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
Implementation Partner
Korea International cooperation Agency
Pacific Islands Development Forum
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Pacific Community – SPC
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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 • September 9, 2020
Kiribati Approves Long-Term, National Agriculture Strategy
TARAWA, KIRIBATI – September 3, 2020- Today the Government of Kiribati launched the Kiribati Agriculture Strategy (KAS 2020-2030) as an addendum to the Kiribati Vision 2020 (KV20), the country’s the long-term national development plan. The KAS was adopted by Cabinet in March 2020. Held at the Kiribati House of Parliament, the launch event aimed to […]
News • August 27, 2020
Fiji Development Bank secures its first Direct Access Entity project from Green Climate Fund
Suva, Fiji – The Fiji Development Bank (FDB) gained approval from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for USD 5 million for the Fiji AgroPhotovoltaic (APV) Project in Ovalau. This project is a first of its kind for Fiji and the Pacific region, as it marks the first time FDB secured GCF funds as a Direct […]
News • August 25, 2020
New Zealand and GGGI sign partnership to support Pacific Low Emissions Climate Resilient Development
[Seoul, August 25, 2020] – A new international partnership to support Pacific countries to tackle climate change has been signed today by New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). The NZD 4.7 million (USD 3.1 million) partnership will help Pacific countries over the next three years […]
News • August 4, 2020
Climate Talk and Net Zero 2050 Seminar: New Zealand and Pacific Island Countries
SEOUL, Republic of Korea; August 4, 2020 — Today, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the New Zealand Embassy in Seoul co-hosted the Climate Talk and Net Zero 2050 event to raise awareness and understanding in Korea of climate action in New Zealand and the Pacific Island Countries. GGGI President & Chair, Mr. Ban […]
News • June 2, 2020
Three Successful GCF Webinars Held in Papua New Guinea
As part of Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) first Readiness and Preparatory Support Project under the Green Climate Fund (GCF), GGGI organized a series of consultative webinars and training under the leadership and guidance of the Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA). The three webinars focused on: Gender Mainstreaming Guideline for Climate Change Projects in PNG […]
News • May 4, 2020
Regional Pacific NDC Hub completes first phase of NDC implementation in the Pacific
On 31 March 2020, the Regional Pacific NDC Hub (NDC Hub) successfully completed the first phase of delivering NDC implementation activities in the Pacific region. GGGI is one of four NDC Hub delivery partners along with GIZ (lead partner), Pacific Community (SPC) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP). During the first […]
News • March 27, 2020
Kiribati Leads a Large Stakeholder Consultation to Prepare its NDC Implementation Roadmap and NDC Investment Plans
Betio, Tarawa, Kiribati – Kiribati’s Office of the President, in conjunction with the Regional Pacific NDC Hub through technical assistance from the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) hosted its first national consultation workshop for the preparation of its NDC Implementation Roadmap, NDC investment plans and projects pipeline. The workshop was opened by the Deputy Secretary […]
News • March 26, 2020
Tea and Talanoa Event Brings Together Fiji Greenpreneurs
Suva, Fiji – The Regional Pacific NDC Hub, recognizing the importance of the private sector in contributing to the achievements of countries’ commitments under the Paris Agreement – their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) – facilitated a talanoa networking and skills session for Greenpreneurs (green entrepreneurs) and business advisory services on 19 March 2020 in Suva, […]
News • February 11, 2019
KOICA, GGGI and PIDF to Implement Renewable Energy Capacity Building Project in Four Pacific Countries
In December 2018, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) signed a grant agreement with the Korea International Development Agency (KOICA) to implement a project titled “Capacity building to strengthen sustainable implementation of renewable energy technologies for rural energy access.” KOICA will provide USD 1.5 million to support the 3-year project to be implemented in Fiji, […]
Projects
Project
Thematic Areas
Countries
Project Reference Profiles – Pacific Region(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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Project
Thematic Areas
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 |
| Thematic Area |
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Project
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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