Salon
Shaping a Common Green Future
Hydrogen Partnerships with Africa
Salon: Shaping a Common Green Future
November 17, 2020
online / Zoom
Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, African countries are recognizing new economic opportunities. One of these is the production of green hydrogen.
Thanks to its ideal natural conditions, Africa could become a central location for this technology of the future – benefiting regional development and the climate-friendly energy supply in Europe. During a panel discussion with business experts and scientists, we explored how to make energy partnerships between Africa and Europe sustainable.
In conversation with...
Contact Persons
Rhoda Berger, r.berger@globalperspectives.org
Supported by
BDI The Voice of German Industry
BMZ Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
Agency for Business and Economic Development
Afrika-Verein German-African Business Association
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