Global Green Growth Institute

Global Green Growth Institute
AbbreviationGGGI
Formation2010; 14 years ago (2010)
TypeIntergovernmental organization
PurposeSupporting sustainable development of developing and emerging countries[1]
HeadquartersSeoul, Republic of Korea
Coordinates37°34′03″N 126°58′16″E / 37.567459°N 126.971078°E / 37.567459; 126.971078
FieldsSustainable development
Membership (2019)
30 Member States[2]
Director-General
Dr. Frank Rijsberman[1]
Budget (2017)
US$56.88 million [1]
Websitewww.gggi.org

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is an intergovernmental organization based in Seoul, South Korea. It is dedicated to promoting green growth, which integrates economic progress with environmental sustainability. It provides technical support, research opportunities, and stakeholder collaboration to develop green growth plans, focusing particularly on the needs of developing countries.

The activities are centered on four key areas: energy, water, land-use planning, and the development of sustainable urban environments, often referred to as green cities.

  1. ^ a b c "Annual Report 2017" (PDF). Global Green Growth Institute. Global Green Growth Institute. May 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Partners". Global Green Growth Institute. Global Green Growth Institute. n.d. Retrieved 23 February 2019.