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.

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 […]

Replay kit | GCF B.43 unpacked

On Thursday, November 13, 2025, our climate finance experts hosted a debrief session to analyse key developments from the recent 43rd Green Climate Fund (GCF) Meeting of the Board (B.43), which took place from October 27 to 30, 2025. They also discussed our recent 30th GCF insight report, focusing on “Bridging the gap: Unlocking more […]

Blog | Climate change and health: Bridging the funding gap

By Patricia Katto   Introduction  Despite the urgency of the impacts of climate change on human health and health systems, initially there was relatively low attention given to this area. However, over the past decade, as the reality of climate change intensifies and research progresses, the severe health impacts of climate change are now receiving […]

Replay kit | GCF B.42 unpacked

On Thursday 17 July, our climate finance experts hosted a debrief session to analyse key developments from the recent 42nd Green Climate Fund Meeting of the Board in Papua New Guinea. They also discussed our recent 29th GCF insight report focusing on the role of stakeholder mobilisation in sustainably transforming cities – drawing on expert […]

E Co. bites | What does ‘Diversity’ at E Co. mean to you?

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 bite, our Head of Marketing and Communications, Mariella, reflects on the vibrant, international […]

E Co. bites | What does ‘Empathetic’ at E Co. mean to you?

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 E Co. bite, our Head of HR, Vedrana, explains how empathy is a […]

E Co. bites | How do you ensure a project is country-driven and locally led?

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 […]

E Co. bites | What does ‘Connected’ at E Co. mean to you?

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. Our founder and climate finance expert, Grant, shares how E Co. bridges the gap between […]