Montral Climate Change Conference:

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Montréal Climate Change Conference A Landmark
Event for Hydropower
Business Summit on Sustainable
Hydropower Portland, Oregon August 1st,
2006 Pierre Fortin President Canadian
Hydropower Association

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Agenda

• About CHA
• COP 11 / MOP 1
• Why so successful?
• What next?

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About CHA

• Founded in 1998
• 40 corporate members producers, manufacturers,
  developers, engineering firms, organizations
• More than 95 of the hydropower capacity in
  Canada
• Advocacy, education

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The international dam industry has
little experience in modern public relations or
lobbying techniques. Patrick McCully, 2001
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COP 11 / MOP 1

• Landmark event for hydropower
• IHA / CHA accredited, numerous association
  delegates attend
• CHA invited as member of the Canadian delegation
• NHA and USHCID attend

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COP 11 / MOP 1

• Landmark event for hydropower
• Joint publications
• Facts about GHG Emissions from
• Freshwater Systems
• Hydropower A Sustainable Success
• Story
• Presence at exhibit hall
• Well attended side event
• Anti hydro activists keep low profile!

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There is no doubt that hydropower can play a
significant role in meeting many environmental
goals, including climate change. Stéphane
Dion Canadas Former Environment Minister
Montréal, December 4, 2005
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Why so successful?

• Planning ahead
• Working together
• HCI Publications
• International Hydropower Association
• National Hydropower Association
• US Hydropower Council for International Dev.
• Canadian Hydropower Association

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What next?

• Strengthen global and regional cooperation
• Build alliances with like minded organizations
• Initiate dialogue with parties who have different
  interests
• Be more proactive (action plan for concerted
  efforts)

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The Canadian Hydropower Association
Clean, renewable energy for today and tomorrow