The article discusses the urgent need to accelerate the global energy transition towards renewable sources to combat climate change and unlock economic benefits. COP28 in Dubai marked a pivotal moment with world leaders committing to ambitious targets for renewable power capacity and energy efficiency by 2030. To achieve these goals and limit global warming, cooperation between private and public sectors is crucial, along with investments in mature renewable technologies like green hydrogen. Despite progress, challenges such as slow renewable adoption in many regions persist, emphasizing the importance of inclusive and equitable development. Recent commitments from African leaders offer hope for increasing renewable capacity and reducing energy poverty. Initiatives like the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa aim to accelerate renewable energy deployment and promote green industrialization. The article calls for faster action and enhanced public-private cooperation to realize a clean, secure, and just energy future.