Climate change demands innovative solutions beyond conventional methods. Dr. Stefan Kaufmann discusses the crucial role of green hydrogen in replacing fossil fuels in hard-to-abate sectors like steel and aluminum. Highlighting the necessity for global cooperation, he explains how green hydrogen, produced via renewable energy, can be transported and stored efficiently, making it a game-changer in the energy transition. Dr. Kaufmann urges leveraging advanced technologies to achieve net-zero emissions and underscores the critical need for swift, collaborative action. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx. Dr. Stefan Kaufmann is on a mission for a cleaner future through a global hydrogen economy. As the former Innovation Commissioner for Green Hydrogen at the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and advisor to several consultancies and corporates, he’s leading impactful research and development initiatives driving the transition to net-zero solutions. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx