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

The discussion highlighted the success factor of the German-Kenya cooperation which has been instrumental in preparing and growing Kenya’s green hydrogen market since 2020. The session called for more cohesion and coordination amongst partners and the need to derisk green
A collaborative event at the Movenpick City Star Hotel in Jeddah brought together experts from academia, industry, and government to discuss renewable energy and clean technologies, focusing on Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals and fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on challenges and
A study tour to Germany enabled H2-policy exchange between German and Nigerian hydrogen experts.

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

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

Language: English

Study

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

Language: English

Infographic

Timeline of the formation and evolution of the global hydrogen industry

Language: English

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