Sustainable hydropower for people and the planet
Delivering healthy ecosystems, prosperous communities, resilient infrastructure and transparent governance.
Why hydropower matters
Hydropower Sustainability Standard
Assessing and certifying sustainability performance in the hydropower sector on a global scale.
POWERING PROGRESS
Unlocking the potential of hydropower to drive a sustainable shift towards a
low-carbon economy.
CONFIDENCE BUILDING
Inspiring public trust and investor confidence and opening doors to fresh funding avenues for hydropower initiatives.
THRIVING SYSTEMS
Fostering vibrant ecosystems, prosperous communities, robust infrastructure, and effective governance.
ESG DISTINCTION
Hydropower projects showcasing their commitment to strict ESG standards, advancing the Paris Agreement's goals.
Certified projects
Our governance
The Hydropower Sustainability Alliance is an award-winning, international standard-setting body that empowers all voices to make an impact. Our multistakeholder governance ensures that diverse perspectives and interests are represented, heard and considered.
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Financial institutions embed the Standard in their funding models, safeguarding their investments and promoting the highest environmental and social standards
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This collective brings together environmental and social advocates who shape the Standard and ensure that it is is transparent, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of local communities and the environment.
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They implement the Standard to improve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and demonstrate their commitment to sustainability through certification.
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Governments can integrate the Standard into policy and regulations to ensure a responsible and sustainable hydropower sector at the national level.
Where we work
The Hydropower Sustainability Alliance has been working across the globe for over a decade, conducting capacity building programmes, trainings professionals and assessing hydropower projects.
Hydropower sustainability trainings
