The opening remarks by Ms Beate Trankmann at the 2024 Hydrogen Industry Conference in China underscore the critical role of hydrogen in transitioning to a sustainable, low-carbon future. Foshan, China, in collaboration with UNDP since 2016, has been at the forefront of pioneering China's hydrogen economy. The speech highlights the pressing need to address the climate emergency, with a particular focus on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, stressing that current progress falls short, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. The conference emphasizes the potential of hydrogen and fuel cell technology to revolutionize energy systems, reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly, and accelerate the green transition, particularly in sectors like transportation. UNDP's longstanding partnership with China has led to the expansion of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and the establishment of China's first hydrogen economy vocational school in 2019. Furthermore, UNDP is collaborating with Ordos to produce green hydrogen using renewable energy sources, setting a new standard for clean energy production in China. The speech calls for concrete actions at the upcoming Climate summit to advance the green hydrogen sector and create green jobs, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and partnership in building a sustainable hydrogen economy for the future.