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Great Green Wall prepares for COP30
Climate Summit
5 min read

Nov 10, 2025

Great Green Wall prepares for COP30

GGWoA and ministerial partners unveil an ambitious regenerative finance roadmap, uniting culture, policy, and climate innovators in a groundbreaking initiative that promises to reshape Africa's ecological future at Brazil's pivotal climate summit.

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Stay updated with our latest milestones, achievements, and insights from across the Great Green Wall initiative.

Thiès restoration site reaches 92% tree survival
Success Story
3 min read

Nov 18, 2024

Thiès restoration site reaches 92% tree survival

Community cooperatives piloted new water-harvesting designs that now inform regional scale plans, demonstrating remarkable success in sustainable land management.

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IMAGINE-1 creative tour launches in Lagos
Cultural Initiative
4 min read

Oct 27, 2024

IMAGINE-1 creative tour launches in Lagos

Artists, filmmakers, and designers co-created immersive experiences to reframe land stewardship through the power of creative expression.

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Youth climate labs open in Niamey & Ndjamena
Education
6 min read

Oct 10, 2024

Youth climate labs open in Niamey & Ndjamena

Early learning canopies double as entrepreneurship hubs equipping young people for green careers and sustainable futures.

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Diaspora fund backs microgrants for community water systems
Partnership
4 min read

Sep 25, 2024

Diaspora fund backs microgrants for community water systems

The ENGAGE programme mobilized diaspora capital to expand solar-powered boreholes across rural communities.

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A Full Chronology of Milestones

Every headline reflects our mandate—championing culture, policy, climate action, and partnerships across the continent.

COP30 preparations accelerate

Oct 15, 2025

COP30 preparations accelerate

GGWoA mobilizes private sector capital toward 2030 goals through innovative financing mechanisms ahead of the Brazil summit.

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Announcement of GGWoA participation at COP30

Sep 30, 2025

Announcement of GGWoA participation at COP30

Partnering with PAGGW and AU GGWI to present an accelerated action plan in Brazil that promises transformative impact.

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5 hectares of an old quarry restored in Thiès, Senegal

Oct 29, 2023

5 hectares of an old quarry restored in Thiès, Senegal

In partnership with DEFCCS and ASERGMV, native species were planted to combat flooding and climate change.

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Arabia CSR Awards event in UAE

Oct 29, 2023

Arabia CSR Awards event in UAE

Leadership highlighted sustainability wins alongside regional champions at this prestigious recognition ceremony.

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Participation at the Africa Diaspora Network's Beyond Remittance

Oct 29, 2023

Participation at the Africa Diaspora Network's Beyond Remittance

CEO Ramatoulaye Diallo N'Diaye catalyzed partnerships with innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors.

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Meeting with AfDB to discuss partnership

Sep 22, 2023

Meeting with AfDB to discuss partnership

Engagement with VP Kevin Kariuki reinforced GGWoA's role in Africa's climate agenda and sustainable development.

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Private sector engagement event planning in Senegal

Sep 20, 2023

Private sector engagement event planning in Senegal

Discussions with President Macky Sall to champion Dakar's January 2024 convening of global leaders.

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Climate and Capital event during UNGA78

Sep 20, 2023

Climate and Capital event during UNGA78

LG Nova and GGWoA explored investment pathways born from climate opportunity and sustainable innovation.

FinanceRead
Partnership with Afriwocc

Aug 7, 2023

Partnership with Afriwocc

Highlighting women-led inclusion at the African Women and Children Inclusion & Climate Action Conference.

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Private sector engagement in Niger

Jun 5, 2023

Private sector engagement in Niger

Collaboration with the Issoufou Mahamadou Foundation to grow human capital and biodiversity protection.

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Official launch of GGWoA Foundation

Dec 12, 2022

Official launch of GGWoA Foundation

Grand Patron H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo joined the CEO at the US-Africa Summit in Washington DC.

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Residence of Artists in Benguerir, Morocco

Nov 2, 2022

Residence of Artists in Benguerir, Morocco

Project IMAGINE united art with ecological stewardship in North Africa through creative collaboration.

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Chairman's first official travel

Oct 29, 2022

Chairman's first official travel

Ambassador Sidikou strengthened partnerships during a strategic delegation to Morocco.

DiplomacyRead
Chairman announcement

Sep 27, 2022

Chairman announcement

Ambassador Maman Sidikou named Chairman of the Board, bringing decades of diplomatic leadership.

LeadershipRead
Meeting with Bezos Earth Fund

Sep 19, 2022

Meeting with Bezos Earth Fund

Discussing potential partnerships that scale land restoration financing across the continent.

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Initiation of GGWoA

Jul 27, 2022

Initiation of GGWoA

Founders met with Nigeria's former President Olusegun Obasanjo to chart the movement's beginnings.

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