European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa jointly launched the Scaling up Renewables in Africa campaign on November 17, 2024, during an event in Rio de Janeiro, ahead of the G20 Summit.
The initiative aligns with COP28’s global targets to triple renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency. It aims to attract significant investments in Africa’s renewable energy sector, leveraging the continent’s vast clean energy potential.
“Africa’s clean energy journey is picking up speed, and Europe is proud to be part of it,” President von der Leyen remarked, highlighting Europe’s ongoing investment in African renewable projects through the Global Gateway initiative. “Now, we are calling on the world to join us. Together, we will help bring clean, affordable power to Africa.”
President Ramaphosa echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the campaign’s role in fostering global collaboration to advance sustainable energy solutions across Africa.
The campaign represents a strategic push to accelerate the continent’s transition to renewable energy while addressing global climate goals.
