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�鶹��Ƶ Blue Planet Prize

The �鶹��Ƶ Blue Planet Prize is awarded to hydropower projects that demonstrate excellence in sustainable development.

The prize is awarded on the basis of an assessment using the , its achievement of good practice across all topics and whether it has undergone a public consultation.

The winning project is proposed by �鶹��Ƶ Central Office, consulted with the �鶹��Ƶ Sustainability Alliance and selected by the �鶹��Ƶ Board.

The prize was last awarded at the in Bali, Indonesia.

Information for applicants

For a hydropower project to be considered for the �鶹��Ƶ Blue Planet Prize, it must have undergone an official assessment using the .

Projects are judged by a panel of experts selected by the �鶹��Ƶ Board. Shortlisted projects not selected for the prize are recognised as ‘highly commended’.

To be considered for the �鶹��Ƶ Blue Planet Prize, projects need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

• An official HSAP or HESG assessment must have been carried out after the preceding �鶹��Ƶ Blue Planet Prize award ceremony.
• The project must have reached good practice across all relevant topics.

2023 Prize Winner

The 2023 �鶹��Ƶ Blue Planet Prize was awarded to Hydro-Québec’s Eastmain-1 Development, with particular merit for their work engaging indigenous groups. The facility was the first to receive the Gold-level certification under the �鶹��Ƶ Sustainability Standard. 

�鶹��Ƶ President, Malcolm Turnbull commented on Eastmain’s win: “We are delighted to award the 2023 �鶹��Ƶ Blue Planet Prize to Hydro-Québec’s Eastmain-1 Development. The project has demonstrated a real commitment to transparency and good practice. We welcome Hydro-Québec’s passion for sustainable development and encourage all our members to pursue certification under the �鶹��Ƶ Sustainability Standard.” 

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Previous recipients

The �鶹��Ƶ Blue Planet Prize was awarded to 10 projects between 2001 and 2023 in recognition of good sustainability practice:

• Teesta-V hydropower station, India (2021)

• Reventazón hydropower plant, Costa Rica (2019)
• (2017)
• Andhikhola hydel and rural electrification scheme, Nepal (2005)
• Arrow Lakes power plant, Canada (2005)
• Sechelt Creek power plant, Canada (2005)
• Salto Caxias project, Brazil (2003)
• Palmiet pumped storage scheme, South Africa (2003)
• King River hydropower development, Tasmania, Australia (2001)

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