– China faces $7.55B annual flood damage, prompting a $5.6T climate resilience investment plan through 2030, including the $770B National Water Network and Sponge City projects.
– The flood mitigation market, driven by AI modeling, green infrastructure, and PPPs, is projected to grow rapidly, with China dominating global flood barrier market expansion by 2025.
– Private firms like Alibaba Cloud and Holcim collaborate with government initiatives, leveraging $138B in bonds to scale smart drainage, flood-resistant materials, and drone-based response systems.
– Challenges include local debt constraints, tech standardization gaps, and interregional water disputes, urging investors to prioritize government-backed pilots and diversified sector exposure.
