Blog | GEF-9 focal areas: what each one is designed to deliver through 2030
By Luisa Freitas and Abiodun Salako Replenished every four years, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) defines the strategic direction, funding levels, and programming priorities that direct the flow of environmental finance to developing nations. The GEF is now in its ninth replenishment cycle, a four-year, multi-billion-dollar commitment to tackling some of the world’s most […]
Blog | GEF-9: What does it entail? What changes are there? What is the impact on environmental finance?
By Luisa Freitas and Abiodun Salako “A healthy planet makes lasting development possible.’’ – GEF Interim CEO Claude Gascon The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has been the backbone of multilateral environmental finance and over three decades, it has disbursed more than USD 27 billion in grants and concessional finance, catalysed USD 155 billion in […]
Blog | From diagnosis to transformation: Rebuilding ‘mother nature’ on Armenia’s day of Motherhood
By Aurelio Padovezi (E Co.) and Sona Akopian (EPIU), Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Armenia On the morning of 7 April, Yerevan marked the Day of Motherhood and Beauty. Across the city, the manner in which Armenia commemorates the Day of Motherhood and Beauty moves with intense symbolism, extending beyond mere floral […]
Project spotlight | Approved – 11570 – Promoting Adaptation and Resilience through Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Green Jobs and Livelihood Improvement in Ethiopia
Communities dependent on rain-fed agriculture, pastoralism, and non-wood forest products in Ethiopia face escalating climate variability – from prolonged multi-year droughts to increasingly intense rainfall. We spoke to Principal consultant Zsofia Kovacs, who led the project ‘Promoting Adaptation and Resilience through Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Green Jobs and Livelihood Improvement in Ethiopia.’ This project is […]
Project spotlight | Approved – 11571 – Promoting Adaptation to Climate Change through Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Green Jobs and Livelihood Improvement in Rain-fed and Pasture Agricultural Communities in Somalia
In Somalia, communities reliant on rain‑fed and pasture agriculture face increasing climate variability that threatens livelihoods and green job opportunities. We spoke to Principal consultant, Zsofia Kovacs, who worked on the project: Promoting Adaptation to Climate Change through Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Green Jobs and Livelihood Improvement in Rain-fed and Pasture Agricultural Communities in Somalia. […]
E Co. bites | Tell us about E Co’s portfolio
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. In this episode, our Head of Consulting, Beverley Salmon, provides an overview of E Co’s […]
E Co. bites | Is climate finance right for me?
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. In this second episode, our Senior consultant, Clare Wingfield addresses questions we’re frequently asked by […]
E Co. bites | What is E Co?
