COUNCIL
The Hydropower Sustainability Standard is governed by a multistakeholder body, the Hydropower Sustainability Council (HS Council).
This governing body includes representatives of social, community and environmental organisations, governments, commercial and development banks and the hydropower sector. This inclusive approach to governance ensures that all stakeholder voices are heard in the shaping of the use of the HS Standard and the Tools.
Chambers
Chambers allow for multistakeholder input and confidence in the content and application of the Hydropower Sustainability Standard. They help make sure that the performance requirements of the HS Standard are based on up-to-date knowledge, science and research across a wide range of sectors and perspectives.
Chambers, through their open structure, ensure that the governance of the HS Standard takes place through democratic and inclusive decision-making processes.
Chambers act as experts contributing positions and learning to the Council and its working groups.
responsibilities
SOME OF OUR MEMBERS
Chamber members participate in a democratic process to elect representatives to speak for their stakeholder group on the Governance Committee. They act as a source of opinion and develop positions for their representatives, which may involve reading and providing written contributions.
Members are requested to react to and contribute to discussion papers and participate in webinars, teleconferences, and in person meetings on ‘as needed’ basis. Depending on the financial development of the Council, some funding to support participation from developing country members may become available.
