Seoul, Republic of Korea, April 4, 2025 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) has appointed Ms. Kate Hampton, Chief Executive Officer of the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), and H.E. Yeonchul Yoo, Executive Director of the UN Global Compact Network Korea, to its Council as Expert/Non-State Actor Members for the 2025-2026 term. These two distinguished leaders in sustainability and climate action will leverage their extensive expertise and global networks to amplify GGGI’s impact and foster crucial partnerships.

Ms. Kate Hampton has been leading the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) as CEO since 2016, driving impactful climate change initiatives and working to improve the lives of children globally. Her expertise across government, finance, consulting, and NGOs, combined with her extensive advisory roles with international organizations, will bring valuable insights to GGGI’s mission of supporting developing and emerging economies in their transition to green growth.

H.E. Yeonchul Yoo brings extensive experience in advancing climate action, corporate sustainability, and strategic partnerships in support of UN goals. Through his leadership at the UN Global Compact Network Korea and his extensive involvement in climate negotiations throughout his diplomatic career, including his tenure as Climate Ambassador for the Republic of Korea, he has played a pivotal role in advancing international climate discussions and strengthening the business sector’s engagement in climate action. His deep understanding of global sustainability principles, including how they apply to private sector, will be a valuable asset to the GGGI Council as it shapes GGGI’s strategy and programs.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Kate Hampton and H.E. Yeonchul Yoo to GGGI’s Council as Expert/Non-State Actor Members,” said Mr. Sang-Hyup Kim, Director-General of GGGI. “Their wealth of experience will be instrumental in scaling up our impact and driving transformative changes in our Member States.”

Ms. Kate Hampton said, “I’m pleased to be joining many friends and colleagues on the GGGI Council, and to be doing so at such a critical time for the Council’s work. Global climate and development goals are way off track, and course correction will require innovative solutions for unlocking just and sustainable growth, delivered by broad coalitions across government, finance, and civil society. The Children’s Investment Fund Foundation is deeply committed to this work, and particularly to ensuring all developing countries have a stake in the global transition. And I’m looking forward to working with my Council colleagues to ensure that GGGI continues to be such a trusted, expert partner.”

“I am pleased to join the GGGI Council as an Expert and Non-State Actor Member,” said H.E. Yeonchul Yoo. “Having dedicated my career to advancing climate action and corporate sustainability, I believe GGGI’s work in supporting green growth transitions is more critical than ever. I look forward to working alongside my fellow Council Members to strengthen and diversify partnerships that will drive meaningful and lasting climate action.”

These appointments underscore GGGI’s commitment to building strong partnerships with Experts and Non-State Actors for a sustainable future. Ms. Hampton and H.E. Yoo join an esteemed group of Expert/Non-State Actor Members of the GGGI Council, including H.E. Ban Ki-moon, the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations; and H.E. James Fletcher, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency (CCREEE).

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