Thematic Strategies: Communities of Practice

Projects

UG64
Countries
UG64 The Green Buildings Development in Uganda’s Secondary Cities through Policy, Entrepreneurial and Business Practice Support Project – Soroti City
Start Date Q1 January 2023
Funding Source
Actual Budget (USD) 0
Status Active
Thematic Area
  • Green Buildings and Industry
  • Climate Resilient and Green Growth
  • Circular Economy
  • Green Jobs
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SN10
Countries
SN10 Climate Smart Agriculture and Sustainable Value Chains in Senegal
Start Date Q4 2022
Funding Source
Actual Budget (USD) 0
Status Active
Thematic Area
  • Gender and Inclusive Development
  • Climate-Smart Agriculture
  • Climate Finance
  • Green Jobs
  • Renewable Energy
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UG56
Countries
UG56 Creation of a Climate Finance Unit (CFU) and the COP26 Taskforce at MoFPED
Start Date Q2 April 21, 2022
Funding Source
Actual Budget (USD) 1,950,000
Status Active
Thematic Area
  • Climate Resilient and Green Growth
  • Carbon Pricing
  • Climate Finance
  • Green Jobs
  • Green Growth
  • Green Growth Index
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ROCO2
Countries
ROCO2 Solar Grandmothers in Burkina Faso
Start Date Q1 2022
Funding Source
Actual Budget (USD) 439,000
Status Active
Thematic Area
  • Solar Energy
  • Climate Resilient and Green Growth
  • Green Jobs
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RW31
Countries
RW31-Smart and Electric Public Transport Services for Low-Carbon City Development in Rwand
Start Date Q3 2021
Funding Source
Actual Budget (USD) 150,000
Status Active
Thematic Area
  • Green Cities
  • Sustainable Energy
  • Cross Cutting
  • Gender and Inclusive Development
  • Sustainable Transport
  • Waste
  • Solar Energy
  • Climate Resilient and Green Growth
  • Startups
  • Carbon Pricing
  • Green Jobs
  • Green recovery
  • GHGI
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RW28
Countries
RW28- Rwanda Greenpreneurs Network
Start Date Q1 2021
Funding Source
Actual Budget (USD) 0
Status Active
Thematic Area
  • Green Cities
  • Sustainable Energy
  • Cross Cutting
  • Sustainable Transport
  • Climate Resilient and Green Growth
  • Startups
  • Circular Economy
  • Green Jobs
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RW27
Countries
RW27-Supporting the Transition to E-mobility in Rwanda
Start Date Q1 2021
Funding Source
Actual Budget (USD) 47,574
Status Active
Thematic Area
  • Green Cities
  • Sustainable Energy
  • Cross Cutting
  • Gender and Inclusive Development
  • Sustainable Transport
  • Climate Resilient and Green Growth
  • Green Finance
  • Startups
  • Carbon Pricing
  • Green Jobs
  • GHGI
  • Monitoring
  • Renewable Energy
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RW21
Countries
RW21-E – Waste to Resources: Improving Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and Hazardous Waste Management in Rwanda
Start Date Q1
Funding Source
Actual Budget (USD) 0
Status Active
Thematic Area
  • Green Cities
  • Waste
  • Climate Resilient and Green Growth
  • Carbon Pricing
  • Circular Economy
  • Green Jobs
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AE06
Thematic Areas
AE06 Strengthening Green Talent and Workforce
Start Date Q1 1 JAN 2019
Funding Source
Actual Budget (USD) 65,691
Status Complete
Thematic Area
  • Cross Cutting
  • Green Jobs
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News

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 • January 29, 2024

GGGI Jordan conducts the Second Project Steering Committee Meeting (PSC) for the KOICA-funded Green Jobs Project

Amman, Jordan, January 29, 2024 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Jordan Office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment of Jordan, co-chaired the second Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting at the Ministry of Environment, Jordan. This critical meeting continued to guide and oversee the ‘Creating Sustainable Green Jobs for Refugees and Host Communities […]

News • December 17, 2023

Waste to Resources: Improving Municipal Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Management in Rwanda

17 December 2023, Kigali, Rwanda – The Government of Rwanda through the Ministry of Environment of the Government of Rwanda initiated a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development of the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to strengthen cooperation and technology transfer between the two countries. […]

News • December 6, 2023

PNG Green Entrepreneurs receive over PGK 720,000 boost to combat climate change impacts

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 6 December, 2023 – As the Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Corporation continue to advocate and promote the development of MSMEs in the country, 23 green entrepreneurs graduated today in Port Moresby under the Pacific Greenpreneurs Incubator and Accelerator Program, implemented in […]

