European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the global campaign ‘Scaling up Renewables in Africa’ during Global Citizen NOW.
COP28 had set the ambitious target of tripling renewable energy and doubling energy efficiency worldwide. To achieve these goals, substantial investments will be necessary across the world. The campaign is meant to mobilize investments into renewables in Africa, to tap into its enormous potential.
To keep the momentum more broadly towards these targets, President von der Leyen will invite G20 leaders and other leaders to join forces in a new Global Energy Transition Forum. This will bring together governments, international organizations, and financial actors to double down on implementation.
President von der Leyen said: “Africa’s clean energy journey is picking up speed. We are proud to be part of it. Europe has been investing massively in renewable energy projects in Africa with Global Gateway. Now we are calling on the world to join us. I’m happy to co-host the campaign Scaling up Renewables in Africa with President Ramaphosa. Together, we will help bring clean, affordable power to Africa.”
The campaign is coordinated with the international advocacy organization Global Citizen and will rely on the policy support of the International Energy Agency.
The campaign ‘Scaling up Renewables in Africa’ will seek to drive new commitments on policy and finance from governments, financial institutions, the private sector, and philanthropists. The campaign will conclude around the G20 summit in South Africa in November 2025.
