The event in Bali welcomed the hydropower community from over 300 organisations and 50 countries .

International Hydropower Association ( IHA ) President Malcolm Turnbull said : “ Indonesian President Jokowi Widodo underscored the importance of advancing sustainable hydropower in powering sustainable growth .”

Jokowi welcomed delegates to the World Hydropower Congress with a commitment to the ongoing development of sustainable hydropower in Indonesia .

He said : “ I hope the World Hydropower Congress will help with international collaboration for sustainable hydropower to help develop a sustainable green global economy .”

The Hydropower Sustainability Alliance ( HSA ) was launched , marking a huge step forward for sustainable hydropower .

The HSA is a multi-stakeholder non-profit organisation governed by a combination of public and private sectors that enhances transparency through its rigorous sustainability assessment , certification system and robust capacitybuilding programme .

Leading figures and projects within the hydropower industry were celebrated at the WHC for their commitment to sustain-

able hydropower .

This year , Hydro-Québec ’ s Eastmain-1 Development won IHA ’ s coveted Blue Planet Prize with particular merit for engaging indigenous groups . The facility was the first to receive the Gold-level certification under the Hydropower Sustainability Standard .

Former IHA President Roger Gill and China Three Gorges Board Member Zhilin Wang were both recipients of the Mosonyi Award , which recognises individuals who have made a significant contribution to the hydropower community .

A key outcome of the 2023 World Hydropower Congress was the release of the Bali Statement on Powering Sustainable Growth . It states that sustainable hydropower must be the backbone of

national strategies to build thriving , lowcarbon economies bolstered by clean , renewable energy .

This is the key message of the Bali Statement , which , following the consultation phase , has provided four recommendations to policymakers to ensure this necessary collaboration can occur :

• Planning for future energy needs .

• Incentivising sustainable hydropower development through financial and market-based mechanisms .

• Accelerating the development of renewables through transparent and efficient permitting and licensing processes .

• Incorporating hydropower sustainability practices into government regulation and financial sector obligations . – @ Green

IHA personnel celebrate success of the WHC .

“ Sarawak Energy believes in IHA ’ s vision and has been a proud member for many years . As a strategic partner of the World Hydropower Congress , Sarawak Energy highlights the reality of the climate crisis . It sends a message to the energy industry that they must intensify efforts to work together collaboratively towards a more sustainable energy future .”

- Datu Sharbini Suhaili , Group CEO of Sarawak Energy

“ On the condition of global climate change , CISPDR is committed to sharing experience and wisdom in the sustainable development of hydropower and other renewable energy . The 2023 World Hydropower Congress provides a great platform to showcase our technology , experience and innovation in hydropower and renewable energy . We look forward to cooperating with the participants and achieving common development .”

– CIDSPR

“ KHN is pleased to have been part of the 2023 World Hydropower Congress organised by the International Hydropower Association . By supporting this Congress , we join the global community to advocate for renewable energy development and cleaner energy solutions . Together , we unite and work towards a clean energy future .”

- Antony Lesmana , CEO of PT KHN

“ It was great to meet with our partners at the World Hydropower Congress and discuss sustainable hydropower as a key enabler of the energy transition . As the only renewable and dispatchable source of electricity , hydropower is essential to keep the lights on with low-carbon electricity . Additionally , pumped storage facilitates the large-scale integration of renewables , stabilising the grid . We need to take decisive and urgent actions to enable this technology even more as we electrify and decarbonise the world .”

- Frederic Ribieras , CEO of Vernova Hydropower

“ China Three Gorges Corporation is honoured to be a Strategic Partner of the World Hydropower Congress . As a leading clean energy company in China with a distinctive track record in hydropower , the conversation around sustainable hydropower is a crucial one to support .” - China Three Gorges Corporation ( CTG )

“ This year , the world ’ s hydropower community gathered in Bali at the 2023 World Hydropower Congress to discuss ways to combat climate change with hydropower . SPIC , a responsible corporate citizen of Indonesia , pledges to support the event so that tangible outcomes can be delivered to COP28 to make the voice of the hydropower community heard worldwide .”

– SPIC

“ This congress has been a great occasion to meet decision-makers , innovators and experts from industry , governments , finance , civil society and academia . It is a unique platform to discuss how hydropower can help make net zero targets a reality . The event has once more underlined that hydropower is the backbone of renewable energy .”

- Dr Tobias Keitel , CEO of Voith Hydro

“ Andritz is not only a proud member of IHA , but also an important partner for hydropower in the region with a strong home base in Indonesia for many decades . The opportunity the World Hydropower Congress in Bali this year has provided to supercharge sustainable hydropower and take our message onto COP28 is vital . We look forward to a clean energy future with hydropower playing a central role .”

- Frédéric Sauze , Member of the Andritz Executive Board and CEO of Andritz Hydro

“ We enjoyed connecting with other hydropower developers and showcasing our experience with variable renewable energy development throughout Sichuan at the World Hydropower Congress .”

- Yalong Hydro

“ By supporting the World Hydropower Congress , we hope hydropower will light up Indonesia with zero-emission energy .”

- Kalla Bukaka