Global Renewables Summit 2025 to catalyse high-level political commitments and private-sector leadership.
Brussels, Belgium and New York, NY, September 17, 2025 – President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, President of Kenya William Ruto, and Prime Minister of the Bahamas Philip Davis will headline the second edition of the Global Renewables Summit (GRS25), taking place on 22–23 September in New York alongside the UN General Assembly and Climate Week NYC.
The Summit will open with the High-Level Session on Renewable Energy Abundance, hosted by Climate Group, Fortescue and the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA). The session will feature a powerful lineup of speakers from government, business, and international organisations, including:
Highlighting the EU’s commitment to accelerating the global energy transition, H.E. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission stated:
“In Europe, we know decarbonisation and prosperity go hand in hand. Already, half of our electricity comes from renewables and investments are up 63% this year alone.
But the clean power transition can only succeed with truly global benefits. Europe is placing it at the core of our international agenda, pushing to turn the global targets on renewables into reality.
We are ready to work with all partners who share our ambitions. And I am glad to count on the support of the Global Renewable Alliance in this effort.”
Underscoring Africa’s determination to lead on clean energy, H.E. Dr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, remarked:
“Africa’s vision for climate-positive growth and development is anchored in renewable energy. The Nairobi Declaration of 2023 set a target of 300 GW by 2030, and we reaffirmed this in Addis Ababa earlier this month. Yet our current trajectory falls short of our vast potential and of the pace seen globally. We are determined to change that. Our homegrown financial institutions have now committed to mobilise $100 billion to fuel green industries and unlock Africa’s market potential – a historic milestone that signals Africa’s resolve to lead with action. But we cannot achieve this transformation alone. Our strength lies in integration – within Africa and with partners who share our vision of a more inclusive, prosperous, and climate-secure global economy.”
Speaking from the perspective of a climate-vulnerable nation, Hon. Philip Davis, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas emphasised: “As a leader on the frontlines of climate change, I’ve watched the tides rise higher each year, felt the storms grow stronger and witnessed first-hand the steady advance of a warming world. This isn’t just about weather: it is a direct assault on the intrinsic rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, about recognizing that we are interconnected, our fates intertwined. Our collective response to this global crisis will determine the fate of generations to come. The time is up; the climate crisis demands our full attention now.”
Building on its landmark debut in 2024, this year’s Summit will spotlight the remarkable progress already driving the global renewables boom, from breakthrough investments to record levels of deployment. It will also serve as a springboard for the next wave of political commitments and private sector leadership.
The high-level opening will be followed by numerous roundtable dialogues focussed on urgent priorities including national energy plans, energy security, unlocking capital for emerging markets, expanding grids and storage, and accelerating green industrialisation. The Summit will spotlight front runners and feature success stories, high-impact policy dialogues, and announcements from public and private sector leaders – demonstrating how solutions already transforming economies can be scaled to unlock even greater opportunities for growth, resilience, and energy security.
With COP30 fast approaching, the Global Renewables Summit will be a pivotal moment to turn global ambition into national action, mobilising investment, policy and partnerships to scale renewables at unprecedented speed.
The Summit is convened by the Global Renewables Alliance in partnership with the European Commission, the COP30 Presidency, the Governments of Bahamas, Kenya, the United Arab Emirates and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Together, these partners are making the Summit a key milestone on the road to COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
See more: https://globalrenewablesalliance.org/gra-events/grs25/
The Global Renewables Alliance ( GRA) represents the leading international industry players and provides a unified renewable energy voice. Comprised of founding members the Global Wind Energy Council, the Global Solar Council, the International Hydropower Association, the International Geothermal Association, the Long Duration Energy Storage Council and the Green Hydrogen Organisation, the Alliance aims to increase ambition and accelerate the uptake of renewable energy across the world. #3xRenewables.
