Hydropower climate change mitigation

Hydropower is an important low-carbon energy source. Nevertheless, it is essential to carefully assess the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of a hydropower project and to strive for further reductions in these emissions. 

This How-to guide provides a structured approach to assessing and managing greenhouse gas emissions at the project level. It aims to support project developers, owners and other key stakeholders of the sector in further strengthening the role of hydropower in climate change mitigation.