EU-Pacific Talks: H2 - Hydrogen Hype

Over the course of 6 months, the most tempting issues will be on the table, such as the growing influence of China, climate agenda, economic relations, or the United States' new administration.

Speakers:

- Joana Fonseca, Analyst, Intelligence Hydrogen Europe
- Bunro Shiozawa, Senior Associate, Sumitomo Chemical/ Innovation Strategy Coordinator, Energy Management, SIP
- Jan Sochor, Analyst, Czech Hydrogen Technology Platform (HYTEP)
- Petr Mervart, Plenipotentiary of the Minister of Industry and Trade for Hydrogen Technologies

Moderation: Michal Hrubý, Research Fellow, EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy
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Hydrogen is a promising energy source for the implementation of a decarbonization society, which is a common challenge for both the EU and Japan. In 2017, the government of Japan formulated the Basic Hydrogen Strategy and, in line with the following Roadmap, the industry, academia and government are working together to build a hydrogen-based society. The Czech government has also developped and ratified their own hydrogen strategy. Furthermore, at the EU-Japan Summit on May 27, 2021, the EU-Japan Green Alliance agreed that there will be a further framework for cooperation in this area. This seminar is expected to deepen the understanding of the recent developments of the idea of a hydrogen society in both the Czech Republic and Japan, and provide an opportunity for further cooperation.
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The online debate was broadcasted on March 17.