Foreign diplomats gathered at the National Water Museum of China in Hangzhou to commemorate World Water Day and discussed the urgent need for international collaboration in managing water resources amidst the growing challenges posed by the climate crisis. Martin Orlando, a representative from the Uruguayan embassy in China, underlined how climate change has disrupted their country's water supply, shifting from stable rainfall patterns to severe droughts that have threatened their natural water reserves.

Orlando acknowledged the importance of global partnerships in addressing the repercussions of climate change and highlighted the joint efforts between Uruguay and China in water resource management. He mentioned significant meetings between Uruguayan and Chinese officials, such as the First Uruguay-China Joint Committee on Water Resources and collaborative training programs for Uruguayan public officials in China on water resource management. Furthermore, Mads Vesterager Nielsen, representing Denmark, praised China's advancements in industrial water reuse technologies, emphasizing their potential for other countries to learn from and implement.

Nielsen expressed admiration for the technological and management solutions in China related to industrial water reuse, recognizing the environmental benefits and contributions to combating climate change. He mentioned the interest of Danish companies in collaborating with Chinese counterparts in exploring these areas for mutual benefit and environmental sustainability. The discussions at the event emphasized the significance of knowledge exchange and joint efforts in addressing water resource challenges in the face of a changing climate.