News • December 5, 2023

2023 Kiribati Greenpreneurs Graduates awarded AUD $166,000 by GGGI

Tarawa, Kiribati, December 1, 2023 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) hosted a graduation ceremony for i-Kiribati participants of the Pacific Greenpreneurs Incubator and Accelerator Programs today at its 2023 Graduation Ceremony held at Kaiga Maneaba. The Pacific Greenpreneurs Incubator and Accelerator Programs are initiatives of the Pacific Green Entrepreneurs Network (PGEN), a program implemented […]

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 • November 29, 2023

Three Samoan women entrepreneurs graduate from green business incubator Program

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 Pacific Green […]

News • November 29, 2023

Three Samoan women entrepreneurs graduate from green business incubator

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 […]

News • November 24, 2023

Tonga Greenpreneurs awarded TOP$130,000 by GGGI at graduation event

Nuku’alofa, Tonga, 24th November 2023 – Four participants of the Tonga cohort of the 2023 Pacific Greenpreneurs Program graduate, with two recipients also being awarded total funds of USD$55,000 (approximately TOP $30,000) at the official Graduation ceremony held at the Davina House today. The special guest for the event was Ms. Lorraine Kauhenga, Deputy CEO […]

News • November 24, 2023

Thirteen Green Entrepreneurs from Vanuatu graduated from the Pacific Greenpreneurs program 2023.

Port Vila, Vanuatu, 23rd November 2023 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), in partnership with the Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), celebrated the graduation of its 2023 cohort of the Pacific Greenpreneurs incubator and accelerator program. The Guest of Honor at the official ceremony was Mr. Sylvio Moli, the Vice President of […]

News • November 23, 2023

Building Green in Rwanda – The journey so far

Blog by Dheeraj Arrabothu, Senior Green Building Specialist, and Africa Regional Lead for Green Buildings and Industries at GGGI The construction sector accounts for approximately 40% of global CO2 emissions. About half of the emissions are attributed to building operations and the remaining half to the production of construction materials, also known as embodied emissions. […]

News • November 22, 2023

Qatar Fund for Development Host the Global Green Growth Institute’s Greenpreneurs in Doha for a Fruitful Study Visit

Doha, Qatar, November 21st, 2023 – Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) proudly welcomed selected Eastern Caribbean and Pacific Greenpreneurs to Doha as part of the QFFD funded Greenpreneurs Program in the two regions. This impactful exchange visit aimed to immerse the Greenpreneurs in Qatar’s thriving sustainable industries, showcasing the nation’s commitment to green sustainable growth […]

News • November 16, 2023

GGGI awards FJD800,000 (USD 350,000) to Fiji Greenpreneurs during graduation event

Suva, Fiji, 16 November 2023– The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) marked a momentous occasion as it celebrated the graduation of participants from the 2023 Pacific Greenpreneurs Program – Fiji Cohort. The Honourable Assistant Minister for Finance, Esrom Immanuel was chief guest at the official ceremony held at the Holiday Inn, Suva, Fiji  The Pacific […]

News • November 7, 2023

GGGI Uzbekistan conducts the Second 2023 Project Steering Committee Meeting (PSC) for KOICA-funded Aral Sea GRIP

Tashkent, Uzbekistan, November 7, 2023– GGGI Uzbekistan held the Second Project Steering Committee Meeting (PSC) for Green Rehabilitation Investment Project for Karakalpakstan Republic to Address Impacts of the Aral Sea Crisis (Aral Sea GRIP). The PSC meeting presented the progress made since the last PSC meeting held on 19 April 2023 and the project implementation […]

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 • September 27, 2023

Agrivoltaics Project Launched for Boosting Rwandan Farming with Solar Innovation

Kigali, Rwanda, 31 August 2023 – GGGI Rwanda and the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board (RAB) jointly hosted the “Agrivoltaics in Rwanda – Preparatory Project Launch.” This event convened government officials, international organizations, development agencies, experts, researchers, and representatives from the agriculture and renewable energy sectors. Its purpose was to introduce the “Increased Resilience […]

News • September 20, 2023

First Pacific Islands Entrepreneurship Expo kicks off in Fiji

Suva, Fiji – 30 August 2023 – The first ever Pacific Islands Entrepreneurship Expo was held in Fiji on 30th – 31st August 2023, jointly hosted by the Global Green Growth Institute in collaboration with the United Nations Capital Development Fund, United Nations Development Programme, International Labor Organisation, Asian Development Bank and YGAP. The two-day expo at […]

