategies for its future development are presented in this paper.