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Climate Action • Clean Energy • Industrial Clusters • Net Zero • WEF Initiative

13 New Global Industrial Clusters Join WEF’s Net-Zero Transition Initiative

Thirteen industrial clusters from across the world—including India, Australia, Colombia, and the Netherlands—have joined the World Economic Forum’s Transitioning Industrial Clusters Initiative, launched at COP26. This brings the total to 33 clusters across 16 countries, uniting industry hubs to slash emissions and foster sustainable economic growth.

🏭 What Is the Transitioning Industrial Clusters Initiative?

• Launched: COP26, 2021
• Mission: To help geographically concentrated industrial regions cut greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining economic growth and job creation
• These clusters represent industries, institutions, and infrastructure working together for clean transitions

🌱 Environmental Impact

• Combined, the 33 clusters could cut 832 million tonnes of CO₂-equivalent emissions annually
• That’s nearly equivalent to Saudi Arabia’s total annual emissions
• Shows how regional collaboration can yield global climate benefits

💰 Economic Significance

• Clusters contribute $492 billion to global GDP
• Provide 4.3 million jobs worldwide
• They highlight how climate action can go hand-in-hand with economic resilience and development

🌐 Notable New Members

• Cartagena Industrial Cluster (Colombia): Clean hydrogen
• Gopalpur Industrial Park (India): Green energy investments
• Hunter Region (Australia): Energy transition zone
• Jubail Industrial City (Saudi Arabia): Industrial carbon synergy
• Kerala Green Hydrogen Valley (India): Hydrogen for transport
• Port of Rotterdam (Netherlands): Green hydrogen leader

📘 Key Report: Infrastructure for Clean Energies

A joint report titled “Unleashing the Full Potential of Industrial Clusters – Infrastructure Solutions for Clean Energies”, created by WEF, Accenture, and EPRI, highlights:

• Digital innovation for energy optimisation
• Importance of port-based ecosystems for hydrogen transport and scaling
• Infrastructure strategy as a bridge between decarbonisation goals and real-world solutions

🤝 Collaboration & Technology

• Success depends on coordination between businesses, governments, and local communities
• Digital tools will accelerate net-zero infrastructure deployment
• Cross-sector funding and stakeholder alignment are vital

🎯 Vision for the Future

The initiative seeks to:

• Foster sustainable economies
• Align regulatory strategies
• Drive net-zero transitions through industrial innovation

🌐 WEF Annual Meeting 2025 – Davos-Klosters

The WEF Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos-Klosters provides a platform for global leaders to:

• Review net-zero progress
• Launch new clean energy collaborations
• Promote planet-first policies amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty