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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
A satellite remote sensing perspective on water resources
19 May, 2023
Satellite monitoring can provide unprecedented insight into the impact of water resource projects on vulnerable indigenous populations of the world. This study focuses on the Belo Monte Project and the Xingu people of the Amazon.
Mekong Dam Monitor: Providing a Picture of How Dams Impact the Mekong River
13 July, 2022
Mekong Dam Monitor data reveal impacts of upstream dams and point to ways transboundary cooperation can improve downstream outcomes during times of drought and crisis. Brian Eyler, Alan Basist, Regan Kwan, Courtney Weatherby and Claude Williams give more details.
Satellite sediment management
11 March, 2022
HYPOS is a new toolbox that enables sediment management to be powered by satellite technology and helps hydropower planners and managers overcome the challenges posed by sedimentation.
Redefining border lines
12 January, 2021
IWP&DC gives an update on Mekong River developments, plus new research which looks at the importance of subnational river borders.
Chinese-linked hydropower in South-East Asia
20 March, 2020
A recent research project has investigated the motivations behind Chinese involvement in overseas hydropower construction, and the challenges and opportunities for local governments and populations
Asian activities
07 September, 2019
IWP&DC spoke to Brian Selby of GE and Ajay Sharma of Entura to talk about their involvement in projects across Asia
Assessment tool
03 November, 2011
A new assessment tool is being used to help identify sustainable hydropower development. Although developed with the Mekong River in mind it can have worldwide application.
Hydropower development and Mekong River fisheries: What can be learned from the Columbia River?
05 October, 2011
The Mekong River presently supports the world’s largest inland fishery at 2.6M tonnes of annual harvest but nearly 200 dams are completed, under construction or planned along the river. John W Ferguson reviews fish passage activities designed to maintain salmon in the US’ Columbia River, and provides guidance for developing environmentally sustainable hydropower in the Mekong.
Eastern blossoms
20 May, 2011
A full range of hydropower projects are developing apace in hydrologically-rich and energy-hungry southeast Asia. Patrick Reynolds spotlights some of the latest schemes
Sustainable considerations
26 January, 2011
Lawrence Haas and Voradeth Phonekeo from the Mekong River Commission Secretariat give an insight into sustainable hydro development in the Lower Mekong River Basin [1]
Striking a middle ground for dams, people and nature
31 October, 2008
Marc Goichot explains what role conservation organisation WWF will play in the balancing act between energy and ecosystem demands in the Mekong river basin
Revising Japanese funding
04 October, 2002
As the Japan Bank for International Cooperation plans to revise project guidelines and operational procedures, Tim Sharp reports on what impact this could have on future funding of hydro
The final consultation
11 May, 2000
Vietnam was the venue for the World Commission on Dams’ last regional consultation. Here the Commission gives an insight into the discussion which took place
Hand in hand
12 January, 1999
The Mekong Delta offers enormous possibilities, but progress must go hand in hand with a concern for the environment and people. In Cambodia, Richard Mogg* examines a way of life under pressure from development
A unique opportunity
11 May, 1998
Large dam projects cause furious debate. The World Commission on Dams was formed in November 1997 to help balance energy needs and environmental concerns in such projects. Richard E Bissell* explains the Commission’s genesis and goals