How sustainable hydropower can promote biodiversity
The UN demands urgent action on biodiversity. Sustainable hydropower can be part of the solution, writes Alain Kilajian of the International Hydropower Association (IHA).
Blog: Sustainable hydropower to advance climate action
Sustainable hydropower can help governments to limit the impacts of climate change, provided policy-makers and planners adopt the right tools.
Blog: Hydro modernisation in South America requires better financing and regulation
Blog by Arturo Alarcón, Senior Energy Specialist at IDB and Maria Ubierna, Hydropower Specialist at IHA
Blog: The European Union’s green recovery pathway
Environment ministers in the European Union met in an online video conference today to discuss the “green path” forward from the Covid-19 crisis.
Blog: Hydropower for the 21st century in Latin America and the Caribbean
The modernisation of the hydropower fleet in Latin America and the Caribbean needs to go beyond 'business as usual', write Arturo Alarcón, Senior Energy Specialist at the Inter-A
Blog: Learning the language of sustainable hydropower
IHA's Sustainability Specialist Alain Kilajian writes about working to promote sustainability in hydropower development.
Revitalising aging infrastructure— the growing need for hydropower modernisation in Asia
Modernising Asia's aging hydropower fleet is critical to sustaining and enhancing their vital role in the region's energy systems, writes AIIB’s David Morgado.
Six emerging hydropower technology trends
Emerging technological trends aimed at increasing hydropower’s flexibility, efficiency and cost-effectiveness were the subject of a workshop organised by the European Commission
Hydropower is keeping the lights on – challenges & opportunities await
This is a challenging time for individuals and communities, for the world economy, for business, the energy sector and hydropower.
World Water Day – Water, Climate Change and Hydropower
Water, climate and energy are inextricably linked, writes IHA's Senior Analyst Cristina Diez Santos.
Blog: Swiss initiative on hydropower at IRENA Assembly a success
The Ministerial Plenary Session on Hydropower held at the 10th General Assembly of IRENA was a success for the Swiss delegation.