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Eastern Caribbean

News • April 3, 2024

27 Green Entrepreneurs Awarded Interest-Free Loans under the Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs Accelerator Program

3rd April 2024 – Castries, Saint Lucia: The Eastern Caribbean Green Entrepreneurship Initiative, today announced the selection of 27 green entrepreneurs as recipients of interest-free loans totaling USD 863,403. Under the Initiative’s Accelerator Program, these entrepreneurs were chosen from a competitive pool of applicants to receive funding and support to grow their respective green, sustainable […]

News • March 5, 2024

Greenpreneurs Week Celebrates Green Entrepreneurship in the Eastern Caribbean

Castries, Saint Lucia, 5 March 2024 – Greenpreneurs Week, an event organized by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) as part of the Eastern Caribbean Green Entrepreneurship Initiative, concluded on February 29th, marking a significant milestone in promoting sustainable business models and innovation in the region. The 3-day event showcased the achievements and potential of […]

News • November 30, 2023

The Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs Incubator Program Announces Recipients of US $10,000 Seed Grants for 10 Green Businesses

28th November 2023 – The Eastern Caribbean Green Entrepreneurship Initiative is delighted to reveal the awardees of its esteemed US $10,000 seed grants as part of its Greenpreneurs Incubator program This initiative, which is dedicated to fostering and championing environmentally and socially responsible business endeavors within the Eastern Caribbean region, awarded ten (10) deserving recipients, […]

News • October 30, 2023

GGGI Pacific and Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs Embark on Exchange Visit to Doha, Qatar

30th October 2023 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is pleased to announce the commencement of the Greenpreneurs Exchange Visit for the GGGI Pacific and Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs to Doha, Qatar. This unique opportunity cohosted by GGGI, and the Qatar Fund for Development aims to provide a platform for promising green entrepreneurs from the […]

News • October 12, 2023

Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs Incubator Program Announces Recipients of US $10,000 Seed Grants for 11 Green Businesses.

11th October 2023 – The Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs Incubator Program, an initiative aimed at supporting and promoting sustainable business ventures in the Eastern Caribbean region, is pleased to announce the recipients of its prestigious US $10,000 seed grants. These grants have been awarded to 11 exceptional green businesses who were part of the 2nd cohort […]

News • July 11, 2023

The Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs Incubator Program Announces Selection of its Third Cohort of Green Entrepreneurs

Saint Lucia, 10th July 2023 – The Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs Incubator Program is proud to announce the selection of its third cohort, 43 promising green entrepreneurs (Greenpreneurs) from across the Eastern Caribbean region. This prestigious program aims to nurture and empower environmentally conscious innovators who are dedicated to creating a sustainable and inclusive environment through […]

News • July 1, 2023

GGGI Launches Four Publications to Support a Renewable Energy Transition in OECS Member States

Castries, Saint Lucia, 30 June 2023 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) aims to support the Eastern Caribbean region through the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)through creating an enabling environment leading to widespread adaptation of renewable energy. To support the efforts GGGI has launched four key sustainable energy publications. These publications provide clear […]

News • June 21, 2023

GGGI Publishes Summary of High-Level Session on Renewable Energy Transition from the 2nd NDCFI Investment Forum

19th June 2023, Eastern Caribbean – As part of the 2nd NDCFI Investment Forum, GGGI held a session on July 6, 2022, titled “Advancing the Renewable Energy Transition in the OECS: The Role of Policymakers in Attracting Investment in Renewable Energy”. The main aim of this session was to communicate to leaders and decision makers […]

News • May 1, 2023

Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs Accelerator Program Launches Interest-Free Loan Applications up to USD 50,000.

28th April 2023 – The Eastern Caribbean Green Entrepreneurship Initiative is excited to announce the launch of the second call for applications for its interest-free loans program under the Greenpreneurs Accelerator program. This initiative aims to support the growth of green businesses, which are essential to the transition towards a more sustainable future. This initiative’s […]

News • March 14, 2023

Eastern Caribbean Green Entrepreneurship Initiative Opens Applications for Third Cohort of Incubator Program

March 8th, 2023, – The Eastern Caribbean Green Entrepreneurship Initiative (EC Greenpreneurs) is proud to announce the launch and call for applications for the third cohort of its Incubator program, aimed at supporting green entrepreneurs in the Eastern Caribbean region. Following the success of the first two cohorts in 2021 and 2022, the program once […]

News • February 27, 2023

GGGI Deputy Director General and Director for Latin America & the Caribbean, Visit the Eastern Caribbean to Strengthen Cooperation on Green Growth

Monday 13th Feb 2023, Castries, Saint Lucia – The Deputy Director General and Head of Global Growth Planning and Implementation, Helena McLeod, along with the Director and Head of programs in Latin America and the Caribbean, Jennifer Zapata of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) visited the Eastern Caribbean between February 13th – 17th, 2023 […]