The 15th Five-Year Plan period represents a critical stage for advancing China's modernization and for Guangdong Province to strengthen its leading role in national development. This phase places higher demands on improving water security and promoting high-quality development in the water sector. Focusing on the modernization of water governance systems and capacities

this study reviews the achievements of water management and reform during the 14th Five-Year Plan period and systematically identifies key shortcomings in Guangdong's current water governance. Looking ahead

the study proposes a strategic framework centered on advancing integrated water management

accelerating the development of a safe and resilient modern water network

and promoting high-quality river and lake systems. Based on a systematic governance approach encompassing construction

management

risk prevention

and ecological protection

a set of major reform priorities and policy measures is developed. The findings provide strategic pathways and decision-making support for enhancing water security capacity and promoting high-quality water development in Guangdong during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.