Challenges and opportunities for the governance of hydropower
Emilio F. Moran
Nature Sustainability, Published online: 26 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41893-026-01782-2 Massive hydropower expansion in the global south repeats unsustainable past social and environmental harms, raising questions about how to govern these projects effectively. This Review highlights shifting and evolving global dynamics, and identifies opportunities for more just and strategic hydropower governance.