Seoul, 23 May 2024- The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) will host two High-level Forums on the sidelines of the upcoming Korea-Africa Summit. The two Forums, set to be held on June 4, will discuss two themes critical to Africa’s growth and resilience: access to green, climate finance and addressing plastic pollution through concerted global […]

Johannesburg, South Africa, 8 May 2024 – The African Climate Roundtable concluded with a call for increased involvement of the private sector in developing and executing innovative actions and solutions that advance adaptation to climate change in Africa. Delegates at the forum also called for more investment and ease access to innovative green and climate […]

Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire, April 25, 2024 – Today, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) announced a long-term partnership through signing a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration on stock market capacity building and facilitate access to green, social and sustainability (GSS) bonds in francophone West African countries. Unlike traditional […]

Nairobi, Kenya, 19 March 2024 – Kenya’s Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry in partnership with the Global Green Growth (GGGI) Africa Region hosted a webinar to discuss the results of a joint study titled: “Stimulating Kenya’s exports for sustainable goods and services: A review of challenges, opportunities, and proposed interventions by the State Department”. […]

Cape Town, 21-22 February 2024: the second edition of the Africa Green Economy Summit (AGES) commenced in Cape Town with great enthusiasm and participation of representatives from African governments, cities, policymakers, UN Agencies, global investors, private sector, innovators, women and youth, friends of the earth and environmental sustainability enthusiasts. More than 400 participants attended, along […]

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, […]

New York, 21 September- The 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) convened world leaders and prominent figures to address global challenges, such as climate change, poverty, social inclusion, and health. In response to this assembly, Countries and Institutions from Africa and the Middle East gathered during the Leaders’ Forum facilitated by the Global Green Growth […]

Nairobi, Kenya, 5 September 2023 – United, we stand a chance to drive green growth for Africa and the world. H.E. Ban Ki-moon set the stage at the Africa Climate Summit, sparking a meaningful dialogue around the potential of an Africa and Middle East collaborative initiative. If realized, the initiative referred to as the “Africa […]

On April 5th, 2023, GGGI Cote d’Ivoire held a training session aimed to present the results of the implementation framework for the operationalization of a national financial vehicle focused on green buildings and infrastructures in Côte d’Ivoire (NGBIFV). This workshop was facilitated by the Africa Regional & Country offices. The objective of the NGBIFV was […]