E Co. bites | Series 4
Welcome to our 4th series of E Co. bites! We share short and easily digestible climate finance explainers, technical lessons, and more about us, our work, and how you can support our mission.
Ensuring that climate projects are embraced and led by the communities they serve starts with listening, empowering, and collaborating. In this E Co. bite, our Founder Grant shares how we centre local voices and leadership to design impactful, sustainable solutions.
Watch the video below to hear these insights 👇
TRANSCRIPT
We believe that successful climate projects are those that are fully embraced and led by the countries and communities they are designed to serve. But how do we ensure this happens?
Firstly, we listen. We take the time to understand the unique needs, priorities, and aspirations of the country and its people. We engage in meaningful consultations with government stakeholders, local communities, and civil society organisations. We work with and hire local experts and organisations to bring in local and traditional knowledge, and work in local languages. Their insights shape the project’s design and implementation.
Secondly, we empower. We support local partners to take the lead in project design and implementation. We provide them with the resources, training, and mentorship they need to succeed. This not only builds local capacity but also ensures that the project is aligned with local knowledge and expertise.
Thirdly, we collaborate. We work closely with local partners throughout the project lifecycle. We foster a spirit of partnership, where everyone’s contributions are valued and respected. This collaborative approach ensures that the project is truly country-driven and locally led.
By following these principles, we can help to ensure that climate projects deliver sustainable and equitable benefits for all.
About E Co.
We are E Co. We are a diverse and global team driven to build a sustainable future. For over 25 years, we’ve been supporting and guiding our clients to achieve low-carbon, climate-resilient development. We specialise in helping our clients lay foundations for transformative change, ensuring climate finance achieves its greatest impact.
We’ve mobilised over USD 5.9 billion from major climate funds with a 100% project approval rate. We work with global funds, UN agencies, national governments, development agencies, development finance, not for profits, businesses and investors. Clients include UNDP, IUCN, EBRD, FCDO, The World Bank, GCF, NEFCO, IIED, The Lightsmith Group.
We’ve worked on over 540 assignments in over 180 countries. Our clients span the public and private sectors, from international agencies and NGOs to governments, financial institutions, and global funds. We partner with them to turn ambitious climate goals into concrete action and lasting impact.
Across 17 sectors and seven services, we offer end-to-end support, from assessing market opportunities and formulating impactful strategies to designing and evaluating transformative programmes and projects. We empower clients to access and manage climate funds, develop effective policies, and build capacity for long-term individual and institutional success.
With deep expertise in climate finance and systemic transformation, we bring a nuanced understanding of sectors, cultures, and contexts. We lower risk, increase predictability, and design for impact, ensuring your investments create lasting, positive change.
E Co. is your trusted partner in navigating the complexities of climate finance and sustainable development, and together, we will make an impact.