Seoul, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2026 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines held a ceremony at GGGI’s headquarters in Seoul to commemorate the Philippines’ inaugural voluntary core contribution. This landmark event marks the first instance of a Global South nation providing core funding to GGGI, signaling a significant evolution in South-South climate cooperation and international solidarity.

The ceremony was attended by H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Korea, and Mr. Sang Hyup Kim, Executive Director of GGGI. As a founding member, the Philippines has long driven impactful green growth initiatives, including climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable energy projects. This contribution marks a new milestone in that partnership, celebrating the Philippines’ transition from a proactive member to a pioneering donor—the first from the Global South to support GGGI’s core operations.

“The Philippines is proud to support GGGI through this voluntary core contribution. As a climate-vulnerable nation, we recognize the importance of strong multilateral institutions that help countries pursue resilient and sustainable development pathways. This contribution reflects our commitment to solidarity, cooperation, and green growth across the Global South.”  stated H.E. Ambassador Fernandez.

Mr. Sang Hyup Kim, Executive Director of GGGI, lauded the significance of the move. “The Philippines’ decision to contribute core funding is a game-changer,” said Mr. Kim. “It signals a new paradigm in climate action—one where Global South countries take an empowered, leading role in shaping international green growth agendas. This investment goes beyond financial support; it is a powerful statement of solidarity that will allow GGGI to respond more effectively to the urgent, diverse needs of our member states.“

Unlike project-specific funding, this core contribution allows GGGI to maintain high-impact, flexible operations across its global network, further empowering the organization to scale up technical assistance and policy advice where it is needed most.

About the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) 

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) was founded as a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization in 2012 at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. GGGI supports its Member States in transitioning their economies toward a green growth model that simultaneously achieves poverty reduction, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and economic growth. With 55 Member States and 30 Partner countries and regional integration organizations in the process of accession, GGGI delivers programs and projects in over 57 countries. These initiatives encompass developing innovative green growth solutions, technical support, capacity building, policy planning & implementation, and assistance in building a pipeline of bankable green investment projects, project financing, investments, and knowledge sharing. GGGI’s work contributes to its Member States’ efforts to fulfill the Sustainable Development Goals and the Nationally Determined Contributions to the Paris Agreement.

Media Contact

(GGGI HQ Seoul) Communications and Knowledge Sharing Unit   communications@gggi.org

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