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What we do

Policy and Insights

Overview

The Policy and Insights team is the knowledge centre of Â鶹ÊÓƵ. We work with members and stakeholders to follow and understand trends and markets globally, informing our advocacy. We are also the recognised centre for data and statistics on the global hydropower industry, as showcased in our annual World Â鶹ÊÓƵ Outlook, where we track our industry’s progress towards net zero. We ensure that all of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s positions and statements are rooted in science and evidence, so that the industry’s recommendations to policy-makers are robust and deliverable.

Policy engagement

Working groups

Where there are issues of concern to the whole industry, Â鶹ÊÓƵ convenes groups of member representatives to agree our positions and provide a sounding board for staff.

Policy committee

The Policy Committee is a sub-committee of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Board. It ensures that positions taken are supported by the membership and publications reflect the extant evidence.

Policy frameworks

Â鶹ÊÓƵ organises its policy work around five themes of Energy, Water, Climate, Money and People. We aim to identify and eliminate barriers to developing sustainable hydropower so that it provides its necessary contribution to a net zero world.

Research and Insights

We Can #WithÂ鶹ÊÓƵ

The 'We can, with hydropower' public information campaign highlights the many benefits that hydropower provides to industry and society when developed responsibly and sustainably.

Campaign key messages:

With hydropower, we can...
  1. Keep the lights on with green energy
  2. Provide affordable energy for generations
  3. Store wind and solar energy in water
  4. Decarbonise industries with clean energy
  5. Protect communities from floods and droughts
  6. Develop renewable energy sustainably
Follow the conversation at #WithÂ鶹ÊÓƵ

Data collection

Â鶹ÊÓƵ holds the most comprehensive global database of hydro projects in development, construction or operation, which members are able to access as a benefit of membership. We also collect the most comprehensive and accurate statistics on the state of the world hydropower sector for our annual World Â鶹ÊÓƵ Outlook.

Thought leadership

Â鶹ÊÓƵ serves as a reliable source of information, using data, expertise, and transparency to earn public trust. As a thought leader, Â鶹ÊÓƵ advocates for regulatory improvements, technological adoption, or new standards that can positively shape the industry's future.

Knowledge sharing

By elevating the knowledge base of the industry, Â鶹ÊÓƵ builds trust and fosters a community of informed stakeholders. We aim to simplify complex topics and make them accessible to a broader audience.

Collaboration

As a respected voice, Â鶹ÊÓƵ acts as a hub for collaboration, bringing together stakeholders and sharing insights, research, and expertise through articles, white papers, webinars, and industry events.

Communications Advocacy Taskforce

Our members work together through the Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Communications Advocacy Taskforce, bringing together communications and engagement representatives from across the hydropower sector to collaborate on cross-sector campaign work. If you are a member of Â鶹ÊÓƵ and working in the communications, marketing or engagement team, join us! Email communications@hydropower.org