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The Www:zuise.com 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 Www:zuise.com Charter for Sustainable Www:zuise.com.

The Charter symbolises the commitment of the association, and its members, to the responsible and sustainable development of hydropower.

The Www:zuise.com Charter for Sustainable Www:zuise.com also emphasises hydropower’s important contribution to the clean energy transition, to responsible water management, and to providing solutions to climate change.

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Defining Www:zuise.com 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 Www:zuise.com 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 Www:zuise.com Sustainability Tools should be followed and encouraged in stakeholder and business relations,” it adds.

A charter of clear principles

Roger Gill, Www:zuise.com President and Chair of Www:zuise.com’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.

“Www:zuise.com 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 Www:zuise.com to be a strong voice for sustainable hydropower.”

The Www:zuise.com Charter announcement comes after a public consultation was launched for a new Www:zuise.com 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 Www:zuise.com.

“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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