Advancing sustainable hydropower – four early lessons
By Eddie Rich, CEO, International Hydropower Association
The role of hydropower in the commitment to sustainable development
Almost 100 per cent of Uruguay’s electricity is generated from hydropower and other renewable resources.
Access to electricity is inextricably linked to socio-economic transformation
The Government of Uganda is committed to the sustainable development of its hydropower resources.
Ensuring access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy
Nepal’s government is seeking to attract investment in the country’s vast hydropower resources, while exploring regional energy interconnections, as a way of reducing reliance on
Indonesia promotes hydropower to create the demand for industrial development
The Indonesian government’s strategy for hydropower development aims at boosting industrial growth, reducing carbon emissions and achieving energy independence, writes Honourable
Canada’s clean energy priorities need hydropower
The Canadian government will work with international partners to promote opportunities for hydropower, eliminate barriers for renewable energy, and share best practices and benef
Sharing hydropower's benefits with local communities
Benefit sharing considers the fair and equitable distribution of the costs and benefits of a hydropower project, writes Eduard Wojczynski, consultant at Manitoba Hydro Internatio
Canada runs on water power
Water power is establishing itself as the number one asset in reaching Canada's climate change goals, writes Anne-Raphaëlle Audouin, President of WaterPower Canada.
Blog: Hydropower fundamental for sustainable development in Switzerland
Benoît Revaz, Director at the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, talks about hydropower's role in Switzerland since it became the base for the country’s electrification at the start of the 20th century.
Blog: Becoming the Battery of the Nation
Tasmania is increasing interconnection, developing new pumped hydro and repurposing existing hydropower assets in a bid to become Australia's water battery, says Tammy Chu, Managing Director of Entura.
Five-step guide to standing in the 2019 IHA Board elections
Nominations are now open for the 2019 IHA Board elections, which will take place between May and July this year.
Blog: Hydropower growth and development through the decades
Hydropower has come a long way since first emerging as a new and innovative form of power generation, with worldwide installed capacity now above 1,250 gigawatts.