The World Hydropower Congress brings together leading decision-makers, innovators and experts from industry, government, finance, civil society and academia. Knowledge sharing, capacity building and stakeholder dialogue are at the heart of this high-level biennial event which is organised by the International Hydropower Association (IHA) and supported by more than 40 partner organisations.
New September 2021 date announced: One year from now, in September 2021, we will bring together the world’s leading hydropower change-makers to decide priorities for the sector. The World Hydropower Congress is the leading international forum for innovators, experts and policy-makers to shape better energy strategies, influence smarter investment decisions and deliver international good practice. In 2021, the Congress will be a hybrid event hosted throughout the month, under […] The Government of Costa Rica has been announced as host of the next World Hydropower Congress. The World Hydropower Congress is the leading global event in sustainable hydropower development bringing together decision-makers, experts and innovators to set priorities for the sector. The congress will be held in San José, Costa Rica, under the theme ‘Renewables […] Commitments underpin the renewable energy transition, manage climate risks and champion good practice The seventh World Hydropower Congress concluded in Paris this week with 750 delegates from 70 countries participating. Partner organisations announced a range of initiatives to ensure hydropower projects and assets can bring maximum benefits, when delivered sustainably. The congress, 14-16 May, brought […] Duis tristique tempus malesuada. Pellentesque vehicula quam ut tellus tempus pellentesque.
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Hosted in Paris from 14-16 May 2019, the Congress focused on hydropower’s role in delivering on the Paris Climate Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals. The event brought together hundreds of leading decision-makers, innovators and experts from more than 70 countries.
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