Global Green Growth Institute

Powering Island Communities in Fiji with Xendee and Arizona State University

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Starting with a geospatial assessment of 300 isolated communities, the team completed in-person community engagement and detailed feasibility assessments for a prioritized set of 75 mini-grid sites.

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  • Starting with a geospatial assessment of 300 isolated communities, the team completed in-person community engagement and detailed feasibility assessments for a prioritized set of 75 mini-grid sites.
  • Site assessments include technical analyses, geospatial site planning, sustainable business models, climate change impact assessments, and ownership and operation models.
  • The work has significant potential to uplift communities through economic development, healthcare access, and education opportunities.
  • As this project unfolds, Xendee is proud to contribute to a brighter and more sustainable future for remote and underserved communities in Fiji and across the Pacific.

UAE Pavilion Featured Events Underscore Cop28 Commitment to Multilevel Action, Focusing on Urbanization and Sustainable Built Environment/transport Initiatives

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Dubai, UAE – 7 December 2023: During a series of high-level events hosted by the UAE Pavilion at COP28 on 6 December 2023, conversations focused on accelerating ambition and action on urbanization and sustainable built environment and transport initiatives to transform urban spaces and take progressive steps towards smart and sustainable transport systems that will help achieve Net Zero goals.

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  • Dubai, UAE – 7 December 2023: During a series of high-level events hosted by the UAE Pavilion at COP28 on 6 December 2023, conversations focused on accelerating ambition and action on urbanization and sustainable built environment and transport initiatives to transform urban spaces and take progressive steps towards smart and sustainable transport systems that will help achieve Net Zero goals.
  • The project supports the objectives of the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative, drives the circular economy and will reduce the carbon footprint of the transport sector.
  • This strategy intends to reduce the environmental impact by the equivalent of 2.1million vehicles per year and operational costs by AED3.3 billion by 2050.
  • For more information about the pavilion and the schedule of events taking place, please visit the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Website , and the COP28 Website

EQS-News:  Burkina Faso Solar Grandmothers initiative: Global Green Growth Institute's (GGGI) contribution to the rural energy transition process

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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Burkina Faso Solar Grandmothers initiative: Global Green Growth Institute's (GGGI) contribution to the rural energy transition process

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  • Burkina Faso Solar Grandmothers initiative: Global Green Growth Institute's (GGGI) contribution to the rural energy transition process
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  • This was followed by solar energy training for rural women from Burkina Faso in India with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF/SGP) financial support.
  • As part of the " Solar Grandmothers project", the Barefoot College training center in Burkina Faso, in partnership with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, has provided solar energy trainings for grandmothers from 07 regions of Burkina Faso (Centre, Centre-West, Centre-East, Sahel, North, Hauts-Bassins and Cascades).
  • More information on this project: ROCO2 Solar Grandmothers in Burkina Faso — Global Green Growth Institute ( GGGI.org ) ( https://apo-opa.co/3TwUTtA )

Kaohsiung City's "Smart Agrinfo" App Wins Special Award at WeGO Seoul Smart City Awards

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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KAOHSIUNG, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kaohsiung City Government's pioneering smart city service, "Smart Agrinfo," has been honored with a Special Award at the Seoul Smart City Awards, hosted by the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO).

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  • KAOHSIUNG, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kaohsiung City Government's pioneering smart city service, "Smart Agrinfo," has been honored with a Special Award at the Seoul Smart City Awards, hosted by the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO).
  • The Kaohsiung City Government proudly highlighted that "Smart Agrinfo" has consistently garnered international accolades since its launch, such as the 2022 Smart City Innovation Application Award, an Honorable Mention at the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) Outstanding Digital Opportunity Inclusion Award, and recognition as a finalist in the 2022 Gartner Digital Government Service Innovation Awards.
  • These achievements underscore the continuous growth of "Smart Agrinfo" within the success of Kaohsiung's smart city development, further bolstered by domestic and international user appreciation and global attention.
  • On the 26th, the Kaohsiung City Government delegation also met with Kim Eui Seung, the First Vice Mayor of Seoul City, and Jeong-Kee Kim, the Executive Director of CityNet.

Pacific countries on the frontline of climate change to get support to unlock climate financing for the future of the region

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vulnerable island nations in the Pacific are in urgent need of resources to respond to the worsening climate crisis.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vulnerable island nations in the Pacific are in urgent need of resources to respond to the worsening climate crisis.
  • CFAN provides localized technical support to developing nations to respond to a clear gap in meeting country-identified needs around climate finance access.
  • The result is a network offering technical support to unlock and accelerate climate finance at scale through deploying embedded climate finance advisors at national and regional levels.
  • Existing CFAN advisors will also be extended in their respective countries for an additional three years due to funding support by the Australian Government.

