Advancing Green Hydrogen: EU-GCC Workshop in Abu Dhabi
Key Ideas
- The "Green Hydrogen Workshop" in Abu Dhabi, organized by the EU and IRENA, aimed to advance sustainable energy solutions and green hydrogen development.
- Key discussions focused on regulatory frameworks, market opportunities, and investment strategies to unlock the potential of green hydrogen in decarbonizing industries like heavy industry, shipping, and aviation.
- Both regions, EU and GCC, showed a strong commitment to achieving a sustainable energy future through shared partnerships, as highlighted by EU Ambassador Lucie Berger and IRENA's Gurbuz Gonul.
- The outcomes of the workshop will contribute to building international value chains, enhancing innovation, and strengthening cross-regional partnerships in the green hydrogen sector.
The Delegation of the European Union to the United Arab Emirates, in collaboration with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), organized a "Green Hydrogen Workshop" in Abu Dhabi during the World Future Energy Summit and IRENA General Assembly. The workshop gathered policymakers, business leaders, and industry experts from the EU, GCC, and beyond to discuss sustainable energy solutions and green hydrogen development. The event, facilitated by the EU-GCC Cooperation on Green Transition project, delved into regulatory frameworks, market opportunities, and investment strategies to promote green hydrogen's potential in decarbonizing industries such as heavy industry, shipping, and aviation. Speakers like EU Ambassador Lucie Berger and IRENA's Gurbuz Gonul emphasized the transformative potential of green hydrogen in shaping a sustainable future and highlighted the commitment of both regions to cooperate on renewable energy and clean technologies. The workshop underscored the importance of international cooperation in building strong value chains and aligning policies to drive the green hydrogen economy forward. Launched in August 2023, the EU-GCC Cooperation on Green Transition Project, funded by the EU, aims to address global challenges like climate change and sustainable development. This project reinforces the long-standing partnership between the EU and GCC, emphasizing joint efforts to combat climate change and promote green transition. By leveraging EU expertise, the project seeks to deepen cooperation, foster green policies and technologies, and create a favorable business environment for collaboration among energy-related and green tech companies in the Gulf.
Topics
Middle East
Policy
Renewable Energy
Innovation
Investment
Sustainable Development
International Cooperation
EU-GCC Partnership
Workshop Outcome
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