A history of the World Green Growth Organization

Follow our timeline from our founding and all the the things we have accomplished since.

2019

Founded

Founder Hon. Alejandra Giraldo, of the World Green Growth Organization . Originally conceived and initiated in 2019 as an annual initiative called “World Green Growth Summit” targeting 2000 key stakeholders to address emerging trends, policy issues, and opportunities in the energy sector. It was designed to connect government officials, with fortune executives, entrepreneurs, green economy experts, thought leaders, alumni and stakeholders, corporate and executive planners, policy analysts, and economic and investment consultants. Participants engaged in high-level discussions and networking.

2020

World Green Growth Summit

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the first annual World Green Growth Summit launched attracting more than 8,000 attendees. It brought more than 100 speakers from around the world to touch bases on sectors in water, energy, smart cities, ecowaste, and youth.

2021

The Future of Green Economy: From Policy to Action

WGGO successfully launched the 2nd Annual World Green Growth Summit. The summit included discussion focused on strategies and solutions to transform institutions, nonprofit organizations, and the business sector to become more environmentally friendly.

2022

A New Journey

WGGO is building partnerships with domestic and international organizations, sharing a common ground to build a green economy and a better future for all.

Alejandra Giraldo 

Chairwoman, World Green Growth Organization