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Hydrogen core network: an investment in the future for Germany

Germany must become climate-neutral. To achieve this, it is necessary to replace fossil fuels with climate-neutral fuels. One solution is the development of a hydrogen infrastructure. This is a key component of the German government's national hydrogen strategy. As the financier of a new instrument, KfW is driving forward the development of a hydrogen core network. The core network is indispensable for the decarbonisation of the energy supply and important branches of industry.

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Ensuring a sustainable supply of raw materials is one of the key foundations for the German economy, the digital transformation and the achievement of climate targets. That is why the German Federal Government has decided to set up a raw materials fund to strengthen the supply of raw materials to German companies as well as increase the resilience of supply chains and of the country's economy as a whole. KfW serves as the central point of contact for the raw materials fund.

The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) – COP29 World Climate Conference for short – took place this year from 11 to 23 November 2024 in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.

Heat transition in Hamburg

In Germany's second largest city, the decisive course is currently being set for a sustainable heating transition. With climate-neutral waste heat and the green transformation of the energy supply, climate neutrality can be achieved by 2045.

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Facts and background on KfW's aid to Ukraine

KfW remains a close partner of Ukraine. It will continue to support the country in this difficult time, standing reliably by its side and assuming responsibility. This applies to strengthening Ukraine’s resilience in the current war situation as well as to its reconstruction and the rapprochement process with the EU.

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NordLink - the green electricity highway

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Hydrogen core network: an investment in the future for Germany

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KfW at COP29 in Baku