"It is important that Green Hydrogen is seen more than just a project of producing Green Hydrogen, that this is also about addressing inequality, hunger and unemployment".

Ambassador Beck highlighted the benefits of working together. There is a collaboration between Namibia and Germany, with a push to decarbonise our lives and Namibia has been a clear exemplar of that. This is apparent in the way it has pushed for the advancement of a hydrogen hub over the past 12 to 18 months.

The typical query surrounds "if there is a demand for Green Hydrogen"?

Given the context that currently 90 million tons are produced worldwide from nongreen sources, the answer is yes It therefore can’t be emphasised strongly enough that the importance of the private sector is imperative for success.

Green Hydrogen is an industry for long term profit

Long term investment needs to be in place (solar and wind generation assets that are not just quick profit related).

"It is more than just producing Green hydrogen in Namibia, it is a project to bring people in Namibia to a different [economic] level, to address the question of inequality, to combat hunger and find jobs for people" .

Mr. Herbert Beck, German Ambassador to Namibia 90 Million Tons