Webinar: International trade and green hydrogen

Renewable energy, particularly green hydrogen, stands as a critical element in the transition away from fossil fuels, addressing challenges in sectors like industrial processes, shipping, and aviation. The webinar explores the nexus between trade policies and the development of green hydrogen markets, based on the recent joint report between the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the World Trade Organization (WTO).

The session will highlight the potential of international trade in balancing supply and demand for green hydrogen and the role of trade policies in fostering the development of green hydrogen supply chains, acknowledging the significance of global collaboration. It will also explore the challenges and opportunities presented to developing economies by green hydrogen and its derivatives, emphasizing the need for harmonized regulatory frameworks to stimulate technology development, enhance transparency, and fuel market growth.

Featured speakers:

• Svetlana Chobanova, Legal Officer, Trade and Environment Division, WTO
• Luis Janeiro, Team Lead, End-use sectors, IRENA