In December 2015, the International Hydropower Association (IHA) carried out an annual issues survey for the first time. This new, annual initiative aims to take the pulse of the hydropower sector at large, monitor key issues facing the sector and identify where new development is happening around the world.

In February 2016, we hosted an exclusive webinar for survey respondents, presenting the main findings from the survey to provide insights on the key trends in global hydropower development. We took a closer look at the following questions, and more:

• Where in the world is new hydropower capacity being deployed?
• What are seen as the most important topics for the sector in 2016?
• What policy developments are affecting hydropower around the world?
• Are hydropower professionals confident about growth in the sector?