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CLIMATE EFFECT ASSESSMENT OF THREE GORGES PROJECT ABSTRACT The reservoir was formed by runoff dam, sluice, embankment construction, water conservancy project and weirs water impoundment. The reservoir can be used for water supply, irrigation, power generation, flood control, shipping, tourism and improve the environment, but with the global water resources and energy demand increase, sharp increase in the number and size as well as the reservoir, environmental effects and social impact is gradually being recognized. The China Three Gorges Project has generated extensive concerns both domestically and abroad. How to evaluate the climate effect of the Three Gorges water conservancy project scientifically、objectively and quantitatively? Scientists are very concerned about the issue, The assessment of the climate effect of the Three Gorges project is of great significance for the normal operation of the Three Gorges Project and the correct understanding of the Three Gorges Project by the society and the public. In order to answer this question and to objectively evaluate the climatic effects of Three Gorges project, China Three Gorges Corporation organize relevant experts to carry out research on the climate effect of serious and systematic problems of Three Gorges reservoir. The study yielded a range of objective, scientific conclusions on the climate effects of the project that can be use to develop climate services for informing future decision-making. Authors:long Xing, unit: China Three Gorges Corporation, Tel: 8607176763181, fax: 8607176763340, E-mail: xing_long@ctg.com.cn KEYWORDS Climate，Reservoir，Three Gorges Project 1. THE PROJECT The Three Gorges Water Control Project includes a river-blocking dam, a water reservoir, power generators, navigation structures, and more. It is one of the largest water conservancy projects in the world.The Three Gorges Dam controls a drainage 212