Environmental and social
There are many environmental and social considerations which are criticial to achieving consensus on hydropower development.
IHA has championed the development of the Hydropower Sustainability Assessment Protocol, a tool that measures hydropower projects across a range of considerations, including environmental and social.
The protocol was developed as a result of three years of multi-stakeholder engagement with governments, the finance sector, NGOs and hydropower industry.
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Webinar recording: results of the 2016 annual issues survey on hydropower
The IHA annual issues survey is an initiative that aims to monitor the key issues facing hydropower, identify policy developments around the world that affect the sector, and ensure that our work programme reflects the issues th
Type:Blog postDate:10 February 2017 -
Interview: William Rex, World Bank Group
The World Bank Group is an organising partner of the 2017 World Hydropower Congress, which will take place on 9–11 May in Addis Ababa.
Type:Blog postDate:2 February 2017 -
2016 in pictures: achievements of IHA members
At the end of 2016 we can look back on a year of progress for hydropower, with many development landmarks achieved around the world. We have compiled some of the most notable achievements by IHA member companies this year.
Type:Blog postDate:19 December 2016 -
Mosonyi Award winner profile: Helen Locher
Helen Locher is a recipient of the Mosonyi Award for Excellence in Hydropower, an award that recognises individuals within IHA's membership for outstanding contributions to the sector.
Type:Blog postDate:19 December 2016 -
Mosonyi Award winner profile: Gabriel Azevedo
Gabriel Azevedo is a recipient of the Mosonyi Award for Excellence in Hydropower, an award that recognises individuals within IHA's membership for outstanding contributions to the sector.
Type:Blog postDate:14 December 2016
