Overall Objective
GGGI’s objective in the region is to support Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to sustainably achieve national development goals and Paris Agreement commitments by developing strategic frameworks and mobilizing finance to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create green jobs, increase access to sustainable services and enhance resilience to climate change.
Contact
Resource Partner
Germany – Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
United Kingdom – Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Australia – Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
New Zealand – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Korea International cooperation Agency
Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Agence Francaise de Developpement
Implementation Partner
Pacific Islands Development Forum
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Pacific Community – SPC
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
International Union for the Conservation of Nature
Government Counterpart
Cook Islands
Federated States of Micronesia
Fiji
Kiribati
Nauru
Niue
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Marshall Islands
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Tokelau
Tonga
Tuvalu
Vanuatu
Context
Spread across 30 million square kilometers of ocean, Pacific Island Countries are all highly diverse. As well as culture and geographic diversity, Pacific countries and their 10 million inhabitants also share many of the same development challenges; extreme vulnerability to climate change and associated sea level rise and severe weather; vulnerability to global economic shocks due the distance and relatively small market size; poverty that impacts households access to improved sanitation, quality education and health care, and employment or income earning opportunities; poor nutrition, health and food insecurity; and dependence on imported fossil fuels for energy and transportation.
To help address these challenges, the Global Green Growth Institute has been working in the Pacific since 2014 to mainstream green growth planning and mobilize climate finance that support green, resilient, inclusive investments. GGGI has established full country programs in Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, and Vanuatu, and through its regional programs and initiatives has delivered services in a further 10 Pacific countries and territories.
At the regional level GGGI’s activities and projects focus on renewable energy, energy efficiency and green economy capacity building, climate resilient, green infrastructure financing, and NDC enhancement and implementation. GGGI is a core delivery partner of the Pacific NDC Hub alongside GIZ, SPC and SPREP. Through the Pacific NDC Hub, GGGI developes NDC implementation roadmaps, investment plans and project pipelines for energy efficiency and transport, and supports countries develop MRV systems. GGGI also supports entrepreneurs in the Pacific through its Greenpreneurship program. GGGI’s regional project on capacity building for renewable energy for energy access supports rural communities in Fiji, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu through customized and targeted training.
In the Pacific, GGGI works closely with its partner governments, serving as a neutral and trusted advisor and providing services based on government requests. Along with working with its partner Ministries, GGGI also works closely with donors to identify financing options for projects and activities for its country programs. GGGI has also signed MoUs with a number of regional institutions and development partners including ESCAP, GIZ, PIDF, SPC and SPREP and others.
Visit country program pages: Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Vanuatu
News
News • December 6, 2023
SPREP and GGGI renew partnership to Advance Environmental Stewardship and Sustainable Growth in the Pacific.
6 December 2023, UAE – The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) penned a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), solidifying their long-term commitment to cooperation and collaboration for the achievement of the SDGs and the Paris Agreement within the Pacific region. The first MoU between GGGI […]
News • November 22, 2023
Qatar Fund for Development Host the Global Green Growth Institute’s Greenpreneurs in Doha for a Fruitful Study Visit
Doha, Qatar, November 21st, 2023 – Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) proudly welcomed selected Eastern Caribbean and Pacific Greenpreneurs to Doha as part of the QFFD funded Greenpreneurs Program in the two regions. This impactful exchange visit aimed to immerse the Greenpreneurs in Qatar’s thriving sustainable industries, showcasing the nation’s commitment to green sustainable growth […]
News • November 16, 2023
GGGI awards FJD800,000 (USD 350,000) to Fiji Greenpreneurs during graduation event
Suva, Fiji, 16 November 2023– The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) marked a momentous occasion as it celebrated the graduation of participants from the 2023 Pacific Greenpreneurs Program – Fiji Cohort. The Honourable Assistant Minister for Finance, Esrom Immanuel was chief guest at the official ceremony held at the Holiday Inn, Suva, Fiji The Pacific […]
News • October 30, 2023
GGGI Pacific and Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs Embark on Exchange Visit to Doha, Qatar
30th October 2023 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is pleased to announce the commencement of the Greenpreneurs Exchange Visit for the GGGI Pacific and Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs to Doha, Qatar. This unique opportunity cohosted by GGGI, and the Qatar Fund for Development aims to provide a platform for promising green entrepreneurs from the […]
