Today, in Rio de Janeiro, on the eve of the G20 Summit, 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 mobilise investments into renewables in Africa, to tap into its enormous potential.

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."

You can find the press release online.