Kampala, Uganda – June 5, 2024 – Makerere University, College of Engineering, Art Design and Technology (CEDAT) marked a significant milestone with the official launch of the Makerere University Regional Centre for Urban Research, Governance & Innovations (MURCURGI) with support from the Global Green Growth Institute under the European Union-funded project. The establishment of the […]

Dakar, Sénégal, June 27, 2024 –As part of efforts to achieve food security and strengthen farmers’ resilience to the impact of climate change, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Government of Senegal have inaugurated the first of 12 solar-powered irrigation units that will be installed in select sites in Pont Gendarme in St. […]

Islamabad, Pakistan, May 30, 2024 –The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, and with support from the UN Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN) and the Korea Green New Deal Fund (KGNDF), organized a consultation workshop on Pakistan’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Technology Roadmap on […]

Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire – 27 May 2024 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have signed a Grant Funding Agreement of 8,250,000USD to implement a groundbreaking initiative aimed at strengthening the digital landscape of Ivory Coast, fostering green entrepreneurship among the youth, and bridging the digital divide to […]

Bangkok, Thailand, May 27, 2024 – Following the recent approval of GCF’s No-Objection Procedure, Thailand Country Programme (TCP) on Climate Change and Climate Finance Strategy (CFS) by the National Committee on Climate Change Policy (NCCC) on May 21, 2024, a significant workshop was organized to enhance access to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The Division […]

Seoul, 23 May 2024- The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) will host two High-level Forums on the sidelines of the upcoming Korea-Africa Summit. The two Forums, set to be held on June 4, will discuss two themes critical to Africa’s growth and resilience: access to green, climate finance and addressing plastic pollution through concerted global […]

Kampala, Uganda, 23 May 2024 – A significant milestone was achieved in the realm of industrial development with the official launch of the Guidelines for Developing Uganda’s Industrial Parks and Free Zones 2024 by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives with support from the Global Green Growth Institute under the European Union-funded project. These […]

Johannesburg, South Africa, 8 May 2024 – The African Climate Roundtable concluded with a call for increased involvement of the private sector in developing and executing innovative actions and solutions that advance adaptation to climate change in Africa. Delegates at the forum also called for more investment and ease access to innovative green and climate […]

Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire, April 25, 2024 – Today, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) announced a long-term partnership through signing a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration on stock market capacity building and facilitate access to green, social and sustainability (GSS) bonds in francophone West African countries. Unlike traditional […]

Suva, Fiji, 04 April 2024 – In a joint effort to strengthen Fiji’s resilience against climate change, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in partnership with the Climate Change Division of the Fiji Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), alongside the Green Climate Fund (GCF), NDC Partnership (NDCP), and the New Zealand Ministry of […]

Nairobi, Kenya, 19 March 2024 – Kenya’s Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry in partnership with the Global Green Growth (GGGI) Africa Region hosted a webinar to discuss the results of a joint study titled: “Stimulating Kenya’s exports for sustainable goods and services: A review of challenges, opportunities, and proposed interventions by the State Department”. […]

Suva, Fiji, March 6th, 2024 – In a stride towards sustainable development, the Fiji Development Bank (FDB) formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) to launch the Green Growth and Climate Finance Cooperation program. Through funding support from AFD, GGGI will work […]

Nadi, Fiji, March 1st, 2024 – In an initiative to drive green growth and combat climate change impacts, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) hosted the Pacific Climate Investors Pitch session through the Climate Finance Access Network (CFAN). The hybrid event, held in early March, witnessed over 40 participants, including esteemed partners such as DFAT, […]

Tanna Island, Vanuatu, February 6th, 2024 – Residents of Isangel and Blackman town on Tanna, Vanuatu were overjoyed with excitement as His Excellency Johnny Koanapo, the Minister of Internal Affairs commissioned the island’s first solar-powered water supply system as part of the “Scaling up Climate resilience through Solar Power-Driven Access to Water,” program. Through funding […]

Suva, Fiji, 26th January 2024 – In a significant stride towards sustainable development, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) joined the Fiji Ministry of Energy to celebrate the official launch of its National Energy Policy (NEP) 2023 – 2030. The event, which coincided with the International Day for Clean Energy, marked a key moment for […]

18th January 2024, Port Vila, Vanuatu; In Early January, 2024, twenty-seven professionals embarked on a mission to ensure access to clean drinking water for communities in Vanuatu as part of the “Scaling up Climate Resilience through Solar Power-Driven Access to Water,” program, funded by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by the Global Green […]

Jakarta, Indonesia, January 1, 2024 – Recognizing the pressing need to address climate change, Indonesia has taken a decisive step with its Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (Enhanced NDC). This renewed commitment aligns the country with the global aspirations outlined in the Paris Agreement. In 2022, Indonesia bolstered its climate targets, escalating its emission reduction from […]

Bali, Indonesia, 13 December 2023 – Indonesia and Korea have joined forces to develop an electric bus (e-bus) ecosystem in Bali in a significant step toward sustainable transportation. This ambitious project aims to transform the island’s public transportation system in line with global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The collaboration was formalized through […]

Women bear a disproportionate burden due to the impacts of climate change. Their vulnerabilities stem from socioeconomic factors such as poverty, societal norms, and cultural responsibilities. Despite these challenges, women often encounter limited access to resources, opportunities, and decision-making authority. Recognizing this disparity, in 2022, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) took the initiative to […]

Apia, Samoa, 29 November 2023 – Samoa Business Hub (SBH), in partnership with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) celebrated the graduation of three Samoan female green entrepreneurs during the 2023 graduation of the Pacific Greenpreneurs program, at the Samoa Business Hub Conference Room today. The Pacific Greenpreneurs Incubator Program is an initiative of the […]