The Global Green Growth Institute’s (GGGI) objectives in the region are to support Pacific Island Developing States (SIDS) to sustainably achieve National Development Goals (NDCs) 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.

GGGI has been active in the Pacific since 2015, promoting green growth planning and mobilizing climate finance for resilient and inclusive investments. GGGI operates full country programs in Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, and Vanuatu, has operations in Solomon Islands, Samoa, and Tuvalu, and supports all 14 Pacific Island Countries (PICs) through regional initiatives.

At the regional level, GGGI focuses on adaptation, renewable energy, low-carbon development, climate resilience, and mobilizing climate finance and implementation in the Pacific.
GGGI works closely with Pacific governments, acting as a trusted advisor, and partners with donors and regional institutions to secure financing for projects.

GGGI in Pacific’s impacts include:

1. USD 172 million in climate finance/ green growth investment commitments secured

2. 48 Green Growth policies adopted

3. 25,000 people supported in green employment

4. 29,000 people enhanced their adaptation to climate change

5. 8MtCO2eq GHG emissions reduction from business as usual