Seoul, South Korea
Sang-Hyup Kim is the Executive Director of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), an intergovernmental organization promoting sustainable development in developing countries and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. His vision for a world driven by green growth is one where humanity thrives in harmony with the planet—interconnected through partnerships that foster green innovation and solutions to combat climate change. Sang-Hyup's 40-year professional journey weaves experiences in media, academia, and policymaking, reflecting his lifelong dedication to advancing sustainable development and climate action. He focuses on thought leadership and collaboration across sectors and drives GGGI as a key enabler for mobilizing the financing, technical expertise, and partnerships needed to build a resilient global economy that respects ecological boundaries.
[Graduate School of Green Growth] Developing Synergistic Coupling with KAIST College of Business - Accredited with premier status by AACSB, GMAC, and EQUIS - Outstanding business education capability as proven by the first offering of MBA program in Korea - Produced PhDs and Masters in management with global academic and business leadership Global Leadership for Research and Education in Green Technology and Green Business - Ranked 6th in global green MBA by Corporate Knights (2013) - Delivered green business education programs including climate change management and green and carbon finance - Well established green technology education environment through KAIST EEWS (Energy, Environment, Water and Sustainability) program Korean Green Growth Leader - Knowledge Hub for Green Growth - Developing world-class professionals to promote economic development through green creativity - Positioning as a global think tank for green growth