Blog | Loss and damage: What the Ninth FRLD board meeting revealed about the cost of being underfunded
By Zahra Hdidou The Board of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) met at the Asian Development Bank headquarters in Manila from 8 to 10 July 2026 for its ninth meeting (B9) as Super Typhoon Inday (international name Bavi) passed through the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The storm did not make […]
Replay kit | GCF B.45 unpacked
On Thursday, July 16, 2026, our climate finance experts hosted a debrief session to analyse key developments from the recent 45th Green Climate Fund (GCF) Meeting of the Board (B.45), which took place from June 29 to July 2, 2026. They also discussed our recent 32nd GCF insight report, focusing on ‘Rethinking capacity building models […]
Event | Join Us for LCAW 2026: Climate deals and cocktails
Think you can negotiate the ultimate climate deal? Prove it. This London Climate Action Week #LCAW2026, we’re ditching the PPTs for something far more interactive. On Tuesday 23 June, E Co. is hosting an exclusive, official LCAW evening at our London Bridge offices, and you’re invited to take a seat at the table. We’ll be […]
Replay kit | GCF B.44 unpacked
On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, our climate finance experts hosted a debrief session to analyse key developments from the recent 44th Green Climate Fund (GCF) Meeting of the Board (B.44), which took place from March 25 to 28, 2026. They also discussed our recent 31st GCF insight report, focusing on ‘Rethinking capacity building models for […]
Blog | The market came to us: Grant on 26 years at E Co.
On 28 March, E Co. turned 26. It is a milestone worth reflecting on because of what has been built, defended, and proven right over those years. We sat down with our founder, Grant Ballard-Tremeer – who has spent 26 years creating E Co. – for a candid conversation about the long game: what the […]
GCF insight #31
Welcome to your 31st GCF insight report – Rethinking capacity building models for climate finance readiness.
Capacity building sits at the heart of international climate finance. Multilateral funds have long recognised that financial resources alone cannot deliver climate outcomes without competent institutions capable of planning, coordinating, and executing complex investment programmes. Significant investment has been made in training, technical assistance, and readiness support to build that foundation. However, a significant hurdle continues to hold things back: while training is being delivered, the conditions to make it stay and translate to more projects aren’t fully present.
Blog | The grid anchor: Battery energy storage systems (BESS) for global south emerging markets
By Abiodun Salako Introduction In the global pursuit of a net-zero future, solar and wind deployment is accelerating rapidly. Global renewable power capacity is projected to increase by almost 4,600 GW between 2025 and 2030, a figure that’s equal to the combined current power of China, the EU, and Japan, according to the International Energy […]
Project spotlight | Approved – SAP055 – Strengthening the Health Resilience of Communities Vulnerable to Climate Change in Benin’s ABD (Adjohoun, Bonou and Dangbo) Zone
We spoke to Senior consultant, Anne Gander who worked on the project: SAP055 | Strengthening the Health Resilience of Communities Vulnerable to Climate Change in Benin’s ABD (Adjohoun, Bonou and Dangbo) Zone. This project was one of three approved GCF projects the E Co. team worked on at the recent 43rd Meeting of the GCF […]
Blog | The aid model is broken. It’s time for a climate finance revolution.
By Rowan Putman How the end of an era can catalyse a more resilient and impactful approach to funding climate action. 2025 has been an eventful year in the world of development and climate finance to say the least. The unfortunate developments in the US and wider afield sent shockwaves through the climate and development […]
The E Co. chamber | Episode 3 – 25 years of E Co.
Happy 25th birthday, E Co.! In this latest episode, E Co. Founder and climate finance expert, Dr Grant Ballard-Tremeer speaks to E Co. Consultant, Ellie La Trobe-Hogan about E Co’s journey to mark our 25th anniversary. They delve into E Co’s origins as a purpose-driven organisation, emphasising our mission to empower vulnerable communities through climate […]