H2 diplo – Hydrogen Diplomacy

H₂-diplo

Decarbonization Diplomacy

What is H₂-diplo?

H₂-diplo is an initiative of the Federal Foreign Office to support the German Federal Government's energy and climate foreign policy. In order to limit global warming to 1.5°C, greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced. This requires a move away from fossil fuels such as crude oil, natural gas or coal. H₂-diplo is working together with partner countries on ways to use green hydrogen to decarbonise and diversify their economies. Green hydrogen produced from renewable energies can play a key role in decarbonising so-called hard-to-abate sectors, such as the production of chemicals or steel. In addition, H₂-diplo addresses geopolitical questions surrounding the international market ramp-up of green hydrogen, such as shifting balances of power on the path to a climate-neutral global economy.

News & Events

Global

H2-diplo at the Open Day of the Federal Foreign Office

Decarbonization, Geopolitics, Hydrogen Strategy, Sustainability

For the first time, H2-diplo was represented at this year’s Open Day of the German Federal Foreign Office. Representatives from the Ministry and the H2-diplo team in Berlin presented the topic “Hydrogen Diplomacy – what is that?”

Global

Launch of the “African Green Hydrogen Report” at Cape Town Green Hydrogen Summit

August 7, 2025
Country Potentials, Decarbonization, Sustainability, Trade & Markets

The report “African Green Hydrogen Report – Potential to Power: Advancing Green Hydrogen Across Africa”, co-published by H2-diplo, was officially launched at the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Cape Town.

Kenya

Regional Hydrogen Symposium in Nairobi Gathers Momentum for Green Hydrogen in Eastern Africa

Decarbonization, Geopolitics, Regulatory Framework, Sustainability, Trade & Markets

The inaugural Eastern Africa Regional Green Hydrogen Symposium took place on 13-15 May 2025 at the Pullman Hotel in Nairobi, bringing together over 250 regional and international stakeholders committed to building a green hydrogen future for Eastern Africa.

H₂-diplo activities in partner countries and beyond

With the H₂-diplo offices and several other activities, the project is working with stakeholders such as governments, think tanks, NGOs and German embassies worldwide. To find out more about these activities in each country, please click on this world map.

Media items

Study

Regional Cooperation Analysis Green Hydrogen and Decarbonization in Central Asia

Language: English

Kazakhstan
Country Potentials, Decarbonization, Regulatory Framework, Skills Development, Trade & Markets

Study

Powering the Transition: Forecasting and Closing the Skills Gap for Saudi Arabia’s Renewable Energy Sector

Language: English

Saudi Arabia
Country Potentials, Decarbonization, Skills Development

Study

Comparative Analysis of Global Hydrogen Policies and Strategies with Recommendations for Nigeria: Focusing on Green Hydrogen Regulation, Value Chain Development, and Power-to-X

Language: English

Nigeria
Country Potentials, Decarbonization, Hydrogen Strategy, Regulatory Framework

H₂-diplo

Decarbonization Diplomacy

What is H₂-diplo?

News & Events

H2-diplo at the Open Day of the Federal Foreign Office

Launch of the “African Green Hydrogen Report” at Cape Town Green Hydrogen Summit

Regional Hydrogen Symposium in Nairobi Gathers Momentum for Green Hydrogen in Eastern Africa

H₂-diplo activities in partner countries and beyond

With the H₂-diplo offices and several other activities, the project is working with stakeholders such as governments, think tanks, NGOs and German embassies worldwide. To find out more about these activities in each country, please click on this world map.

Media items

Study

Regional Cooperation Analysis Green Hydrogen and Decarbonization in Central Asia

Study

Powering the Transition: Forecasting and Closing the Skills Gap for Saudi Arabia’s Renewable Energy Sector

Study

Comparative Analysis of Global Hydrogen Policies and Strategies with Recommendations for Nigeria: Focusing on Green Hydrogen Regulation, Value Chain Development, and Power-to-X

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H2-diplo

Decarbonization Diplomacy

What is H2-diplo?

News & Events

H2-diplo at the Open Day of the Federal Foreign Office

Launch of the “African Green Hydrogen Report” at Cape Town Green Hydrogen Summit

Regional Hydrogen Symposium in Nairobi Gathers Momentum for Green Hydrogen in Eastern Africa

H2-diplo activities in partner countries and beyond

With the H2-diplo offices and several other activities, the project is working with stakeholders such as governments, think tanks, NGOs and German embassies worldwide. To find out more about these activities in each country, please click on this world map.

Media items

Study

Regional Cooperation Analysis Green Hydrogen and Decarbonization in Central Asia

Study

Powering the Transition: Forecasting and Closing the Skills Gap for Saudi Arabia’s Renewable Energy Sector

Study

Comparative Analysis of Global Hydrogen Policies and Strategies with Recommendations for Nigeria: Focusing on Green Hydrogen Regulation, Value Chain Development, and Power-to-X

Impressions

If you believe that you suffer (potential) negative social and/or environmental consequences from IKI projects, or wish to report the improper use of funds, to voice complaints and seek redress, you can do so using the IKI Independent Complaint Mechanism.

DATA PROTECTION

IMPRINT

H₂-diplo

What is H₂-diplo?

H₂-diplo activities in partner countries and beyond

With the H₂-diplo offices and several other activities, the project is working with stakeholders such as governments, think tanks, NGOs and German embassies worldwide. To find out more about these activities in each country, please click on this world map.