Green bonds for hydropower financing
This article is featured in the 2017 Hydropower Status Report, launched at the World Hydropower Congress in Addis Ababa in May 2017. You can download the report in full here for analysis of other key...
View ArticleDiscussing multipurpose hydropower at the 2017 Dresden Nexus Conference
IHA participated in the second biennial Dresden Nexus Conference (DNC) on 17-19 May. The conference brings together researchers and implementers to discuss the closely linked issues of water, soil and...
View ArticleGuest blog: More water storage needed for a sustainable future
Global declines in water storage are increasingly troubling. With greater hydrological variability due to climate change, more storage will be vital to provide the same level of security of water, food...
View ArticleIdentifying, quantifying and maximising the multiple benefits of hydropower
By the International Hydropower Association and the United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaHydropower continues to be a catalyst for growth around the world as it remains the dominant form of...
View ArticleHydropower generation and potential around the world
This short video introduces the role of hydropower in the world today and the future challenges for sustainable development.The total installed capacity for hydroelectricity has now surpassed 1,000 GW,...
View Article2015 World Hydropower Congress: day one in pictures
The 2015 World Hydropower got under way at the iconic Sunrise Kempinski Hotel at Yanqi Lake, Beijing, China on Tuesday 19 May. Here are some of the best moments from the opening day.Delegation leaders...
View Article2015 World Hydropower Congress: days two and three in pictures
The 2015 World Hydropower Congress has drawn to a close. Here we take a look at the highlights of the final two days of the congress.The African Union Commission convenes the day two opening...
View ArticleGuest blog: Hydrology and climate change - how climate models can help the...
Climate change is a complex phenomenon which is under intense study by the scientific community for the risk it poses to sustainable development. Vinod Chilkoti, researcher at the University of Windsor...
View ArticleSustainability at the core of IHA’s new strategy and work plan
Sustainability at the core of IHA’s new strategy and work planThe International Hydropower Association (IHA) is embarking on an ambitious new strategy and work plan to support socially and...
View ArticleGreen bonds for hydropower financing
This article is featured in the 2017 Hydropower Status Report, launched at the World Hydropower Congress in Addis Ababa in May 2017. You can download the report in full here for analysis of other key...
View ArticleRenewable energy showcase offers climate change solutions at COP23
Renewable energy showcase offers climate change solutions at COP23 The International Hydropower Association (IHA) joined nearly 300 climate change and renewable energy experts at the Global Renewable...
View ArticleSDG7 conference: Hydropower ‘part of the solution’ to sustainable development
SDG7 conference: Hydropower ‘part of the solution’ to sustainable development14 February 2018Governments will review the United Nations goal on sustainable energy at a major summit in Bangkok,...
View ArticleIHA publishes activity and strategy report for 2017-2018
IHA publishes activity and strategy report for 2017-201827 February 2018The International Hydropower Association’s Activity and Strategy Report for 2017-2018 is now available...
View ArticleSharing good practices in climate resilience and risk management
Sharing good practices in climate resilience and risk managementHydropower operators, financial institutions, academics and humanitarian organisations gathered to share best practices in climate...
View Article2018 Hydropower Status Report shows record rise in clean electricity
2018 Hydropower Status Report shows record rise in clean electricityBeijing, China, 24 May 2018A record 4,185 terawatt hours (TWh) in electricity was generated from hydropower last year, according to...
View ArticleBeijing forum: hydropower seen as integral to future energy systems
Beijing forum: hydropower seen as integral to future energy systems31 May 2018Business and policy leaders exchanged views on how to accelerate the adoption of renewable technologies at the Beijing...
View ArticleIntergovernmental meeting briefed on Paris 2019 World Hydropower Congress
Intergovernmental meeting briefed on Paris 2019 World Hydropower Congress14 June 2018Plans for the 2019 World Hydropower Congress have been presented at an intergovernmental meeting of the United...
View ArticleIHA commits to building a more inclusive energy sector
IHA commits to building a more inclusive energy sector19 June 2018The International Hydropower Association has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Global Women’s Network for the Energy...
View ArticleNew tools launched for assessing hydropower good practice
New tools launched for assessing hydropower good practice11 July 2018A multi-stakeholder coalition of civil society, industry, governments and financial institutions today launched an expanded suite of...
View ArticleBlog: Hydropower development in Ethiopia to attain sustainable growth
Hydropower based development in Ethiopia provides a gateway to economic transformation through industrialisation, urbanisation and through the provision of access to modern energy to rural areas,...
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