Creating an Opportunity Space for Green Hydrogen in West Africa

Hydrogen has the potential to rapidly decarbonize hard-to-abate industrial sectors and has garnered significant attention worldwide. Many African countries are well-suited to develop sustainable hydrogen ecosystems, based on a strong solar and wind energy potential. Expanding hydrogen production could provide Africans with new access to clean energy sources, job opportunities in the zero-emission economy, public health benefits such as cleaner air and domestic wealth creation. UNDP's focus for the Capstone Workshop is on evaluating the role of sustainable hydrogen in the development of West African economies.