South African President Cyril Ramaphosa issued a powerful call to global investors to look to Africa as the next frontier for renewable energy innovation and sustainable development, during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026, last week. in conversation with Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature
President Ramaphosa positioned the African continent as a premier destination for growth in clean energy and climate-focused investment. The video, recorded at the landmark international gathering, features the President urging financiers and development partners to pivot towards Africa, highlighting the continent’s vast potential in driving the global energy transition.
In the video report, President Ramaphosa emphasises that Africa stands at the centre of future green growth, particularly in emerging sectors such as green hydrogen. He described Africa as “the future global centre” for this critical clean energy technology, underscoring the continent’s natural resources, youthful population and expanding infrastructure as key enablers of sustainable industrialisation.
In his speech, President Ramaphosa emphasises a new model of partnership and the need for cooperation rather than exploitation, calling for investment frameworks built on mutual benefit and shared development goals. He highlights the importance of collaborative processes between African nations, international financiers and private-sector partners to deliver long-term value for both sides.
Closing his remarks, the President reiterates a direct invitation to the global investment community, encouraging them to see Africa not as a peripheral market but as a central player in the world’s sustainable future. His message positions the continent as a place of opportunity, innovation and growth at a time when countries and corporations are accelerating efforts to meet climate targets and diversify energy systems.
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