President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a speech at the G20 Summit II in Johannesburg on 22 November 2025, emphasizing clean‑energy technologies and the opportunity they present for climate action. She highlighted that clean‑energy transitions are cost‑competitive, create domestic jobs, and expand access to modern energy for millions without electricity. Von der Leyen noted that the International Energy Agency estimates 80 % of energy‑consumption growth over the next decade will occur in regions with high‑quality solar resources, especially in Africa. She affirmed the European Union’s progress toward its 2030 climate target, its 2035 NDC ambition, and the 2050 climate‑neutrality goal. The speech also announced that the Global Gateway initiative will provide more than €300 billion, and that the “Scaling Up Renewables in Africa” campaign raised €15.5 billion for clean‑energy investments on the continent.
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