News • August 22, 2023

High-level visit to the Tivaouane Feacal Sludge treatment plant in Senegal with the Luxemburg cooperation, Senegal

On July 13, 2023 – GGGI arranged a high-level visit to Tivaouane in Senegal for the Luxemburg cooperation delegation to inspect the newly rehabilitated and equipped Feacal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP).  The upgraded FSTP is important because it will improve the city’s sanitation services along the entire value chain and develop the valorization of by-products to create green […]

News • August 18, 2023

Two PNG Greenpreneurs win trip to Fiji in ‘shark-tank’ style business pitch to investors

The Pacific Greenpreneurs Accelerator Program, a pioneering initiative implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) with support from the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), achieved a significant milestone with its highly successful Investor Pitch event. On Thursday, June 22nd, 2023, nine locally owned enterprises presented their innovative green business ideas virtually and in-person to a panel of esteemed judges. […]

Reports

Closer to 1.5°C: Driving Ambitions to Deliver on the Paris Agreement All Countries  • Technical Report  • flagship-publications  • Green Cities  • Cross Cutting
GGGI Eastern Caribbean Planning Framework 2022-2026 Eastern Caribbean  • Country Program Framework (CPF)  • Caribbean  • Caribbean  • social inclusion
Report
GGGI Eastern Caribbean Planning Framework 2022-2026

Eastern Caribbean  • Country Program Framework (CPF)  • Caribbean  • Caribbean  • social inclusion  • Climate action  • Sustainable Energy  • Solar Energy  • Climate Finance  • Green Jobs  • Renewable Energy  • Green Growth  • NDCs  • Sustainable Tourism  • Green investments  • green growth  • green jobs  • renewable energy

Potential of plastic waste sorting in the commune of Touba – projection of the model to the village of Darou Miname Senegal  • #greengrowth  • Waste  • Circular Economy  • Green Jobs
Report
Potential of plastic waste sorting in the commune of Touba – projection of the model to the village of Darou Miname

Senegal  • #greengrowth  • Waste  • Circular Economy  • Green Jobs  • Green cities  • waste management

Potentiel du tri des déchets plastique et réplicabilité du modèle du village de Darou Miname, dans la commune de Touba Mosquée Senegal  • Green Cities  • #greengrowth  • Waste  • Circular Economy
Report
Potentiel du tri des déchets plastique et réplicabilité du modèle du village de Darou Miname, dans la commune de Touba Mosquée

Senegal  • Green Cities  • #greengrowth  • Waste  • Circular Economy  • Green Jobs  • Green Growth  • green cities development  • green jobs

GGGI Green Employment Assessment brochure All Countries  • Cross Cutting  • Climate Resilient and Green Growth  • Green Jobs  • Green recovery
Report
GGGI Green Employment Assessment brochure

All Countries  • Cross Cutting  • Climate Resilient and Green Growth  • Green Jobs  • Green recovery  • LT-LEDS  • green employment  • green jobs  • LEDS

PRE-FEASIBILITY STUDY Developing a net-zero carbon emissions nipa palm sugar production and processing value chain in the Ayeyarwady Delta, Myanmar Info Brief  • Myanmar  • Sustainable Landscapes  • Climate-Smart Agriculture  • Coastal Resilience
Report
PRE-FEASIBILITY STUDY Developing a net-zero carbon emissions nipa palm sugar production and processing value chain in the Ayeyarwady Delta, Myanmar

Info Brief  • Myanmar  • Sustainable Landscapes  • Climate-Smart Agriculture  • Coastal Resilience  • Green Jobs

Green Recovery and Climate Action: Assessing Green Jobs from Renewable Energy and Forestry Investments for Developing and Emerging Economies forestry investments  • Caribbean  • Ecuador  • Côte d’Ivoire  • Green Recovery
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Green Recovery and Climate Action: Assessing Green Jobs from Renewable Energy and Forestry Investments for Developing and Emerging Economies

forestry investments  • Caribbean  • Ecuador  • Côte d’Ivoire  • Green Recovery  • Technical Report  • Denmark  • flagship-publications  • Rwanda  • Guyana  • Colombia  • Senegal  • Costa Rica  • Viet Nam  • Hungary  • Fiji  • India  • Jordan  • Lao PDR  • Mongolia  • Saint Lucia  • Cambodia  • Climate action  • Burkina Faso  • #greengrowth  • Uganda  • Morocco  • Myanmar  • Peru  • Ethiopia  • Indonesia  • México  • Cross Cutting  • Vanuatu  • Green Jobs  • Green recovery  • green growth  • green jobs  • renewable energy  • sustainable development

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