Core Insights - Guangdong has planned a total investment of over 100 billion yuan in reserve projects for the green water economy [1] - The green water economy in Guangdong has completed an investment of 12 billion yuan, with approximately 80% coming from social capital [2][4] - The province's water economy industry scale has exceeded 1 trillion yuan, indicating significant market interest and growth potential [3] Investment and Economic Growth - The completed investment of 12 billion yuan has leveraged government funding to attract social capital at a ratio of nearly 1:4 [4] - The value of new water economy projects is projected to grow from approximately 11.4 billion yuan in 2022 to nearly 32 billion yuan by 2024, reflecting a growth rate of 179% [4] - The green water economy is creating a virtuous cycle of "using water to promote production and attracting investment through production" [4] Development Strategies - Guangdong is developing a provincial-level water economy development plan to guide regional planning and promote differentiated development [4] - In the Pearl River Delta, the focus will be on water sports, water tourism, smart manufacturing of water equipment, water technology, and water finance [4] - In the eastern, western, and northern regions of Guangdong, the emphasis will be on leisure and health by the water, quality water utilization, and ecological aquaculture [4] Financial Innovations - Future initiatives will encourage green credit businesses such as the mortgage and pledge of water rights and ecological products [5] - The use of REITs and other green financial tools will be promoted to broaden financing channels and activate existing assets [5] - Guangdong has become the first province in China to legislate for the development of the green water economy and has established a provincial water economy promotion association [5]