# Guyana international development and cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/guyana-international-development-and-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-09-18T18:49:40.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Guyana is pursuing diverse international partnerships to support its economic development and environmental goals.

In August 2026, the government launched the ‘Financing for Forests’ programme in partnership with the European Union and the Global Green Growth Institute. This five-year initiative, which runs through 2030, aims to create financial mechanisms such as biodiversity credits and trust funds to attract sustainable investment into forest management and biodiversity conservation.

By September 2026, Guyana also signaled intentions to deepen bilateral ties with China. Prime Minister Mark Phillips indicated that cooperation is expanding beyond existing infrastructure and medical projects into new sectors, including renewable energy, agriculture, fisheries, and smart infrastructure.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Guyana and China seek to expand cooperation in new sectors

Guyana and China aim to broaden their diplomatic ties, targeting new cooperation in renewable energy, smart infrastructure, agriculture, and modern transportation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guyana-and-china-seek-to-expand-cooperation-in-new-sectors

### 2026-08-24: Guyana launches EU-backed forest investment programme

Guyana has launched a five-year partnership with the EU and the Global Green Growth Institute to develop financial mechanisms for sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation through 2030.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guyana-launches-eu-backed-forest-investment-programme

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