H2 diplo – Decarbonization 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

Nigeria

Nigeria launches National Hydrogen Policy Development to advance Clean Energy Future

February 25, 2025
Decarbonization, Geopolitics, Regulatory Framework, Sustainability, Trade & Markets

Nigeria has officially begun developing its National Hydrogen Policy, marking a major step toward a sustainable energy future. Government officials, key stakeholders (among them the H₂-diplo Office Abuja), and international partners gathered to set the foundation for this initiative.

Global

Promoting a Just Energy Transition: How Feminist Foreign Policy Can Help Reshape Global Power Structures in the Energy Sector

February 24, 2025
Decarbonization, Regulatory Framework, Sustainability

A new H2-diplo study explores how integrating feminist foreign policy into global energy governance can drive a more equitable and sustainable transition, ensuring no community is left behind.

Global

Net Zero for Global Security? Navigating Geopolitical Shifts in the Energy Transition and the Rise of Global Hydrogen Trade

Decarbonization, Geopolitics, Sustainability, Trade & Markets

At the BMW Foundation Herbet Quandt’s Energy Security Hub accompanying the Munich Security Conference 2025, experts explored the geopolitical implications of the global energy transition and the emerging hydrogen economy, highlighting security risks, industrial competitiveness, and the path to a

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

Challenging Entrenched Power Structures in the Energy Sector – Feminist Foreign Policy as a Key to a Just Transition

Language: English

Global
Decarbonization, Geopolitics, Regulatory Framework, Sustainability

Study

Saudi Arabia’s Potential to Enhance its Position as a Key Goods’ Provider for the Energy Transition and the Upcoming Hydrogen Economy

Language: English

Saudi Arabia
Country Potentials, Decarbonization

Study

Prospects for the Ukrainian green hydrogen sector - A comparative analysis of the state of hydrogen markets and policies in key countries

Language: English

Ukraine
Ammonia, Decarbonization, Geopolitics, Hydrogen Strategy, Trade & Markets

H₂-diplo

Decarbonization Diplomacy

What is H₂-diplo?

News & Events

Nigeria launches National Hydrogen Policy Development to advance Clean Energy Future

Promoting a Just Energy Transition: How Feminist Foreign Policy Can Help Reshape Global Power Structures in the Energy Sector

Net Zero for Global Security? Navigating Geopolitical Shifts in the Energy Transition and the Rise of Global Hydrogen Trade

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

Challenging Entrenched Power Structures in the Energy Sector – Feminist Foreign Policy as a Key to a Just Transition

Study

Saudi Arabia’s Potential to Enhance its Position as a Key Goods’ Provider for the Energy Transition and the Upcoming Hydrogen Economy

Study

Prospects for the Ukrainian green hydrogen sector - A comparative analysis of the state of hydrogen markets and policies in key countries

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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.

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H2-diplo

Decarbonization Diplomacy

What is H2-diplo?

News & Events

Nigeria launches National Hydrogen Policy Development to advance Clean Energy Future

Promoting a Just Energy Transition: How Feminist Foreign Policy Can Help Reshape Global Power Structures in the Energy Sector

Net Zero for Global Security? Navigating Geopolitical Shifts in the Energy Transition and the Rise of Global Hydrogen Trade

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

Challenging Entrenched Power Structures in the Energy Sector – Feminist Foreign Policy as a Key to a Just Transition

Study

Saudi Arabia’s Potential to Enhance its Position as a Key Goods’ Provider for the Energy Transition and the Upcoming Hydrogen Economy

Study

Prospects for the Ukrainian green hydrogen sector - A comparative analysis of the state of hydrogen markets and policies in key countries

Impressions

Supported by

Implemented by

Implemented by

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.