Who we are
The Latin America and Caribbean Hydrogen Network (REDLAC-H2) is an independent forum that promotes collaboration and engagement across the LAC region to accelerate the development and adoption of hydrogen in a range of productive, economic, and social sectors. Its mission is to support deep decarbonization in the region’s countries through sustainable, resilient, and inclusive approaches.
Advancing HYDROGEN development to accelerate the energy transition in Latin America and the Caribbean
Mission
Promote collaboration among LAC countries for the development of HYDROGEN technology, with a primary focus on achieving economic, environmental, and social benefits that enhance the quality of life for the population..
Vision
To serve as the leading forum in the LAC Region supporting national HYDROGEN strategies through technical analysis, constructive dialogue, and the effective implementation of high-impact projects.
Strategic pillars
REDLAC-H2 is structured around six strategic pillars, with a strong vision to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen across the LAC region:
I. Effective public policies
Strengthening government leadership through the development of effective, fair, and transparent public policies that foster trust and confidence in decision-making for the implementation of hydrogen projects.
II. Active private participation
Encouraging active private sector participation in the development of innovative and strategic projects that act as catalysts for investment and the deployment of hydrogen technology across its entire value chain.
III. Sustainable environmental protection
Prioritizing environmental protection throughout the hydrogen project lifecycle, with a focus on effective climate change adaptation and mitigation actions.
IV. Ongoing training and innovation
Promoting the engagement of educational institutions and research centers to develop new training tools and foster innovative research, development, and demonstration projects related to hydrogen technologies.
V. Affordable Financing
Facilitating access to financing across development sectors through dialogue with available funding sources, including international multilateral banks, national and private banks, and climate funds, to catalyze new investment models in the region.
VI. Inclusive civil society
Engaging civil society stakeholders in an equitable, diverse, and inclusive manner to foster broader collaboration and participation across sectors in the development of hydrogen, thereby creating dignified opportunities to improve quality of life.
How we do
REDLAC-H2 fosters dialogue, communication, education, and ongoing advisory support through analytical studies, relevant publications, proposed initiatives, and the organization of events and webinars featuring international experts.
Initiatives
Equity-Diversity-Inclusion (EDI-H2)
REDLAC-H2 recognizes the critical importance of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in advancing Hydrogen development across the LAC region. While the outlook for hydrogen growth in the region by 2050 is promising, significant efforts will be required to develop effective EDI-H2 strategies within governments, companies, and organizations. These strategies must aim to reduce disparities in access to equal opportunities, improve social representation, and ensure the inclusion of vulnerable and marginalized groups.
The proposed EDI-H2 Initiative is grounded in REDLAC-H2’s Strategic Pillar VI, which emphasizes the need for broader collaboration and participation across all sectors of society in hydrogen development—ultimately contributing to a more dignified and improved quality of life for the population.
Hi-KIDS
Education is, without a doubt, the strongest pillar of development, closely linked to sustainability and resilience. As part of a holistic approach to regional growth, a key focus must be placed on children, who represent the future generation that will face the evolving challenges of our societies. Hydrogen—being the most abundant element with vast environmental, economic, and social benefits—should also be introduced in a way that is engaging and inspiring for young learners.
To this end, REDLAC-H2 identifies children as a vital link between education and development, and has launched the “Hi-KIDS Initiative”. This initiative aims to introduce Hydrogen concepts to primary school students through creative tools that enable fun and enthusiastic learning experiences.
The Team
We are a multidisciplinary and independent network of specialists with extensive expertise in strategic Hydrogen topics and a strong human-centered understanding of the challenges facing Latin America and the Caribbean region.
Get in touch to learn more about our team of experts and what we offer.
Contact us
E-mail: contact@redlac-h2.org