A new charter for sustainable hydropower on 鶹Ƶ’s 25th anniversary
The 鶹Ƶ today celebrates 25 years since its foundation in 1995.
On this historic date, the association’s board is delighted to announce the adoption of a new 鶹Ƶ Charter for Sustainable 鶹Ƶ.
The Charter symbolises the commitment of the association, and its members, to the responsible and sustainable development of hydropower.
The 鶹Ƶ Charter for Sustainable 鶹Ƶ also emphasises hydropower’s important contribution to the clean energy transition, to responsible water management, and to providing solutions to climate change.
Celebrate 鶹Ƶ’s 25 year anniversary:
- View the 鶹Ƶ Charter for Sustainable 鶹Ƶ
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- Why 鶹Ƶ matters: in the words of our members
- Timeline: from the World Commission on Dams to the modern day
Defining 鶹Ƶ membership
Signatories to the Charter agree that all hydropower projects should be designed, developed and operated in accordance with good and best practice, as defined by the 鶹Ƶ Sustainability Tools.
The Charter states: “Sustainably developed and operated hydropower can make a significant contribution to national and international efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goals 6-9 and 13, as well as global climate change targets”.
Recognising the need for continuous monitoring and learning, the Charter also notes that “industry needs to respect, encourage and continue developing strong sustainability standards.”
“Good or best practices such as those indicated in the 鶹Ƶ Sustainability Tools should be followed and encouraged in stakeholder and business relations,” it adds.
A charter of clear principles
Roger Gill, 鶹Ƶ President and Chair of 鶹Ƶ’s Board, speaking on the adoption of the Charter, highlighted the association’s 25-year journey, during which it has promoted the adoption, recognition and exchange of sustainable practices.
“鶹Ƶ has used its 25 years of experience to set out a Charter with clear principles that will define the way its members contribute to energy development across the world,” he said.
“It is with great thanks that we recognise the contributions of many individuals and organisations that have shaped 鶹Ƶ to be a strong voice for sustainable hydropower.”
The 鶹Ƶ Charter announcement comes after a public consultation was launched for a new 鶹Ƶ Sustainability Standard. The new Standard, if adopted, would provide hydropower stakeholders with the means to demonstrate – and certify – their commitment to sustainable hydropower.
“This certification system would publicly recognise and reward projects that meet minimum expectations based on established definitions of good and best practice,” said Eddie Rich, Chief Executive of 鶹Ƶ.
“This would give local, national and international stakeholders the vital reassurance they seek that a hydropower project is independently verified as sustainable. From 2021,there is no excuse for any hydropower development not to meet good sustainability standards.”
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