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Finance and Policy
Global sustainability standard for hydropower on the cards
IHA has published a consultation paper on the development of a global sustainability standard for hydropower. Public consultation open until 8 February 2021
Generation
International stakeholders address urgency of pumped storage hydropower
The International Hydropower Association and the US Department of Energy are leading an international forum on pumped storage hydropower.
Generation
IHA’s new training academy to advance sustainable hydropower
The International Hydropower Association's new training academy will expand and improve knowledge in hydropower sustainability.
Generation
Hydropower is vital to the clean energy transition
The 2020 World Energy Outlook recognises the critical role of renewable and flexible hydropower in helping countries to meet climate goals.
Renewable energy
International Renewable Energy Alliance pushing for green recovery
The International Renewable Energy Alliance's statement sets out policy priorities for a green recovery involving accelerated clean energy deployment.
Generation
Applications for Women in Hydropower Mentorship closes in August
The Women in Hydropower Mentorship Programme is now accepting applications for the 2020/2021 year. Applications close on 3 August 2020.
Renewable energy
Hydropower CEOs discuss sustainable recovery with the IEA
Eleven CEOs agree that economic stimulus packages involving investment in sustainable hydro and other renewables are essential to Covid-19 recovery efforts.
Finance and Policy
IHA calls for incentivise investments in renewable infrastructure
The IHA 2020 Hydropower Status Report and its companion policy paper highlights the need to incentivise investments in renewable energy infrastructure.
Generation
Hydropower associations unite on a post-COVID-19 recovery pathway
As the single largest source of renewable electricity, 16 hydropower associations have set out guiding principles for energy infrastructure policy recovery.
Finance and Policy
Applications to fund sustainable hydropower projects close in June
The deadline for the Hydropower Sustainability ESG Assessment Fund announced in February has been extended to 1 June 2020.
