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News • March 17, 2024

Enriched food for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Kaya-Dori Burkina Faso

The central-western region of Burkina Faso has been significantly affected by conflict, resulting in the displacement of thousands of people. These internally displaced people (IDPs) are now resettling in new communities within the Kaya-Dori region, where local families are hosting them. To support both the IDPs and their host families, a project focused on building […]

News • March 12, 2024

Advancing Sustainable Transportation – Achievements and Future Prospects in Lao PDR

Vientiane, Lao PDR, March 12 2024 – The conclusion workshop for the ‘Groundwork for E-mobility Investment in Lao PDR Project’ took place on 11-12 March 2024 in Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR. It gathered participants from 18 provinces to reveal achievements and lessons learned, as well as to discuss areas of support for Lao PDR to achieve […]

News • March 12, 2024

Australian Funded AUD 20 MILLION PNG CLIMATE FIRST Project Launched

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, March 11, 2024 – A new AUD 20 million PNG Climate FIRST (Finance Initiative for Resilience and a Sustainable Transition) project was officially launched by Papua New Guinea’s National Capital District (NCD) Governor, Honorable Powes Parkop MP, (on behalf of the Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, Honorable James Marape MP) […]

News • March 5, 2024

Greenpreneurs Week Celebrates Green Entrepreneurship in the Eastern Caribbean

Castries, Saint Lucia, 5 March 2024 – Greenpreneurs Week, an event organized by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) as part of the Eastern Caribbean Green Entrepreneurship Initiative, concluded on February 29th, marking a significant milestone in promoting sustainable business models and innovation in the region. The 3-day event showcased the achievements and potential of […]

News • March 2, 2024

Sustainable financing for environmental professionals in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, FEBRURARY 15th, 2024–The “Unlocking Green Investments: An Introduction to Climate Finance and Developing Winning Concept Notes” event was held at the Central Environmental Authority in Sri Lanka. The event was held to facilitate and support environmental professionals from across the country. The event was organized by the Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri […]

News • March 1, 2024

TDB Group and GGGI partner to advance climate finance initiatives in Africa

Nairobi, 29 February 2024 – On the heels of the COP28 global climate summit, the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) signed an agreement aimed at fostering cooperation in climate adaptation funding and accelerating TDB’s climate finance strategy implementation in TDB member states.     […]

News • February 26, 2024

Africa Green Economy Summit: Supporting the continent’s transition to a low carbon economy

Cape Town, South-Africa, 23 February 2023 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) has joined delegates, policy makers, experts, investors, and innovators from across Africa and the world to discuss strategies to advance Africa’s transition to a low-carbon, green, and inclusive economy during. The 2024 Africa Green Economy Summit (AGES 2024) connects people and organizations, […]

News • February 23, 2024

Green Bond Accelerator Program Boosts Sustainable Finance in Central Asia

Astana, Kazakhstan – February 23, 2024 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) has initiated the Central Asia Green Bond Accelerator Program, a major step forward in enhancing green projects and sustainable finance across Central Asia. This program, supported by the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg through the Global Trust Fund (GTF), is […]

News • February 23, 2024

NCIP, GGGI sign MOU to accelerate green growth cooperation

Seoul, Republic of Korea – February 22, 2024 – In a significant move towards advancing sustainable development and empowering Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs), the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), Philippines and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) officially entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today. The pact was signed by NCIP Chairperson Jeniffer […]

News • February 18, 2024

Supporting Uganda’s Green Growth Transition

written by Helena McLeod, Deputy Director-General and Head of the Green Growth Planning & Implementation (GGP&I) Division at the Global Green Growth Institute – As I leave Uganda after a week’s mission with Africa Director Dr. Malle Fofana, strategizing how to accelerate the green growth transition, I reflect on my key takeaways. To help meet […]

News • February 6, 2024

President Ban Ki-moon Inaugurates 1st AFoCO Forum, Emphasizing Forestry’s Vital Role in Combating Climate Crisis

