A sustainability fund to help hydropower developers and operators assess their environmental, social and government (ESG) performance is now open to more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Read MoreThe Stortemelk hydropower project in South Africa has been recognised as an impressive example of sustainable small hydro development using an industry-leading assessment tool.
Read MoreHydropower developers can now demonstrate the sustainability performance of their project by commissioning a remote assessment using latest communications and monitoring technology.
Read MoreOne of the world’s leading experts on sustainable development, Dr Ashok Khosla, has been appointed as independent chair of the global council that governs sustainability guidance for hydropower.
Read MoreThis How-to Guide helps hydropower practitioners identify and manage downstream flow regime issues throughout a project’s life cycle.
Read MoreHydropower projects around the world could soon be independently rated and certified for their sustainability performance, following a public consultation open to all stakeholders.
Read MoreThe How-to guide will support project developers to identify, manage and avoid risks associated with delivering a resettlement programme.
Read MoreA new training academy for hydropower specialists launched by the International Hydropower Association (IHA) will expand and improve knowledge in hydropower sustainability.
Read MoreThe Dibwangui hydropower project in Gabon has been rated as an example of international good practice in sustainability design and planning, following an independent assessment.
Read MoreIHA delivers first online training course for World Bank Group staff
Read MoreFree, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) is now a requirement of meeting good practice for projects that affect Indigenous Peoples.
Read MoreIn Nepal, the Tamang Indigenous Peoples gave their Free, Prior and Informed Consent to a new 216 megawatt run-of-river project.
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