At the heart of the ambitious energy transition in the Mediterranean region, the Third Industry Advisory Board Meeting (IAB) and the Fourth Steering Committee (SteerCo) meeting of the MED-GEM Network, held in Istanbul, brought together governments, industry experts, and stakeholders to accelerate the development of green hydrogen. Over two days of strategic exchanges, participants reviewed progress, identified challenges, and set priorities for 2025.
The discussions highlighted the EU’s renewed commitment to the region through the forthcoming Mediterranean Pact, which places green hydrogen at the center of its energy and climate strategies. Key EU initiatives, such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and hydrogen certification pilots, were recognised as vital tools for positioning the Mediterranean as a global leader in renewable energy. The MED-GEM Network emerged as a critical platform for fostering regional collaboration and aligning strategies to drive tangible progress in the green hydrogen economy.