Seoul, Republic of Korea – February 6, 2024 – H. E. Ban Ki-moon, President of the Assembly and Chair of the Council of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), inaugurated the 1st AFoCO’s “Friends of Asia and Asian Forests Forum” in Seoul with his opening remarks. The forum brought together representatives from key entities including […]

News • February 6, 2024

Tanna Island Ushers in a New Era of Prosperity and Resilience

Tanna Island, Vanuatu, February 6th, 2024 – Residents of Isangel and Blackman town on Tanna, Vanuatu were overjoyed with excitement as His Excellency Johnny Koanapo, the Minister of Internal Affairs commissioned the island’s first solar-powered water supply system as part of the “Scaling up Climate resilience through Solar Power-Driven Access to Water,” program. Through funding […]

News • January 30, 2024

Solar Water project brings relief for 700 residents on Nguna Island, Vanuatu.

Taloa, Vanuatu – January 30, 2024 – Water scarcity is a major issue for most of Vanuatu’s 327,000 inhabitants. A handover ceremony marked a turning point for over 700 Taloa community members as the Taloa Solar Water Pump Project was officially handed over to the community by the Global Green Growth Institute(GGGI).  This transformative initiative, […]

News • January 30, 2024

Memorandum of Understanding Signed Between GGGI Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Tashkent, Uzbekistan, January 30, 2024 – Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Agriculture, under the leadership of GGGI Uzbekistan Country Representative, Dr. Aaron Russell, and the Minister of Agriculture, H. E. Dr. Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov, signed a Memorandum of Understanding “On cooperation in the field of climate-smart agriculture and green growth” to […]

News • January 29, 2024

AU Roundtable at Africa’s Green Economy Summit aims to catalyze investments, partnerships to combat climate change

CAPE TOWN, 18 January 2024: The Africa Union (AU) “Scaling Up Green Investments to Address Climate Change” roundtable taking place at Africa’s Green Economy Summit in Cape Town next month offers AU member states and high-level stakeholders the opportunity to explore the potential of green investments and funding instruments to combat climate change on the […]

News • January 29, 2024

GGGI Jordan conducts the Second Project Steering Committee Meeting (PSC) for the KOICA-funded Green Jobs Project

Amman, Jordan, January 29, 2024 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Jordan Office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment of Jordan, co-chaired the second Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting at the Ministry of Environment, Jordan. This critical meeting continued to guide and oversee the ‘Creating Sustainable Green Jobs for Refugees and Host Communities […]

News • January 26, 2024

GGGI Joins Fiji in Launching National Energy Policy

Suva, Fiji, 26th January 2024 – In a significant stride towards sustainable development, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) joined the Fiji Ministry of Energy to celebrate the official launch of its National Energy Policy (NEP) 2023 – 2030. The event, which coincided with the International Day for Clean Energy, marked a key moment for […]

News • January 18, 2024

Innovation and partnerships to resolve water scarcity in rural Vanuatu.

18th January 2024, Port Vila, Vanuatu; In Early January, 2024, twenty-seven professionals embarked on a mission to ensure access to clean drinking water for communities in Vanuatu as part of the “Scaling up Climate Resilience through Solar Power-Driven Access to Water,” program, funded by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by the Global Green […]

News • December 19, 2023

Sustainable Landscapes Program in Cote d’Ivoire: Validation Workshop Sets Stage to establish GGGI Forest and Landscapes program

Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire, December 19, 2023 – GGGI Côte d’Ivoire held a 2-hour long validation workshop for the establishment of the sustainable forests and landscapes program as a follow up to its consultation workshop held on November 13th. This event, a crucial component of the ABIDJAN LEGACY PROGRAM in which GGGI pledge to secure 100 […]

News • December 18, 2023

Asia Low Carbon Buildings Transition (ALCBT) Introductory Webinar

Bangkok, Thailand, December 18, 2023 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Thailand and the Thai ESCO Association co-hosted a webinar to thoroughly introduce the Asia Low Carbon Buildings Transition (ALCBT) project and launch GGGI’s technical paper on Demand Aggregation & Bulk Procurement for Energy Efficiency Projects. The project officially started on August 15th and […]