H4D Fourth Partners and Stakeholders Meeting | Tokyo, Japan

The Fourth Hydrogen for Development (H4D) Partners’ Meeting, held in Tokyo, marked a significant milestone for the initiative, our first convening in a hydrogen-importing country. Japan’s increasing demand for clean hydrogen and its derivatives from emerging markets and developing countries set the stage for a dynamic and forward-looking dialogue.

Co-organized by the World Bank–ESMAP, the Clean Fuel Ammonia Association (CFAA), Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), Japan Hydrogen Association (JH2A), and The Japan Gas Association, the event brought together senior Japanese officials, hydrogen experts, and partners from over 14 countries. Together, we explored pathways to decarbonize industry, create green jobs, and enhance global energy security. The Tokyo meeting reaffirmed the H4D partnership’s commitment to building a sustainable and inclusive hydrogen economy.