Energy Policies around the World Affecting Hydro
- Time:
- 11:30 AM
- - 12:30 PM
- Room Number:
- Federal A
- Day:
- 5/10/2023
In this session, speakers will share insights about recent policy developments throughout the world that are affecting the global industry.
Discussion topics include:
• Where are we on hydro’s role in net zero – global installed capacity, pipeline, gap, and potential?
• Is there a hydro “renaissance” going on around the world?
• What are the necessary steps to establish a favourable policy environment for hydro?
• What countries are making progress and where are the challenges?
• Embedding the Hydropower Sustainability Standard
• How to influence hydro decision-makers internationally – including the upcoming World Hydropower Congress in Bali, Indonesia
Discussion topics include:
• Where are we on hydro’s role in net zero – global installed capacity, pipeline, gap, and potential?
• Is there a hydro “renaissance” going on around the world?
• What are the necessary steps to establish a favourable policy environment for hydro?
• What countries are making progress and where are the challenges?
• Embedding the Hydropower Sustainability Standard
• How to influence hydro decision-makers internationally – including the upcoming World Hydropower Congress in Bali, Indonesia
Presenter Information

Eddie Rich
Chief Executive
International Hydropower Association (IHA)
Moderator

Yasmina Abdelilah
Energy Analyst – Markets and Policies, Renewable Energy Division
International Energy Agency (IEA)
Speaker

Arun Kumar
Professor
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India
Speaker

Alex Campbell
Head of Research and Policy
International Hydropower Association (IHA)
Speaker

Serge Abergel
Chief Operating Officer
Hydro-Quebec Energy Services (U.S.) Inc.
Speaker
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