News • September 21, 2023
Regional Promoting Pacific Island Nature-based Solutions (PPIN) project, launched by IUCN, GGGI, SPC and SPREP
21 September 2023, Suva, Fiji – As the Pacific increasingly looks to adapt to climate change, Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) offer a proven and natural multi-value solution. The Project was officially launched at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) office in Suva. This project will be a key component of New Zealand’s Ministry of […]
News • September 20, 2023
First Pacific Islands Entrepreneurship Expo kicks off in Fiji
Suva, Fiji – 30 August 2023 – The first ever Pacific Islands Entrepreneurship Expo was held in Fiji on 30th – 31st August 2023, jointly hosted by the Global Green Growth Institute in collaboration with the United Nations Capital Development Fund, United Nations Development Programme, International Labor Organisation, Asian Development Bank and YGAP. The two-day expo at […]
News • September 20, 2023
Pacific countries on the frontline of climate change get support to unlock climate financing for the future of the region
September 15, 2023 – Vulnerable island nations in the Pacific are in urgent need of resources to respond to the worsening climate crisis. Building on the success of mobilizing US $67 million in climate finance its first year of operation, the Climate Finance Access Network (CFAN) is partnering with the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Global Green […]
News • August 30, 2023
Forging a greener future: the Pacific Community and the Global Green Growth Institute join forces for Pacific climate resilience and growth
Suva, Fiji, 30th August 2023 – On the sidelines of the Regional Pacific NDC Hub focal points meeting, the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) announce a new enhanced partnership to support Pacific Countries and Territories (PICTs) in shaping a sustainable future for the region. Leveraging the collective expertise and resources, this […]
News • August 18, 2023
Two PNG Greenpreneurs win trip to Fiji in ‘shark-tank’ style business pitch to investors
The Pacific Greenpreneurs Accelerator Program, a pioneering initiative implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) with support from the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), achieved a significant milestone with its highly successful Investor Pitch event. On Thursday, June 22nd, 2023, nine locally owned enterprises presented their innovative green business ideas virtually and in-person to a panel of esteemed judges. […]
News • August 18, 2023
2023 Fiji Greenpreneurs Incubator Program kicks-off
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Pacific Green Entrepreneurs Network (PGEN) project hosted a two-day Incubator orientation and kick-off-workshop for the Pacific Greenpreneurs Incubator program on the 21st & 22nd of June 2023 at the Fiji Development Bank training room in Suva. The 2023 Fiji cohort is made up of 19 green enterprises from across the […]
News • August 18, 2023
Pacific Greenpreneurs Incubator program 2023 Incubator Launched in Papua New Guinea
The Pacific Green Entrepreneurship Network (PGEN) in partnership with Emstret Space successfully launched the 2023 Pacific Greenpreneurs Incubator Program, a ground-breaking initiative aimed at fostering sustainable entrepreneurship and green growth in Papua New Guinea. The program is being implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) with funding from the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD). This year’s Papua New Guinea cohort of […]
News • July 7, 2023
Samoa Business Hub & GGGI kick-off the 2023 Samoa Greenpreneurs Incubator cohort
Samoa Business Hub (SBH), in partnership with the Pacific Green Entrepreneurs Network (PGEN) hosted a two-day Incubator orientation and kick-off-workshop for the Pacific Greenpreneurs Incubator program on the 22nd & 23rd of June 2023 at the Samoa Business Hub Conference Room, Saleufi. Six Samoan green entrepreneurs were selected for the 10-week Incubator Program. These diverse […]
News • June 29, 2023
GGGI and BAF sign an MoU to support green entrepreneurship and green growth in Fiji
Suva, Fiji, 29 June, 2023 – In a significant step towards sustainable economic development, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Business Assistance Fiji (BAF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Green Entrepreneurship and Green Growth Cooperation on 29th June 2023. The document was signed virtually by Mr. Frank Rijsberman, Director-General of GGGI […]
News • June 28, 2023
TCCI & GGGI partner to kick-off Tonga Greenpreneurs Incubator 2023
Nuku’alofa Tonga, 27th June 2023 – In celebration of World Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), in collaboration with the Tonga Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI), successfully launched a two-day Incubator orientation and kick-off workshop that is part of the Pacific Green Entrepreneurs Network (PGEN), a […]
News • June 8, 2023
GGGI and Luxembourg join forces to Strengthen and Promote Sustainable, Resilient Growth in Pacific and Caribbean Small Island Developing States
Luxembourg, June 8th 2023 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, represented by its Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development (MECSD), are proud to announce a strategic partnership aimed at addressing the urgent climate needs of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Pacific […]
News • May 17, 2023
Regional cooperation a way to address climate resilience of Pacific financial systems.
