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Ignoring risks: A hydropower industry wake-up call
26 April, 2024
Kurt Miller, a seasoned advocate, raises a critical alarm: despite recent successes, the sector is dangerously unaware of mounting risks. While immediate concerns like labor shortages dominate discussions, the burgeoning influence of anti-hydropower groups poses a risk to the industry. Miller urges a strategic pivot towards proactive advocacy, emphasizing the need to engage stakeholders and policymakers to secure hydropower’s future in the evolving energy landscape

WAPDA Chairman stands in solidarity with Chinese firm after terrorist attack at Dasu project
27 March, 2024
In the aftermath of a tragic terrorist attack yesterday near Besham in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, claiming the lives of five Chinese nationals and a local worker en route to the Dasu Hydropower Project from Islamabad, Chairman of the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd), visited the project site today to express solidarity with the Chinese engineers and workers.

Dnipro hydroelectric plant attacked in Ukraine
22 March, 2024
The Dnipro hydroelectric power plant (HPP) in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, fell victim to a missile attack earlier today, marking another blow to the nation's energy infrastructure. This assault comes in the wake of the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station by Russian forces.

Hydropower Sustainability Alliance clinches 2024 IAIA Global Award
22 March, 2024
The Hydropower Sustainability Alliance has been awarded the esteemed 2024 Global Award by the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA). This prestigious accolade places the Alliance among the esteemed roster of past recipients, which includes the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Arctic Council, The Danish Institute for Human Rights - International Activities, and The World Bank.

IHA President urges UK Prime Minister to prioritize pumped storage hydropower for energy security
13 March, 2024
Malcolm Turnbull, President of the International Hydropower Association (IHA), has penned a letter to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, emphasizing the pivotal role of pumped storage hydropower (PSH) in achieving energy security. Turnbull's letter, dated March 12, 2024, underscores the importance of promoting long-duration electricity storage through a cap and floor scheme, welcoming the UK government's decision in this regard.

Women in Sustainable Hydropower: Case Studies
08 March, 2024
The International Hydropower Association is celebrating Women in Sustainable Hydropower this International Women’s Day. This article features case studies of women trailblazing in the hydropower sector from around the world.

Global energy-related CO2 emissions rise slowed in 2023 despite exceptional droughts, IEA reports
06 March, 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its annual analysis, revealing that global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions saw a lesser increase in 2023 compared to the previous year. This occurred despite a surge in total energy demand growth, largely attributed to the continued expansion of clean energy technologies such as solar photovoltaic (PV), wind, nuclear power, and electric vehicles (EVs).

Fuelling the future
29 February, 2024
Initiatives from the NHA, IHA, and Drax aim to inspire and equip the next generation for a sustainable career in hydropower

Lynn St-Laurent shares insights on sustainability and collaboration in IHA’s Voices of Hydropower series
15 February, 2024
In the ongoing "Voices of Hydro" series published by the International Hydropower Association, industry leaders offer perspectives on the opportunities and challenges within the hydropower sector and detail the steps their organizations are taking to advance sustainability.

Energy leaders learn how hydropower upgrades can support power grid
31 January, 2024
Today, energy leaders gathered in Switzerland to gain insights into a range of technological enhancements implemented in hydropower plants throughout Europe. These upgrades are designed to facilitate the energy transition and enhance the stability of the power grid.

Powering on with full force
19 January, 2024
A new groundbreaking report is taking a pivotal step towards driving change in the hydropower sector, where women remain significantly underrepresented and there is an urgent need for addressing gender equality

Hydro pros reflect and predict
16 January, 2024
IWP&DC asked members of the hydro industry to share their experiences from the past 12 months, and give an insight into what the new year may hold for them