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Zambia and the Global Green Growth Institute Sign Host Country Agreement to Accelerate Inclusive Green Growth


The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ), represented by H.E. Andrew Banda, Ambassador of the Republic of Zambia to the Republic of Korea, and accompanied by First Secretary Ms. Anastasia Muuka, today signed a Host Country Agreement (HCA) with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), represented by its Executive Director, Mr. Sanghyup Kim. The agreement reaffirms the parties’ shared commitment to advancing climate action and inclusive green growth in Zambia.

The HCA was signed during the GGGI Spring Annual Meeting, and it formalizes GGGI’s legal status in Zambia and strengthens the institutional framework for collaboration, supporting the Government of Zambia to deliver its climate and green growth priorities, including implementation of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
“This agreement is not only a commitment but a call to action. Its success will depend on effective implementation and strong collaboration among all stakeholders. Zambia stands ready to work closely with GGGI to ensure tangible results that improve the lives of our people.” — H.E. Andrew Banda, Ambassador of the Republic of Zambia to the Republic of Korea

“GGGI recognizes that advancing Zambia’s climate priorities is essential to building an inclusive, sustainable economy. This partnership is an opportunity to accelerate green growth, deliver country-led solutions, and support Zambia’s transition to a low-carbon economy.” — Mr. Sanghyup Kim, Executive Director, Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
Since 2022, GGGI has been working in close collaboration with Zambia, which became a Member State in July 2023. Since then, GGGI has worked with government counterparts across multiple ministries and agencies to support initiatives including the National Green Growth Index, the National Green Growth Strategy, carbon markets under Article 6, operationalization of an integrated Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (iMRV) system, capacity building, and the establishment of a Climate Finance Unit.
The HCA will enable the Government of Zambia and GGGI to strengthen joint planning and implementation of green growth initiatives and further enhance Zambia’s ability to mobilize climate and green finance.

GGGI Zambia is hosted by the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment.

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15-Year-Old Girl Dies After House Collapses During Heavy Rains in Nakonde

A 15-year-old girl of Ntindi Village in Nakonde District has t
died after the house she was sleeping in collapsed on her following a heavy rain experienced in the district on Sunday.

The deceased has been identified as Hellen Nachula, a Grade Four pupil at Ntindi Primary School.

The incident is reported to have occurred between 23:00 hours and midnight on Sunday night while she was asleep at home.

According to family members, the house gave way after the prolonged downpour weakened the structure, trapping the young girl beneath the debris.

Her grandfather, Martin Kalolo, has confirmed the sad development to Chete FM News and described the incident as deeply heartbreaking and unexpected.

She was the only one who was affected in the house at the time of the incident.

She has since been put to rest in Mbala District.