A cogent perspective on disaster and climate resilience of the hydrogen value chain with its infrastructure systems, subsystems, components and assets is conspicuous by its absence in the current discourse. There is a clear need to recognize and understand the vulnerabilities in the value chain including dependence on renewable energy sources in the context of a changing climate, the impact of hydrogen production on available natural resources, mainly water, need for investing in specialized transport infrastructure, among others. Including disaster resilience of infrastructure in the discourse could yield exponential benefits if incorporated at this stage of the nascency of the hydrogen economy.  

Prepared with inputs from different stakeholders globally, this paper presents key reflections based on discussions with representatives from senior policy-making bodies, private businesses and industry, research, and advocacy institutions.