The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) highlights the significance of affordable low-carbon hydrogen as a crucial element in achieving global net-zero emissions by 2050. However, the production and economic potential for hydrogen are not evenly spread worldwide, leading to projections that about 25% of global hydrogen demand will be traded internationally by 2050. IRENA's report emphasizes the emergence of a new international market for low-carbon hydrogen, potentially reshaping global energy trade and offering opportunities for developing countries while also posing sustainability concerns. It suggests that developed nations are inclined to support renewable hydrogen production in developing regions to establish sustainable international value chains. The report underlines the necessity of a comprehensive sustainability approach that goes beyond emissions intensity to encompass economic, environmental, social, and governance factors. Furthermore, it advocates for ensuring that exporting regions benefit economically and socially from hydrogen production, promoting local industrial development and creating sustainable jobs. IRENA also urges exporting countries to drive a broader green transition to mitigate environmental burdens and support renewable energy deployment beyond hydrogen production needs.