Core Viewpoint - The Shandong Provincial Government is promoting a comprehensive approach to water resource conservation and utilization through the implementation of policies aimed at developing the water-saving industry as a key component of green economy and new productive forces [3][4]. Group 1: Policy and Institutional Framework - The Shandong Provincial Water Resources Department, in collaboration with various stakeholders, has established a policy framework to support the development of the water-saving industry, including the issuance of the "Implementation Opinions on Accelerating the Development of the Water-Saving Industry" [3][4]. - A joint document was released by eight departments, including the Provincial Water Resources Department and the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, outlining the development direction and pathways for the water-saving industry in Shandong [3][4]. Group 2: Technical Standards and Certification - The province has developed a technical standards system, with 28 effective provincial water use quota standards covering 78 major industry categories and 498 water use categories or products [4]. - As of November 2025, 123 enterprises have received a total of 417 water-saving product certification certificates, enhancing brand influence and market competitiveness [4]. Group 3: Industry Development and Innovation - The province is fostering key enterprises in the water-saving industry, having selected 148 key enterprises over the past two years, and is establishing specialized industrial parks for water-saving equipment manufacturing and membrane technology research [4][5]. - A technology innovation system is being established, with collaboration among research institutions, universities, and leading enterprises to create technology innovation centers in the water-saving sector [5]. Group 4: Market and Financial Support - Various local associations and industry alliances have been formed to promote water-saving projects and facilitate communication between government, banks, and enterprises [4]. - The province has implemented over 120 contract water-saving management projects and is exploring comprehensive contract water-saving management in some cities, alongside establishing a market-based pricing mechanism for unconventional water [4][5]. Group 5: Future Development Strategy - The Shandong Provincial Water Resources Department aims to leverage the water-saving industry as a crucial driver for new productive forces and support the real economy, with plans to conduct comprehensive statistical surveys and enhance policy and financial support [5]. - The future layout of the water-saving industry is envisioned as a "2+2+N" model, with dual cores in Jinan and Qingdao, and supporting clusters in various regions [5].

Group 1 - The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has issued specific measures to accelerate the development of the water-saving industry, consisting of 19 initiatives aimed at promoting collaborative development and stimulating market vitality [1][2] - By 2025, the region plans to implement over 20 contract water-saving projects, and by 2027, it aims to cultivate 3-5 leading enterprises in the water-saving industry, creating a diversified market [1] - By 2035, the focus will be on establishing a collaborative development mechanism in areas such as water-saving technology, product manufacturing, and management services around leading enterprises [1] Group 2 - The region supports eligible water-saving service enterprises in applying for high-tech enterprise status and "specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative" small and medium-sized enterprises [2] - Financing services like "water-saving loans" are encouraged to help water-saving service enterprises provide specialized water-saving transformation services in agriculture, industry, urban areas, and unconventional water source utilization [2] - The establishment of a water-saving industry alliance is promoted to enhance financing service systems and financial support measures, along with organizing various platforms for water-saving product exhibitions and technical showcases [2]