Driving investment in climate solutions

Your Virtual Cold Chain Assistant

BASE is mainstreaming access to cold storage in Africa and Asia by combining innovative business models with the power of data-science and digitalisation.

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THE ENERGY SAVINGS INSURANCE

BASE is unlocking investments in energy efficiency for SMEs through the Energy Savings Insurance model in Croatia, Greece and Slovakia.

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The SET Alliance

BASE is scaling up the deployment of cleaner and more efficient energy technologies globally through the implementation of as-a-service business models.

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CIRCULAR ECONOMY CATEGORISATION FOR COLOMBIA

BASE is facilitating the transition to a circular economy by developing tools that enable the financial sector to reliably identify investments based on circularity criteria.

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Who we are.
About BASE
Established in 2001, BASE is a Swiss foundation and Specialized Partner of United Nations Environment.
We develop innovative, actionable financial strategies and market-driven solutions to unlock investment in climate change solutions. Around the world, we work with all markets and segments including those that are challenging and underserved.
BASE combines expertise in technology, markets, economics, finance and business development to deliver effective solutions for every project. We build bridges between sectors and actors at the nexus between sustainable energy, finance and international development.
Our vision is a world where markets are transformed and climate change solutions are the norm, not the exception.
WHAT WE DO.
Renewable
Energy

Renewable Energy

BASE develops innovative business models and financing mechanisms to unlock investment in renewable energy solutions for rural and urban areas, commercial, public and residential sectors.

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Energy
Efficiency

Energy Efficiency

BASE develops innovative business models and financing mechanisms to mobilise investments in energy efficiency, including sustainable cooling solutions, for enterprises, public buildings and households.

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Energy
Access

Energy Access

BASE develops innovative business models to address energy poverty, and support access to sustainable energy solutions for low-income households and underserved communities.

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Electric Mobility

Electric Mobility

BASE develops tailor-made business models and financing mechanisms, working closely with the public sector, to make investment in hybrid and electric mobility solutions in cities more attractive to investors.

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Climate
Finance

Climate Finance

BASE supports financial institutions and others to access climate finance and develop effective green finance products for climate change mitigation and adaptation.

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Adaptation & Resilience

ADAPTATION & RESILIENCE

BASE develops innovative business models and financing mechanisms to mobilise investments in climate change adaptation and resilience.

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Circular Economy

Circular Economy

BASE provides governments and financial institutions with technical assistance to facilitate the transition to a circular economy, and support the market for the adoption of business models that enable circularity.

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Land
Use

LAND USE

BASE develops innovative business models and financing mechanisms to mobilise investments in land sector climate change mitigation and adaptation projects.

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WHY WE DO IT.
UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2022 finds that, to avoid global catastrophe, the world must cut emissions by
trillions of global investment is needed each year to finance sustainable energy solutions if we wish to stay well below 1.5°
To meet adaptation needs, the annual funding required is estimated at up to
OUR WORK.
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Electric Mobility Energy Access Renewable Energy
Integrated On-grid, On-site, On-road Business Model: Demonstration Projects
To address the sustainable transportation cost and access gap, three pilots were deployed by BASE and Integrate2Zero in Mexico, Kenya, and Colombia.
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Adaptation & Resilience Land Use
Tailoring ‘Your Virtual Cold Chain Assistant’ to West Africa
Your VCCA provides accessible and affordable cooling solutions for farmers, reducing post-harvest losses and ensuring a more consistent supply of fresh produce to consumers.
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Climate Finance
Green Credit Guarantee for Peru
BASE is providing advisory services for the development and implementation of a partial credit guarantee, aimed at helping SMEs access financing for green solutions.
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Energy Efficiency
Developing Virtual Power Plants in Brazil and Colombia
Partnering with local utilities, BASE aims to accelerate the deployment of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) through distributed energy resources in Brazil and Colombia, empowering consumers and enhancing grid stability efficiency.
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Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy
Energy Savings Insurance in Kazakhstan
BASE is part of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)'s expert team looking at optimising building designs that meet both cost requirements and green criteria.
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Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy
Urban Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Investment Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya & Nigeria
BASE is providing technical assistance to support Municipal Governments in Sub-Saharan Africa, supporting cities to deploy solar energy on public buildings and spaces.
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Latest News.
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29 Oct 2024
Events
BASE will be hosting two events at UN Habitat’s World Urban Forum!
BASE and UN-Habitat are hosting two events at the upcoming World Urban Forum, scheduled for November 4-8, 2024, in Cairo. The events will focus on the innovative funding strategies and sustainable practices for urban transformation.
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26 Oct 2024
Events
SET Alliance Webinar Series: Key Takeaways from Event on Transitioning to Efficiency-as-a-Service
In its latest webinar, the SET Alliance brought together a panel of innovators to discuss how to effectively adopt Efficiency-as-a-Service business models. The discussion centered on enhancing customer value while simultaneously driving efficiency and sustainability.
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25 Oct 2024
Projects
The Efficiency-as-a-Service Initiative shares key learnings from the project implementation
Explore the EaaS Briefing, featuring critical insights from the 4-year project rolled out in Europe. Discover the tools developed to facilitate the uptake of the EaaS model, learn more about where the adoption stands in the 3 target countries, favouring and inhibiting factors, key points to consider from transitioning to service-based offerings, and the path forward!
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16 Oct 2024
Opinion Piece
Agents of Change: Stories from the Swiss Youth
As it becomes increasingly urgent to move towards decarbonised economies and mainstream climate adaptation solutions, the youth constitute a powerful force of mobilisation to trigger change and comprise critical contributors to climate discussions. Meet Solange and Cyrill, two passionate youth leaders in the climate movement. With diverse backgrounds and a shared mission to accelerate climate action, they are driving meaningful change and inspiring others to join the journey toward a sustainable future.
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23 Jul 2024
Articles
Driving Electric Mobility With the First Battery-Swapping System For Motorcycles In Colombia 
Unergy, in collaboration with the BASE Foundation and Integrate to Zero (I2Z), has launched the pilot of a battery exchange system for electric motorcycles. This system is the first of its kind in Colombia and constitutes a major leap towards building the country's sustainable transportation infrastructure.
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18 Jul 2024
Events
SET Alliance Webinar Series: Key Takeaways from Event on Product-as-a-Service and Digitalisation
The SET Alliance hosted a webinar on the transformative potential of digitalisation in Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) models, focusing on how these technologies can enhance energy efficiency, promote the use of renewables, and drive circular economy practices.
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