Who We Are.
Green Growth Africa Sustainability Network (Green Growth Africa), headquartered in Ibadan, Nigeria, is a leading UNEP-accredited NGO committed to the innovation, development and implementation of ‘greened’ socio-economic development solutions to address Africa’s development challenges. Green Growth Africa’s vision is rooted in the realisation of a socially inclusive economic growth and development path in Africa that is low-carbon, climate-resilient, resource-efficient; maintaining and enhancing biodiversity and ecosystems. Green Growth Africa has a footprint of her impact in twenty-two (22) African countries.
Green Growth Africa pursues its vision and commitment within the following thematic areas
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Capacity bulding (education and skill acquisition)
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Research and innovation
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Networking, communication and knowledge dissemination
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Advocacy and campaigns
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Policy and governance
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Right and justice
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Greening the sectors
Programmes & Initiatives
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EcoHeroes Initiative (formerly Environmental Education Programme)
employs co-creation and learner-centred approach to empower youth with practise-based education for sustainable development (ESD) for creativity and innovation to raise a new generation of workforce for green growth …
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Mentoring for Research Programme (MRP)
establishes structured technical and thematic relationships between students in African universities and experienced researchers across the globe …
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Africa4Nature Health Initiative (A4NHI)
advocated for a new deal with nature that is aimed towards increasing the commitment to nature conservation and protection of biodiversity …
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EcoKnowledge Derivatives (EKD)
a strategic mechanism that employs active and non-conventional strategies for effective knowledge dissemination and evidence-based policy advocacy for green growth …
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Worldwide Teach-In on Climate & Justice
engage with the youth to organise various events and platforms to educate, discuss and act for climate and justice …
Support us in our efforts to realise a cleaner and greener Africa that favours all inhabitants
Our team comprises of green growth enthusiasts spatially distributed in 10 countries across five continents of the world
Past & Present Partners
International Accreditations & Memberships
Green Growth Africa holds an Observer Status with the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), the governing body of UNEP. This provides Green Growth Africa with opportunities to make presentations and contributions at public meetings and sessions of the UNEA.
Green Growth Africa’s work and impact has attracted awards and recognitions from governments, private sector and NGO in USA, United Kingdom, Japan, Ghana, and Cameroon, among others. This also includes invitations from U.S White House, national government of Italy and sub-national government of Japan.
