What information is required when applying for hydropower project certification that exceeds the capacity threshold?
The Project Developer shall provide the
following additional information as part of the documentation to be reviewed:
- A Stakeholder Consultation
Report, in accordance with the relevant Stakeholder
Consultation and Engagement Requirements. For project activities involving
existing dams (such as dams built for irrigation purposes), the stakeholder
consultation shall include a site-visit by local stakeholders taking part in
the consultation.
- A Compliance Report showing
that the project is in compliance with the latest WCD guidelines, validated by
a Gold Standard Validation and Verification Body (GS-VVB).