#14 November: It was such an exciting first day for our team at #COP29! We hosted three engaging side events, bringing together public and private sector leaders to discuss the future of #hydrogen. With strong attendance, a vibrant atmosphere, and insightful discussions, it’s clear that hydrogen’s potential resonates across the international community. Looking forward to more impactful conversations in the days ahead!
✅In collaboration with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, UNIDO explored the topic of derisking investment in #hydrogen technologies to accelerate the #decarbonisation of industrial sectors.
🔹 The panel explored the pivotal role countries in the Global South, with significant renewable energy potential and mineral resources, can play in producing clean fuels and materials, generating added value domestically before export.
🔹The panel came to the consensus that technology is not the limiting factor to the development of hydrogen industry but the shortcomings are on the regulatory framework and financing.
🤝 With Rebecca Maserumule, Ph.D., Pradeep Tharakan Smeeta Fokeer, moderated by Luiza Demôro)
✅ In alignment with the #COP29 Presidency, #UNIDO hosted an event with its public and private sector partners to emphasize the need for ambitious climate action, empower governments to fulfil their commitments through large-scale hydrogen initiatives, and discuss sustainability criteria for such projects. During the event, UNIDO presented the #Guidelines, being developed in collaboration with both UN and non-UN stakeholders, including UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), #UNEP, #UNECE, #IRENA, #AfDB, #IDOS, consulting governments, and private sector representatives such as Dii Desert Energy.
🔹 These guidelines offer a valuable tool to help governments transparently prioritize proposals that advance national SDG goals and support a just energy transition.
🔹 A publication detailing these guidelines will be available to the public in the coming months.
🤝With Smeeta Fokeer, Jan Sievernich, Frank Wouters, Dario Liguti, Rebecca Maserumule, Ph.D., Clovis Freire, PhD, Asher Lessels, Alicia Eastman
✅ #UNIDO, together with the International Hydrogen Fuel Cell Association (IHFCA) and the International Hydrogen Energy Centre (IHEC), hosted an insightful session on low-emission hydrogen’s role in decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors.
🔹 The session showcased advancements in low-emission hydrogen technologies, the importance of public-private partnerships, and featured pioneering low-emission hydrogen vehicle developments by global automotive leaders.
🤝With: Ms. Ju WANG, Secretary General, (IHFCA); Mr. Xiaolong FU, Deputy Director, (IHEC); Gurbuz Gonul (IRENA); Benny O., Anglo American; Mr. Ibrahima SINI, Deputy Director, Mintal Hydrogen Energy Technology; Ms. Audrey Ma, REFIRE Group; Mr. Changsheng YAO, CEO, HydoTech; Ms. Smeeta Fokeer, UNIDO
China Market Legal Strategist at Nordic China Business Hub
1moWhat an incredible achievement to contribute at such a significant event.