Guidelines for sustainable hydropower use of the Danube basin.

The Guidelines for sustainable hydropower use of the Danube basin are primarily intended for public bodies and institutions responsible for hydropower planning, but they are also important for potential investors in the hydropower sector, NGOs and the rest of the interested public. The guidelines are recommendations and are not legally binding.
The overall aim of the guidelines is to create a common vision and understanding of the requirements, policy framework and issues that need to be addressed to ensure the sustainable use of hydropower in the Danube basin. The purpose of this document is to support the uniform and coordinated implementation of relevant legislation, in particular the EU Renewable Energy Directive, the EU Water Directive and other relevant environmental and water management regulations. The aim of the guidelines is to support the timely achievement of goals related to energy from renewable sources by ensuring a proportionate and more efficient decision-making process, while ensuring the achievement of environmental and water management goals.