To support green and sustainable SHP development in China, in particular ecological restoration of rivers, operational safety management, and automation improvements, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in cooperation with the Chinese Ministry of Water Resources（MWR）and Ministry of Finance (MOF), proposed the project, "Upgrading of China SHP Capacity", which was officially approved by the GEF Council in June 2016. Implementation of the Project was kicked off formally in November 2017. Through the GEF fund, the Project leverages the Rural Hydropower Capacity Expansion Program under China's 13th Five-Year Plan. It puts additional value to the program by facilitating the formulation of policies to support green SHP development, setting up demonstration plants for green SHP certification, and standardizing safety measures, introducing modern equipment and technology, and improving industrial capacity. The Project is also meant for accumulating experiences in green SHP development around the globe.
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