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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 […]

Reports

2025 Annual Update – ASEAN–Korea Integrated Municipal Solid Waste Management (IMSWM) Project (AKCF) ASEAN  • AKCF  • ASEAN  • IMSWM  • Climate resilience
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2025 Annual Update – ASEAN–Korea Integrated Municipal Solid Waste Management (IMSWM) Project (AKCF)

ASEAN  • AKCF  • ASEAN  • IMSWM  • Climate resilience  • Solid Waste Managment  • GHG emissions  • Circular Economy  • Circular Economy  • Green Buildings  • Green cities  • waste management

WASTE TO RESOURCES (Impact of the Waste Recycling Bank Initiative) Lao PDR  • 06 Circular Economy and Sustainable Waste Management  • Solid Waste Managment  • Circular Economy
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WASTE TO RESOURCES (Impact of the Waste Recycling Bank Initiative)

Lao PDR  • 06 Circular Economy and Sustainable Waste Management  • Solid Waste Managment  • Circular Economy

Waste to Resources: Implementing Circular Economy Solutions in Rwanda, Senegal and Uganda Senegal  • sustainable waste management  • Rwanda  • Uganda  • 02 Climate Action
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Waste to Resources: Implementing Circular Economy Solutions in Rwanda, Senegal and Uganda

Senegal  • sustainable waste management  • Rwanda  • Uganda  • 02 Climate Action  • 06 Circular Economy and Sustainable Waste Management  • Solid Waste Managment  • Waste  • Circular Economy  • Water and Sanitation

GGGI Staff