The German National Hydrogen Council
The role of the German National Hydrogen Council (Nationaler Wasserstoffrat, NWR) is to advise the German Federal Government on the further development of hydrogen policy to achieve Germany's goal of climate neutrality by 2045, with a particular focus on issues relating to hydrogen, its derivatives and other molecules, as well as their system-friendliness. The NWR is appointed by the German government for the duration of a legislative term and acts as an independent, non-partisan advisory board. The board consists of high-ranking experts in the fields of economy, science and civil society.
Recommendations
Within the scope of its mandate, the NWR addresses the issues submitted to it by the German Federal Government and provides concrete policy recommendations. In addition, the NWR may consider other relevant issues on its own initiative. At the end of each appointment period, the NWR prepares a final report, with particular emphasis on the policy recommendations it has issued and the progress made in their implementation.
NWR Coordination Office
The Statutes provide for the establishment of an NWR Coordination Office, which shall serve as the Secretariat of the NWR. The responsibilities of the NWR Coordination Office shall include, in particular, providing organisational and substantive support to the NWR, coordinating cooperation between the NWR and the Federal Government, and publishing the NWR’s recommendations and reports. Until the Coordination Office is established, these responsibilities will be carried out by the Hydrogen Coordination Office (Leitstelle Wasserstoff).
