Pembuat keputusan global dan pakar antarabangsa akan menggariskan potensi hidrogen hijau untuk memperjuangkan matlamat sifar bersih global di Abu Dhabi, menjelang COP28 yang dihoskan UAE tahun ini.
Minggu Kelestarian Abu Dhabi (ADSW), inisiatif global yang diperjuangkan oleh UAE dan kuasa tenaga bersihnya Masdar untuk mempercepatkan pembangunan mampan, akan mengadakan Sidang Kemuncak Hidrogen Hijau tahunannya yang pertama tahun ini, menonjolkan kepentingan hidrogen hijau yang semakin meningkat dalam pemacu global ke arah sifar bersih.
Sidang Kemuncak Hidrogen Hijau 2023, yang berlangsung pada 18 Januari, akan menjadi salah satu acara penting yang berlangsung di ADSW 2023, yang akan memanggil ketua negara, penggubal dasar, pemimpin industri, pelabur, belia dan usahawan, untuk satu siri dialog yang berkesan menjelang Persidangan Perubahan Iklim Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (COP28), yang akan diadakan di UAE dari 30 November-12 Disember.
COP28, the Emirates Climate Conference, will see the conclusion of the first Global Stocktake of the Paris Agreement – assessing the progress made by countries on their national climate plans.
H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Special Envoy for Climate Change, and Chairman of Masdar, said, “We stand at a critical moment as nations prepare to gather in the UAE to highlight progress on meeting climate objectives and to explore pathways to net zero. Ahead of COP28, ADSW2023 will provide a platform for vital dialogue between key stakeholders and decision makers, as we look to forge alliances and develop innovative solutions to deliver an inclusive energy transition. The UAE and Masdar have long believed that green hydrogen will play a key role in that energy transition and as we continue to explore low-carbon and zero-carbon energy solutions, the time is right for green hydrogen to take a more central role at ADSW.”
The inaugural Green Hydrogen Summit at ADSW will cover topics including, developments in hydrogen production, conversion, transport, storage, and use. It will include high-level discussions focused on the development of the UAE hydrogen economy, the role of government and regulation, and panel sessions on a broad range of topics including innovation, sustainable finance, green energy in Africa, and hydrogen’s value chain.
Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer, Masdar, said, “As green hydrogen continues to show growing promise as a critical enabler of our net-zero future, we must unlock its full potential by accelerating research and development and investment in this vital sector. Masdar is excited to launch the ADSW Green Hydrogen Summit to support the development of the UAE’s green hydrogen economy and help realize the global energy transition. This inaugural Summit will also pave the way toward COP28 in the UAE, where we can expect green hydrogen to be a key component of a future low-carbon energy market.”
The Green Hydrogen Summit is held in partnership with the Hydrogen Council, Atlantic Council, International Renewable Energy Agency and Dii Desert Energy.
ADSW host Masdar announced in December the formation of its new green hydrogen business to support the UAE’s green hydrogen economy. Masdar’s green hydrogen business aims to produce up to one million tonnes of green hydrogen per annum by 2030. Masdar is already actively involved in a number of projects related to green hydrogen production, including agreements with leading Egyptian state-backed organizations to cooperate on the development of green hydrogen production plants, targeting an electrolyzer capacity of 4 gigawatts by 2030, and output of up to 480,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year.
ADSW, established in 2008, brings together heads of state, policymakers, industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and youth to discuss, engage and debate climate action and innovation to ensure a sustainable world.
The first international sustainability gathering of the year, ADSW 2023 will again feature the ADSW Summit, hosted by Masdar. Taking place on January 16, the Summit will focus on a wide range of critical topics including Food and Water Security, Energy Access, Industrial Decarbonization, Health, and Climate Adaptation.
As in previous years, ADSW 2023 will feature partner-led events and opportunities for international engagement on sustainability-related topics, including the International Renewable Energy Agency’s IRENA Assembly, the Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum, the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum, and the World Future Energy Summit.
ADSW 2023 will also mark the 15th anniversary of the Zayed Sustainability Prize – the UAE’s pioneering global award for recognizing excellence in sustainability. Masdar’s Youth for Sustainability platform will hold the Y4S Hub during the week, which aims to attract 3,000 young people, while the annual forum for Masdar’s Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) platform will also be held, giving women a greater voice in the sustainability debate.
Tarikh penting untuk ADSW 2023 termasuk:
- 14 – 15 Januari: Perhimpunan IRENA, Forum Tenaga Majlis Atlantik
- 16 Januari: Majlis Perasmian, Pengumuman Strategi COP28 dan Majlis Anugerah Zayed Sustainability Prize, ADSW Summit
- 16 – 18 Januari: Sidang Kemuncak Tenaga Masa Depan Dunia, Hab Kelestarian Belia 4, Inovasi
- 17 Januari: Forum WiSER
- 18 Januari: Sidang Kemuncak Hidrogen Hijau dan Forum Kewangan Lestari Abu Dhabi
