Davos: President von der Leyen today initiated the Global Energy Transition Forum alongside the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol. This event in Davos focuses on advancing clean energy initiatives and maintaining global momentum towards the targets set at COP28, including tripling renewable energy and doubling energy efficiency by 2030.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the Forum unites global partners from nations such as Brazil, Canada, and South Africa, as well as companies and investors, all committed to delivering flagship projects and unlocking investment in clean energy. President von der Leyen emphasized a collective effort to enhance Africa’s renewable energy production, noting the continent’s abundant solar resources yet limited share of global clean energy investments. She will further address this issue at a themed dinner in Davos, part of a campaign with President Ramaphosa, ‘Scaling up Renewables in Africa.’
President von der Leyen’s speech and additional campaign information are accessible online, offering insights into this significant global initiative.