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News • February 2, 2026
Thai Stakeholders Co-design ASEAN Solid Waste Management Strategy
Bangkok, Thailand, 29 January 2026 – What kind of solid waste management challenges do cities in Thailand share in common, and what aspects of support can ASEAN provide? Policymakers, government […]
News • December 17, 2025
GGGI and UMSO Establish Waste Recycling Bank Initiative in Laung Prabang
Luang Prabang City, 16 December 2025 — The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), in partnership with the Luang Prabang Urban Management and Services Office (UMSO), officially launched the Waste Recycling Bank (WRB) Initiative in Luang […]
News • December 11, 2025
Improving Wastewater Management in Saint Lucia for Accelerating Sustainable Growth
Saint Lucia, fondly known as the “Helen of the West,” is celebrated for its breathtaking coastlines, lush rainforests, and the hospitality of its people. Behind this idyllic image lies a […]
News • December 10, 2025
Training Village Leaders to Champion Cleaner, Greener Communities
Across 30 villages in Vientiane Capital and Vientiane Province, village chiefs, unit leaders, Women’s Union representatives, and other local authorities are being equipped to become frontline communicators for the Decentralized […]
News • November 11, 2025
Turning Waste into Opportunity: The Circular Economy Path for the Eastern Caribbean
The Eastern Caribbean States (ECS) are scenic destinations with turquoise seas lapping at sandy shores and green hills rolling onto the horizon. Coupled with the warmth and hospitality of the […]
News • August 27, 2025
Second Project Management Committee Meeting Strengthens Collaboration on Sustainable Waste Management
Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR, August 20, 2025 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Department of Housing and Urban Planning (DHUP), with support from Korea International Cooperation Agency […]
News • July 15, 2025
Strengthening Sanitation systems: Regional actors gathered to build capacity on climate-sanitation nexus
Grand-Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire, June 27, 2025 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) organized a tailored Training of Trainers (ToT) course on the climate–sanitation nexus. The objective was to equip […]
News • June 13, 2025
GGGI Hosts First-Ever Communication Workshop to Boost Waste Management Efforts in Lao PDR
Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR, June 10, 2025 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), with support from KOICA, hosted its first-ever workshop on social and behavior change communication (SBCC) in […]
News • March 8, 2025
Empowering Rwandan Women for Climate Action
On March 8 every year, Rwanda joins the rest of the world to celebrate the incredible contributions of women. This year’s global theme “For all women and girls: Rights, equality […]
News • December 13, 2024
GGGI showcases role of Youth to a Waste to Resource transition at the third Lao National Urban Forum
Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR, December 13, 2024 – GGGI has engaged to inspire young students through convening a knowledge sharing session at the 3rd Lao National Urban Forum 2024, jointly […]
News • December 6, 2024
Viet Nam and GGGI Launch the new 2024-2028 Country Plan for Green Growth and Climate Actions
Hanoi, Viet Nam – December 6, 2024 – The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) officially announce the launch of the Viet Nam-GGGI […]
News • August 29, 2024
Government of Lao PDR validates National and Provincial Solid Waste Management Assessment Studies
On August 29th, 2024, in Vientiane, Lao PDR, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) presented the results of their National and Sub-National Solid Waste Management assessments. This project, […]
News • June 26, 2024
Advancing Circular Economy Goals: Rwanda on Track to Valorise Municipal Waste
Kigali, Rwanda – June 19, 2024, Rwanda’s Ministry of Environment in collaboration with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) celebrated a major milestone in the country’s waste management journey by […]
News • March 28, 2024
Ministry of Planning and Investment, GGGI, KOICA Launch $10 Million Waste and Wastewater Management Project
Vientiane, Lao PDR, March 28, 2024 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), in collaboration with the Department of Planning (DoP) of Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) of Lao […]
News • March 27, 2024
Launch of Waste Management Strategies (2023-2033) and Byelaws, Mukono Municipality.
27 March 2024, Mukono, Uganda – Waste management poses a critical challenge for urban centers worldwide, and Uganda is no exception. On the 27th of March, Mukono Municipality marked a […]