The EDF Group is the world leader of electricity production, with an historical background of public services, providing energy and innovative services to more than 38 million customers worldwide. For many years, EDF has been developing specific skills in the field of water resources management, meteorological forecast and environment preservation in order to better optimize its power generation and water resources while protecting ecosystems. EDF operates nearly 500 hydropower plants and has a recognized worldwide experience in the design and operation of multi-purpose hydro schemes, dealing with agriculture, drinking water, tourism, industry, energy,... issues within a sustainable development perspective. Therefore, water is naturally at the heart of its core business and skills.