Sentences with phrase «for hydropower development»

Even though we have great potential for hydropower development, we have not been able to produce the required amount.

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Today, a broadening recovery nudges management to rely less on financial engineering and to begin the riskier, tougher task of finding growth, investing in research and development, or inventing the next big thing — whether it's ocean - driven hydropower or a cure for male - pattern baldness.

Released on 16 June in Iguaçu Falls, Brazil, the Hydropower Sustainability Assessment Protocol provides a method for assessing dams in all phases, from development to operation.

Other possibilities include hydropower and a greater emphasis on fishery development, which could draw funding for both government and private commercial fishing enterprises.

Coming from Washington State, which is highly dependent on large hydroelectric dams for its electricity, McMorris Rodgers is a vocal supporter of hydropower and nuclear energy and has sponsored legislation expanding the development of small hydroelectric dams nationwide — a valuable source of renewable energy.

In 2003, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development published a report on water and hydropower issues in Nepal in the context of climate change, concluding:

Posted in Bhutan, Climatic Changes in Himalayas, Development and Climate Change, Disasters and Climate Change, Ecosystem Functions, Energy, Flood, Global Warming, Government Policies, Green House Gas Emissions, Hydropower, Information and Communication, International Agencies, Research, River, Vulnerability, Water Comments Off on Is There Hope For Hydropower As The Climate Changes?

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is funding some hydropower projects in the Balkans and has agreed to foster a transition towards sustainable, low - carbon economies in the region.

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Increase of credits from large hydro expected by 2020A new study released in time for the climate negotiations in Durban confirms that over 20 % of all carbon credits under the UN's offsetting scheme, the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), could come from business - as - usual large hydropower projects.

Business Standard: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has conveyed to Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck India's full commitment and support to the Himalayan kingdom's socio - economic development and also for development of its hydropower resources.

A new report from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory estimates that there is potential for over 65 GW of new hydropower development across more than three million rivers and streams in the United States.

The Economic Bank for Reconstruction and Development estimates that Ukraine has great renewable energy potential: the technical potential for wind energy is estimated at 40 TWh / year, small hydropower stations at 8.3 TWh / year, biomass at 120 TWh / year, and solar energy at 50 TWh / year.

But what do thriving liana communities mean for Balbina in the long - term, and for the Amazon in general, as hydropower development rapidly expands across the basin?

It also discusses options for the development of bioenergy, small hydropower, solar and wind energy projects.

Posted in Adaptation, Biodiversity, Development and Climate Change, Ecosystem Functions, Energy, Environment, Hydropower, Land, Lessons, News, Research, Resilience, River, Water Comments Off on Sand Dams» Bank Water For Dry Season In Semi-Arid Kenya

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PFIs must cease by 2020 direct, indirect, ancillary infrastructure and policy support for upstream and downstream fossil fuels, GHG - intensive projects, nuclear, large bioenergy and hydropower when more cost - effective and less damaging alternatives exist; All PFI investments must meet strict environmental and social development criteria and be assessed through a pro-poor, inclusive, climate - resilient and gender - responsive lens;

Morgan Lewis advises clients on surrendering hydropower licenses, including the development of decommissioning plans for submission to FERC and the resolution of any public land or environmental issues before surrender becomes effective.

Represented the IFC, the African Development Bank Group, export credit agencies and commercial lenders on the Bujagali Hydropower Project in Uganda, lead lawyer for the financing stage of the transaction

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