Collaboration plan in the works between the Hydropower Sustainability Council and the Low Impact Hydropower Institute

Both entities own certification systems governed by multistakeholder groups comprised of representatives from NGOs, financial institutions, industry and more, which are aimed at recognising responsible and sustainable hydropower development and operation. 

The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) is a key player in hydropower sustainability in the United States, with its long-standing commitment to reducing the impacts of hydropower generation through its outcome and science-based Hydropower Certification Program. Similarly,  through its Hydropower Sustainability Standard, the  Hydropower Sustainability Council aims to certify hydropower projects around the world that have demonstrated their commitment to sustainability by meeting and exceeding international good practice. 

As two big players in the hydropower sustainability space that share the common goal of building a more responsible sector, the HS Council and LIHI have decided to work on a plan that will ensure that their respective sustainability mechanisms progress in a way that is complementary and mutually beneficial.  

Learn more about LIHI by visiting https://lowimpacthydro.org/.