Thank you very much, dear Pearl and Siv.
Ladies and gentlemen,
We can be so proud of what we have accomplished together. This afternoon, we saw governments and private sector partners coming together behind our common goal. We have heard some amazing numbers. I want to thank all governments, all business leaders, and financial institutions for their contribution to the campaign. You answered our call, loud and clear, and I am grateful for that. Now, I promised that Europe will make a new pledge for this campaign.
Ladies and gentlemen,
I am delighted to pledge on behalf of Team Europe an additional EUR 7 billion for renewables in Africa. This is Europe standing with you. Now and in the future.
Dear Cyril,
Dear Hugh,
Please join me on stage for the final tally of our campaign.
What a great journey. So many new partners. And now, it is time to take stock.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Counting all the contributions made since last November, it is extraordinary, the world has stepped up for Africa, the final tally for our campaign is EUR 15.5 billion. And now in addition, commitments announced will generate almost 27 gigawatts of clean power and will bring renewable electricity to 17.5 million households. This campaign shows what is possible when we all come together. When you think about what this means for young people, for families, for businesses, for communities across Africa. This is more than funding; this is power for millions of people, fuel for progress and hope for the future.
Thank you.
