Seoul, Republic of Korea (ROK), March 19, 2025 – The Republic of Kenya has officially submitted its Instrument of Accession to become the newest member of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). This milestone highlights Kenya’s commitment to advancing sustainable economic development and reinforces its dedication to green growth and social inclusivity.

H.E. Prof. Emmy Jerono Kipsoi, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya to the Republic of Korea, said, “Joining GGGI is an exciting step for climate action and demonstrates our collective responsibility to ensure that we get things right. By adding our voices, we amplify our commitment to climate mitigation. The Government of Kenya is eager to work closely with GGGI, and we greatly value the organization’s support. We look forward to future collaboration and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to both climate and business efforts.”

Mr. Nicholas K. Mutuku, OGW and Acting Director-General, Register of Treaties, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kenya, said, “Kenya’s accession to GGGI represents a major milestone in our journey toward sustainable economic development. As we embrace green growth, we are committed to creating innovative solutions that prioritize both our people and the planet. By joining GGGI, we are reaffirming our dedication to a future that balances environmental sustainability with socio-economic progress. We are excited to collaborate with GGGI and its esteemed Member States to accelerate the implementation of transformative policies and initiatives that will create a greener, more resilient future for Kenya and the world.”

GGGI’s Deputy Director-General, Ms. Helena McLeod, welcomed Kenya’s membership, stating, “GGGI supports its Member States in accelerating green transformation through technical assistance and capacity-building initiatives. We are delighted to have the Republic of Kenya on board. Kenya’s dynamic economy is well-positioned to drive climate resilient green growth and we look forward to working together to implement sustainable solutions that will benefit both the nation and the global community.”

GGGI has ongoing operations in the Republic of Kenya, including the implementation of the “Creating an Enabling Environment to Catalyze Green Investment into the Green Hydrogen Industry in Kenya” project, funded by Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance. This initiative aims to support the Kenyan government in developing a Green Hydrogen Resource Mobilization Strategic Plan, ensuring its effective implementation, and accelerating commercially viable projects through targeted investments.

The Republic of Kenya joins existing Member States dedicated to achieving a low-carbon, resilient, and inclusive green economy. As an active contributor to climate action efforts in Africa, Kenya’s membership in GGGI will further strengthen its efforts to develop and implement innovative green policies that will support its long-term environmental and economic sustainability.

The Republic of Kenya will become the 50th Member State on April 18, 2025 when its full membership will be confirmed and will be the 10th African nation to join the organization, alongside Angola, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Senegal, Togo, Uganda, and Zambia.

Note to Editors

Membership to GGGI is open to any member state of the United Nations or regional integration organization that subscribes to the objectives of the Institute, namely: promoting sustainable development of developing and emerging countries, including the least developed countries, by: supporting and diffusing a new paradigm of economic growth: green growth, which is a balanced advance of economic growth and environmental sustainability; targeting key aspects of economic performance and resilience, poverty reduction, job creation and social inclusion, and environmental sustainability; and creating and improving the economic, environmental and social conditions of countries through partnerships between developed and developing countries and the public and private sectors.