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Central region, Central Highlands work toward sustainable hydropower

A multilateral talk on sustainable hydropower in the central and Central Highlands regions took place in the central city of Da Nang on December 6.
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Da Nang (VNA) – A multilateral talk on sustainable hydropower in the centraland Central Highlands regions took place in the central city of Da Nang onDecember 6.

Theconference gathered state officials, policy-makers, builders, socialorganisations, media agencies and residents.

Participatingexperts and researchers talked about the pros and cons of local hydropowerprojects built between 2013 and 2016, presenting several surveys on the impactsof hydropower plants on Vu Gia-Thu Bon river system on Dai Hong Commune inQuang Nam’s Dai Loc District, and of the Buon Kuoop plant on Ea Tung and DraiVillages in Dak Lak’s Kroong An District.

The VietnamElectricity (EVN) estimated that by 2015, the country, home to over 2,371rivers, had used up more than 80 percent of its hydropower potential estimatedat 35,000 MW. These electricity projects have contributed to ensuring energysecurity and economic growth. However, they also caused negative environmentaland social impacts.

Dang NgocQuang, a consultant at the Vietnam River Network (VRN), recommended measures toaddress hydropower problems need to involve affected residents, who in turnshould be enable to access legal services and technical support.

The VRNresearch group highlighted the necessity of improving residents’ skills andlegal knowledge in sending feedback and petitions on compensation and relocationto relevant parties, such as provincial authorities and construction companies./.  
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