Growth Institute Boosts Careers of Over 75,000 Mid-Market Executives in 12 Years Through Intensive Learning

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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Having grown their business beyond the startup stage, they are now looking to make the next step and scale up their business.

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  • Having grown their business beyond the startup stage, they are now looking to make the next step and scale up their business.
  • Since 2011, this is the niche that Growth Institute has been filling, providing intensive training and support for more than 55,000 business leaders across over 11,000 companies to date.
  • It uses a hybrid, online-first model of learning, allowing it to reach learners in at least 76 countries.
  • According to co-founder Daniel Marcos, the story behind Growth Institute goes back to the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, which caused his previous company to go out of business.

Mach49 Expands EMEA Presence and Leadership

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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LONDON and AMSTERDAM, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mach49, the Growth Builder for Global Businesses, announces further EMEA expansion to help the Global 1000 build their growth engines through venture building, venture investing, venture turnarounds, strategic partnering, and targeted M&A. Mach49 has also launched its Growth Institute to help organizations develop the internal innovation ecosystem that will ensure their ventures can leverage Mothership advantage, thrive in the market, and generate meaningful returns for decades to come.

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  • Corporate venturing executive and serial entrepreneur Christian Lindener and lead venture builder Clare McKitrick have been named Co-Managing Partners of Mach49 EMEA.
  • As part of this ongoing expansion, Mach49 broadens its London and Amsterdam teams to further support the growing base of UK and EMEA clients, including Schneider Electric, Pernod Ricard, Shell, RWE Energy, SGS, TDK, Hitachi, Standard Bank, and others.
  • Mach49 partners with global corporations to create a portfolio of new ventures and investments through corporate venture capital (CVC) that disrupt existing markets and create new ones.
  • "Mach49 is expanding our capabilities and team in EMEA to help meet the region's Global 1000–led disruptive growth with Clare and Christian's leadership," commented Linda Yates , Founder and CEO of Mach49.

David Charpie Named Co-CEO and Chief People Officer of Mach49

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mach49, the Growth Builder for Global Businesses, has named David Charpie as Co-CEO alongside Founder and CEO Linda Yates. Charpie extends his 30 years of leadership experience with global multinationals, venture backed startups, joint ventures, and Global 1000-generated internal startups, to further expand Mach49's team and support client momentum as an increasing number of corporations seek institutional growth at scale.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mach49 , the Growth Builder for Global Businesses, has named David Charpie as Co-CEO alongside Founder and CEO Linda Yates .
  • Charpie was one of Mach49's original team members and has helped usher the company through massive growth since 2014.
  • Charpie has also been named Chief People Officer of Mach49's newly established Office of People and Belonging.
  • Charpie holds a BS and MS in nuclear engineering from MIT and an MBA from MIT's Sloan School of Management.

New Book Announcement, "The On Purpose Growth Plan: Architecting a High Performance Life" Delivers Life-changing, High-Performance Personal Leadership Strategies and Solutions

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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TULSA, Okla., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kirsten Oelrich, CEO of the On Purpose Growth Institute, announces the launch of "The On Purpose Growth Plan: Architecting a High Performance Life."

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  • TULSA, Okla., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kirsten Oelrich, CEO of the On Purpose Growth Institute, announces the launch of "The On Purpose Growth Plan: Architecting a High Performance Life."
  • She delivers life-changing strategies to improve their leadership skills, build stronger and more meaningful relationships, and achieve a high-performance life.
  • Kirsten Oelrich stated, "I am so excited about the "On Purpose Growth Plan: Architecting a High-Performance life."
  • The On Purpose Growth Planreveals powerful strategies and tactics to improve and catapult performance to the next level.

EDELMAN GLOBAL ADVISORY NAMES NIKOLAUS SCHULTZE AS CHAIR, CLIMATE POLICY

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edelman Global Advisory (EGA) today announced Nikolaus Schultze as EGA's inaugural Chair of Climate Policy effective July 18, 2022.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edelman Global Advisory (EGA) today announced Nikolaus Schultze as EGA's inaugural Chair of Climate Policy effective July 18, 2022.
  • Based in Paris, Schultze will lead EGA's climate policy, regulatory and advisory initiatives.
  • Under his leadership, the Climate Policy team will work with clients to anticipate policy trends that will impact their business by helping clients shape the debate and better understand their roles related to climate issues.
  • "We are delighted that Nikolaus, a recognized leader in climate policy, has agreed to join Edelman Global Advisory.