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 […]

Taloa, Vanuatu – January 30, 2024 – Water scarcity is a major issue for most of Vanuatu’s 327,000 inhabitants. A handover ceremony marked a turning point for over 700 Taloa community members as the Taloa Solar Water Pump Project was officially handed over to the community by the Global Green Growth Institute(GGGI).  This transformative initiative, […]

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 […]

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, November 24, 2023 – under the Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition, held a consultation workshop as part of its initiatives, focusing on the implementation of a national financing vehicle for green buildings and infrastructures […]

Bangkok, Thailand, November 1, 2023 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in Thailand in partnership with the Department of Climate Change and Environment (CCE), GIZ Thailand, and the Creagy hosted a public hearing event on Mechanisms to Promote Access to Financial Support from the Green Climate Fund, in Bangkok, Thailand. The event is one […]

Tarawa, Kiribati, 23 October, 2023 – Through the support of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), over 120 staff from the Government of Kiribati, State-owned Enterprises and the private sector received  training in the principles of Sustainable Procurement. The 4-day training event was opened by the Ms. Maaman Ioakim, Deputy Secretary for the Ministry of […]

Medellín, 21 de septiembre de 2023. El día de hoy, la Asamblea Departamental de Antioquia aprobó la Política Pública de Crecimiento Verde de Antioquia (PPCVA) mediante la Ordenanza 25. Este esfuerzo colectivo, que contó con la participación de más de mil actores en diferentes mesas de trabajo, tiene un alcance a 2040. Además de armonizar […]

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. […]

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Pacific Green Entrepreneurs Network (PGEN) project hosted a two-day Incubator orientation and kick-off-workshop for the Pacific Greenpreneurs Incubator program on the 21st & 22nd of June 2023 at the Fiji Development Bank training room in Suva. The 2023 Fiji cohort is made up of 19 green enterprises from across the […]

In the next five years, SPAR6C will provide extensive support to the Government of Colombia as it prepares to access the international carbon markets outlined in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The program aims to benefit the government, academia, and the private sector by focusing on capacity building, providing a toolbox, and generating pilot […]

Nukus, Uzbekistan [May 13, 2023] – Dr. Jaeseung Lee, Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Deputy Director for Asia and Head of Emerging Economies, visited Uzbekistan for a high-level mission to bolster project implementation and forge partnerships from May 3rd to May 13th. Dr. Lee had the opportunity to strengthen institutional ties between GGGI, government stakeholders, […]

Tashkent, Uzbekistan [February 16, 2023] – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) held its five-year Country Planning Framework (CPF) technical consultation for the period 2023–2027. The consultation brought together key government representatives, development partners, and other stakeholders to outline pathways to assist the Government of Uzbekistan in achieving its green growth goals and fostering climate-resilient […]