Amidst the global push towards carbon neutrality, clean energy has emerged as the cornerstone solution to address the climate crisis and the green engine driving economic recovery. China is actively and prudently advancing towards carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, deepening the energy revolution, controlling fossil fuel consumption, and accelerating the construction of a new energy system. It is poised to become a leader in the international green energy system and a guardian of global sustainable energy security.
Hydrogen energy, with its attributes of cleanliness, high efficiency, broad application potential, and abundant sources, is recognized as the most promising new energy source of the 21st century and a crucial tool for decarbonizing the global economy. Currently, China's hydrogen energy industry is exhibiting a positive development trend, marked by continuous improvements in the supporting capabilities, maturity, and localization levels of the entire industrial chain. Industrial innovation capabilities have further enhanced, market application spaces have continued to expand, and attention has begun to be paid to potential green and low-carbon impacts on the ecological environment.
Given this context, the International Hydrogen Fuel Cell Association (IHFCA), Sinopec, and the Foreign Cooperation and Exchange Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE-FCEC), in collaboration with other organizations, are jointly organizing a side event titled "Hydrogen Powering Climate Action: Towards a Clean Energy Future with Net-Zero Emissions" during the COP29 Conference, to be held in the "China Corner" within the Blue Zone on November 13, 2024.Its goal is to exchange insights on the international development trends of hydrogen energy, showcase China's innovative hydrogen energy practices, share the story of China's green and low-carbon development, and promote the efficient and sustainable development and international cooperation of hydrogen energy.
Contact:
Ms. Wei ZOU
weizou@ihfca.net
+86 17310080791
Mr. Weilin ZHANG
weilinzhang@ihfca.net
+86 1998985246
I. Event Theme
Hydrogen Powering Climate Action: Towards a Clean Energy Future with Net-Zero Emissions
II. Date and Location
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, 13th November, 2024
Blue Zone, China Corner, Baku Olympic Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan
III. Organizer
Organizer:
International Hydrogen Fuel Cell Association (IHFCA)
SINOPEC
Foreign Cooperation and Exchange Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE-FCEC)
Co-Organizer:
Environmental Defense Fund Beijing Representative Office (EDF Beijing)
IV. Invited Participants
The event will invite representatives from governments, media, universities, research institutions, NGOs, and other relevant organizations, including domestic entities such as the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Sinopec, Tsinghua University, Erdos City, and China Energy Group; and international organizations and foreign institutions such as the International Hydrogen Fuel Cell Association (IHFCA), Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), International Hydrogen Council, and Anglo American. The goal is to exchange insights on the international development trends of hydrogen energy, showcase China's innovative hydrogen energy practices, and promote its safe, efficient, sustainable development and international cooperation.
V. Audience Invitation
The event will also invite the Azerbaijani environmental authorities and relevant units serving as COP29 hosts, international organizations such as UNIDO, as well as partners participating in the China Corner during the conference.
VI. Promotion Plan
Domestic Promotion: Prior to the event, news of the side event will be preheated through the official websites and WeChat accounts of MEE-FCEC, IHFCA, and Sinopec. During the event, timely updates will be shared on these platforms, and interviews and reports will be arranged with CCTV, China Daily, China Environment News, and other official media outlets to further enhance the influence of the side event.
International Promotion: Promotions will also be carried out through local media in Azerbaijan and partner platforms such as EDF.
Onsite Promotion: Models of Sinopec's hydrogen energy projects will be displayed at the venue, accompanied by promotional banners and flyers.