Empowering East Africa: EACREEE and GIZ Partner on Green Hydrogen Development
Key Ideas
- The East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Efficiency (EACREEE) and GIZ signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Nairobi to collaborate on developing green hydrogen frameworks and policies in East Africa.
- The partnership aims to conduct a baseline study to assess the current state of green hydrogen development, identify regional potential, analyze policies and regulatory frameworks, and explore trade opportunities in the region.
- Through capacity-building initiatives like training sessions and site visits, the collaboration seeks to position Eastern Africa as a leader in green hydrogen innovation, fostering a greener energy landscape and green industrialization future for the region.
- The MoU signifies a joint commitment to advancing green hydrogen initiatives, creating a path towards a sustainable, low-carbon energy future in East Africa through partnerships, dialogue, and skill development.
In Nairobi, Kenya, The East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Efficiency (EACREEE) and The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH have signed a Memorandum of Understanding focused on Green Hydrogen development in East Africa. This partnership aims to shape regional policy briefs, enhance capacities through training sessions, site visits, and develop learning resources related to green hydrogen. Key individuals involved in the signing ceremony include Bodo Immink, GIZ Country Director, Canon Goddy Muhanguzi Muhumuza, Executive Director of EACREEE, and others. The collaboration also plans to conduct a baseline study to evaluate the current state of green hydrogen in East Africa, identify potential, analyze policies, and explore trade opportunities. The overall goal is to position Eastern Africa as a leader in green hydrogen innovation, fostering a sustainable, low-carbon energy future for the region. The MoU signifies a shared vision for a greener future, emphasizing cooperation to advance green hydrogen initiatives and achieve sustainable development goals in East Africa.
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Training
Renewable Energy
Innovation
Sustainable Development
Policy Development
Capacity Building
Regional Cooperation
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