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The World Hydropower Outlook is the flagship annual publication of the International Hydropower Association (IHA). Read by policymakers, industry leaders and experts, it tracks hydropower development globally and provides forward-looking analysis on its role in delivering secure, affordable and sustainable energy systems. The 2026 edition will focus on hydropower as a pillar of energy security and resilience, with particular emphasis on pumped storage as a source of long-duration energy storage and system flexibility.

The Global Launch was hosted in partnership between Addleshaw Goddard, IHA, Global Renewables Alliance and the British Hydropower Association to bring together over 100 senior representatives from government, hydropower and energy organisations, financial institutions, civil society and the diplomatic community. It featured a presentation of the publication’s key findings, followed by a high-level panel discussion and a drinks reception.

Thank you to our speakers:

• Lord Alan Whitehead, Minister of State in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, UK Government
• Naresh Telgu, Chief Operating Officer - Hydro and PSP, Adani Green Energy
• Kate Gilmartin, CEO, British Hydropower Association
• Bruce Douglas, CEO, Global Renewables Alliance
• Rory Connor, Partner, Co-Head of Power, Infrastructure Projects and Energy, Addleshaw Goddard
• Kingsmill Bond, Director, Ember
• Joao Costa, Executive Director, Hydropower Sustainability Alliance
• Matteo Bianciotto, Head of Policy, International Hydropower Association

This event is kindly being sponsored by Addleshaw Goddard.

See the photos from the event.