Host Country Agreement signed between SL govt. and GGGI

A Host Country Agreement was signed between the government and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) enabling the effective planning and implementation of green growth initiatives in the country.

The agreement was signed in the presence of President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Former Secretary General of the UN and the President of the Assembly and Chair of the Council of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Ban Ki-Moon on Tuesday.

The agreement was signed by the Secretary of the Ministry of Environment Dr Anil Jasinghe and the Director General of GGGI Frank Rijsberman on behalf of the GGGI.

The President’s Media Division said these initiatives include the implementation of the ongoing National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and Readiness Support project, funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), to enhance capacity and institutions. 

Sri Lanka joined GGGI as a Member in 2019. Sri Lanka was elected as Vice President of the Assembly and Vice Chair of the Council of GGGI in October 2022. GGGI

The Korean Ambassador to Sri Lanka Santhush Woonjin Jeong, Environment Minister Nazeer Ahamed, Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and Chief of Staff to the President Sagala Rathnayake, Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake, Senior Advisor to the President on Climate Change Ruwan Wijewrdena, Advisor to the President Ananda Mallavitantri, Lead Director of ODG of GGGI Dave H. Kim, Head of Programs, GGGI Dr Achala Abeysinghe and Dr Sonali Senaratne participated in this event.