- The 41st Steering Committee Meeting of the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE) is being held in New Delhi.
- The IPHE Steering Committee Meetings, held biannually, provide an important platform for developing international collaboration and coordination among member countries, stakeholders, and decision makers.
About IPHE
- The IPHE was created in 2003 as an international intergovernmental cooperation led by the United States.
- Its goal is to accelerate advancement in hydrogen and fuel cell technology.
- IPHE has 21 member countries and the European Commission is a non-voting member.
- Member countries include major economies such as the United States, Japan, Germany, China, South Korea, and Canada, as well as India.
- Additionally, the United Kingdom, Russia, and Singapore have been mentioned in various contexts within the supplied materials, but they are not specifically recognised as IPHE members.
Objectives of the IPHE
- The IPHE aspires to expedite the transition to clean and efficient energy and mobility systems using hydrogen and fuel cell technology in various sectors and applications.
- The collaboration serves as a venue for exchanging information about member countries’ activities, policies, technological state, safety, rules, codes, standards, and outreach efforts.
- Advancing Clean Hydrogen Technologies: IPHE advocates a sustainable future by highlighting hydrogen’s adaptability in a variety of industries as well as its role in decarbonising energy systems.
Key Initiatives: H2 DEIA Platform
- In 2023, IPHE announced the launch of the H2-DEIA platform in collaboration with the Hydrogen Council.
- It is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the hydrogen and fuel cell industries.
- Its goal is to build a diverse workforce, discuss best practices, and promote workforce development in the hydrogen sector.
Source: https://www.iphe.net/