Namibia Gears Up for Global Green Hydrogen Summit with Local Support
Key Ideas
- The Global Green Hydrogen Summit in Windhoek has received N$650,000 in financial backing from local companies like Capricorn Group and Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme.
- The summit, organized by DMG events, aims to highlight Africa's role in the global hydrogen economy and the transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy.
- Collaboration is emphasized as essential for Namibia's ambitions to become the sustainable energy capital of Africa, involving partnerships with local entities and other countries.
- Sponsors like the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia focus on sustainable development, boosting livelihoods, and economic growth through green initiatives.
The Global Green Hydrogen Summit (GAH2S) in Windhoek is set to take place from 3 to 5 September, supported by N$650,000 funding from local companies. The summit, with the theme 'From Ambition to Action: Fuelling Africa’s Green Industrial Revolution,' is organized by DMG events in partnership with Vasco Da Gama Energy and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB). By focusing on Africa's role in the global hydrogen economy, the event aims to drive the transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy. Notable sponsors include the Capricorn Group, the Electricity Control Board, and the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme. The NIPDB stresses the importance of collaboration for Namibia's sustainable energy goals, while sponsors like Capricorn Group and Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia highlight the need for shared responsibility in advancing green initiatives. The summit's emphasis on partnerships, sustainability, and economic development aligns with Namibia's vision of a green future.