Suva, Fiji, 17 May 2023 – Climate-related challenges are increasingly recognized in the financial sector globally, and collective approaches are a key solution according to a new regional study. The study was part of discussions during a Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and Agence Français de Développement (AFD) regional meeting this […]
News • April 18, 2023
CCDA, University of Papua New Guinea, and GGGI Partner to Enhance National Capacity on Climate Finance and Project Management
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – The Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA), University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG), and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 14 April 2023 to boost national and provincial government, including community-based organizations (CBOs), and private sector staff capacity in climate finance […]
News • February 9, 2023
7000 rural community leaders and youth trained in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Fiji, PNG, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu
Suva, Fiji, 8 December 2022 – The “Capacity Building to Strengthen Sustainable Implementation of Renewable Energy Technologies for Rural Energy Access” project, implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and funded by the Korean Government through the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) held its final Regional Workshop in Suva, Fiji on 8 December 2022. […]
News • November 30, 2022
EIT Climate-KIC partners with Global Green Growth Institute to launch a Blue Economy Accelerator in the Pacific
SUVA, FIJI – 22 November 2022 – Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) signed a partnership agreement today with EIT Climate-KIC, supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland (‘Irish Aid’), to deliver the Blue Economy ClimAccelerator program in the Pacific Islands. The five-month program will run from January to May 2023 and […]
News • October 12, 2022
Launch of Renewable Energy and Green Economy Trainings for Remote Rural Communities in Solomon Islands
Honiara, Solomon Islands, September 2022 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in partnership with the Department of Energy under the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) will be conducting community level trainings in six selected rural communities of Guadalcanal and Central Province under its project titled “Capacity Building to Strengthen Sustainable Implementation […]
Projects
PR1
Thematic Areas
Countries
PR1 Green growth governance – Pacific Regional Support for Green Growth and NDC Implementation (Establishment and 1st phase of the Pacific NDC Hub-2019)
Start Date | Q1 20170320 |
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Funding Source | |
Actual Budget (USD) | 322,188 |
Status | Active |
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Countries
Project Reference Profiles – Pacific Region(PAC01) Green growth governance – Capacity Building to Strengthen Sustainable Implementation of Renewable Energy Technologies for Rural Energy Access
Start Date | Q4 20181215 |
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Funding Source | |
Actual Budget (USD) | 542,614 |
Status | Active |
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Thematic Areas
Countries
Capacity Building to Strengthen Sustainable Implementation of Renewable Energy Technologies for Rural Energy Access
Start Date | Q4 2018 |
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Funding Source | |
Actual Budget (USD) | 1,500,000 |
Status | Active |
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Reports
GGGI In-Country Staff
Walter Malau
Senior Investment Officer, Climate Finance Access Network Advisor, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu
Charlotte Camille Turk
Green Investment Services - Regional Technical Lead for the Pacific