Alongside the vital climate benefits and cost-efficiency gains, a truly global hydrogen economy can provide meaningful contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) both in emerging markets and in developed countries, fostering just transition, boosting sustainable growth, and providing clean jobs.
Continue readingAccelerating global trade in hydrogen and unlocking its socio-economic benefits: International Hydrogen Trade Forum and Hydrogen Council sign partnership agreement at COP28
The International Hydrogen Trade Forum (IHTF) and the Hydrogen Council have officially signed a partnership agreement today at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28).
Continue readingCOP28 Presidency marks the launch of flagship initiatives to unlock the climate and socio-economic benefits of hydrogen
Today, at COP28 a suite of flagship initiatives has been launched to accelerate commercialisation of hydrogen to keep the 1.5 Degrees target within reach and to unlock the socio-economic benefits of cross-border value chains for hydrogen and its derivatives
Continue readingGlobal trade key to accelerating a more cost-effective transition to a hydrogen economy
As we strive for a completely decarbonized world by 2050, the importance of hydrogen’s role in a transition to net zero has never been more evident. But in the face of a challenging economic landscape, and rising supply chain costs and constraints, the need to supply the world with the most competitive sources of clean hydrogen is paramount, a new Hydrogen Council summary report released today says.
Continue readingHydrogen Council grows in size as momentum for clean hydrogen soars; welcomes three new industry leaders
The Hydrogen Council is pleased to welcome three new members committed to actively shaping the future of hydrogen as a vital catalyst for global decarbonization.
Continue readingNew report highlights the integral role of clean hydrogen in decarbonizing energy systems
A new report released today by the Hydrogen Council underscores the integral role of hydrogen in transitioning global energy systems from unabated fossil fuels to clean energy, paving the way for a net zero future.
Continue readingIPHE and Hydrogen Council launch H2-DEIA initiative to champion diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in global hydrogen economy
The International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE) today announced the launch of its H2-DEIA platform at the Hydrogen Americas Summit in Washington D.C., in partnership with the Hydrogen Council.
Continue readingHydrogen Council Executive Director steps down to focus on health
Hydrogen Council Executive Director Daryl Wilson was diagnosed with leukemia in August. He is stepping down to focus on treatment and recovery.
Continue readingAccelerating decarbonisation and just transition with renewable hydrogen and derivatives
As we move from strategies and announcements to implementation on the ground, UNIDO and Hydrogen Council advance close cooperation to help unlocking environmental and socio-economic benefits of renewable hydrogen and derivatives internationally.
Continue readingAdvancing global cooperation on certification of hydrogen and derivatives: Hydrogen Certification 101
IPHE and IEA H2 TCP, with support from IRENA and contributions from the Hydrogen Council and the International Power-to-X Hub, today release the Hydrogen Certification 101 paper, developed under the Breakthrough Agenda’s Hydrogen Breakthrough priority action H.1 Standards and Certification.
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