One 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.
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This How-to Guide helps hydropower practitioners identify and manage downstream flow regime issues throughout a project’s life cycle.
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Hydropower projects around the world could soon be independently rated and certified for their sustainability performance, following a public consultation open to all stakeholders.
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The How-to guide will support project developers to identify, manage and avoid risks associated with delivering a resettlement programme.
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A new training academy for hydropower specialists launched by the International Hydropower Association (IHA) will expand and improve knowledge in hydropower sustainability.
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The Dibwangui hydropower project in Gabon has been rated as an example of international good practice in sustainability design and planning, following an independent assessment.
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IHA delivers first online training course for World Bank Group staff
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Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) is now a requirement of meeting good practice for projects that affect Indigenous Peoples.
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In 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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Sustainability tools have been enhanced to better align with ESG requirements set by international financial institutions.
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New sustainability guidance will give increased confidence to local communities, industry and investors that hydropower projects can be successfully developed while respecting Indigenous Peoples’ lands, rights and culture.
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“In a moment where we all had to make adjustments in our personal lives and professional activities, we understand a deadline extension is fair for all applicants. This will hopefully give everyone more time to plan, prepare and submit proposals.”
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