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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.
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| Abbreviation | GGGI |
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| Formation | 2010 |
| Type | Intergovernmental organization |
| Purpose | Supporting sustainable development of developing and emerging countries[1] |
| Headquarters | Seoul, Republic of Korea |
| Coordinates | 37°34′03″N 126°58′16″E / 37.567459°N 126.971078°E |
| Fields | Sustainable development |
Membership (2019) | 30 Member States[2] |
Director-General | Dr. Frank Rijsberman[1] |
Budget (2017) | US$56.88 million [1] |
| Website | www.gggi.org |
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.
History
editGGGI originated as a think tank in 2010, initiated by then President of South Korea Lee Myung-bak. In 2012, GGGI was transformed into an international treaty-based organization, a change formalized at the Rio+20 Summit in Brazil.[3][4]
GGGI operates under an agreement from its member countries established in 2012. The governance structure includes the Assembly, encompassing all member countries, and the Council, which is in charge of strategy, budget, and membership. An Advisory Committee of experts also contributes strategic guidance. Membership in GGGI is open to any United Nations member state aligned with its green growth objectives.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Annual Report 2017" (PDF). Global Green Growth Institute. Global Green Growth Institute. May 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ "Partners". Global Green Growth Institute. Global Green Growth Institute. n.d. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ a b "About GGGI: Organizational Overview". Global Green Growth Institute. Archived from the original on 4 June 2015. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
- ^ "Green Growth for All: Converting the Global Green Growth Institute". United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. Archived from the original on 5 September 2015. Retrieved 16 July 2014.