P4G: Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030
🌍 What is P4G?
P4G (Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030) is a global initiative that accelerates public-private partnerships (PPPs) to deliver inclusive, sustainable solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
By connecting governments, businesses, civil society, and investors, P4G turns ambitious ideas into action — from clean energy to circular economy models. It focuses on developing scalable, market-based solutions to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges, including climate change, food insecurity, water scarcity, and urban sustainability.
Unlike conventional donor programs, P4G invests in market-ready innovations that can grow independently over time. In short, P4G is where purpose meets partnership, and where innovation meets investment — making a greener future not only possible but profitable.
🔬 P4G’s Strategic Focus Areas
P4G directs its support to five high-impact sectors that are critical to a net-zero, climate-resilient future:
1. Food and Agriculture
Supports climate-smart farming, reduces food waste, and enhances supply chains.
2. Water
Focuses on efficient water management, clean access, and nature-based solutions.
3. Energy Transition
Promotes off-grid renewable energy, clean cooking, and energy storage systems.
4. Sustainable Cities
Enables low-carbon urban mobility, green buildings, and smart infrastructure.
5. Circular Economy
Advances waste-to-value innovation and scalable plastic alternatives.
🌐 P4G’s Global Impact
Since 2017, P4G has backed over 80 partnerships across Asia, Africa, and Latin America — catalyzing real change:
In Kenya, P4G helped scale clean cookstoves, cutting emissions and saving lives.
In Vietnam, it supported smart farming tools to reduce fertilizer use.
In Colombia, it linked beverage firms with recyclers to reduce plastic waste.
In Ethiopia, it enabled off-grid communities to access solar power.
P4G also de-risks investment, helping investors identify bankable green ventures aligned with ESG and climate finance goals.
🤝 Member Countries and Global Partners
P4G’s unique value lies in its multi-stakeholder approach — uniting 10+ partner countries and a global coalition of institutions.
🌏 Member Countries:
Vietnam, Denmark, South Korea, Colombia, Netherlands, Kenya, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Mexico, Indonesia
🏛️ Collaborating Institutions:
World Resources Institute (WRI) – Global Hub
State of Green – Danish clean-tech gateway
GGGI, UN agencies, and development banks
Each member country operates a National Platform, aligning partnerships with national strategies and enabling local innovation ecosystems.
📢 P4G Summits: Accelerating Global Solutions
Held biennially, the P4G Summit is a premier gathering of world leaders, investors, and innovators. Past summits:
2018 – Denmark: Launched the platform globally
2021 – Korea: Focused on green recovery
2023 – Colombia: Highlighted biodiversity and inclusion
Each summit drives actionable commitments, new partnerships, and green investment pipelines.
🇻🇳 Vietnam to Host the P4G Summit 2025
Vietnam will host the 4th P4G Summit on April 16–17, 2025 in Hanoi — a pivotal moment for global climate diplomacy.
Why Vietnam?
Bold net-zero 2050 commitment
Rapid renewable energy expansion
A vibrant startup ecosystem for green innovation
Summit Themes:
Climate finance and entrepreneurship
Scaling up green SMEs
Regional collaboration in Asia-Pacific
Policy frameworks for inclusive green growth
The summit will connect local innovators with global capital, reinforcing Vietnam’s role as a sustainability leader in the Global South.
🚀 How to Engage with P4G
P4G offers multiple entry points for impact-focused actors:
✅ Apply for Partnership Support
Receive funding (up to $1M), technical guidance, and exposure for eligible projects.
✅ Collaborate via National Platforms
Align local innovations with national policies and global opportunities.
✅ Invest in De-Risked Green Ventures
Access a pipeline of impact-ready, scalable climate solutions.
✅ Join Events and the 2025 P4G Summit
Network, showcase, and co-create the future of green development.
✅ Advocate and Share
Amplify stories, educate communities, and support policy alignment.
🏁 Conclusion: P4G Is a Movement — Not Just a Model
As humanity races toward 2030 and beyond, P4G is shaping the next wave of global cooperation — not through pledges alone, but through partnerships that deliver.
Vietnam’s hosting of the 2025 P4G Summit is more than symbolic — it’s strategic. It represents a turning point in climate leadership, where emerging economies lead not only by example but through action.
So, whether you’re a policymaker, entrepreneur, or investor — the time is now to act, engage, and build the world we all deserve.
🌱 Join the movement. Partner for impact. Build with P4G.
