We activate the economic potential of climate solutions, reaching those least served,

About BASE.

Established in 2001, BASE is a Swiss foundation and Specialized Partner of the United Nations Environment.
We develop innovative financial mechanisms and business models, actionable financial strategies and market-driven solutions aimed at unlocking investments in climate change solutions. We operate globally, working across all markets and segments, including those that are considered challenging and underserved.

Our vision is a world where markets are transformed and climate change solutions are the norm, not the exception.
More about us
In 2025, we worked on: 40 climate finance projects
Partnering with over 50 organisations and donors
In 30 countries around the world
Meet the team

Project Preparation Facility Partner

The Lab for Climate Finance Alumni

Zayed Prize 2026 Winner

News & updates.

BASE Foundation
Jul 28, 2026

Missed the EPIC Deploy launch webinar? The recording is now available 📺️ On 21 July, UN…

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Jul 28, 2026

Egypt’s cooling demand is exploding, an opportunity for innovative business models like Cooling-as-a-Service to deliver efficiency…

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Jul 20, 2026

It is not every day that funding opportunities open for sustainable cooling projects! 🧊 Join the…

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Jul 17, 2026

The BASE birthday series reaches its final chapter, bringing the story right up to today 🎂…

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Jul 15, 2026

Since 2008, the @Zayed Sustainability Prize has been enabling changemakers all around the globe 🌍️ For…

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Jul 14, 2026

A first step towards an LLM that powers circular economy financing! ♻️ Evaluating circular economy projects…

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Jul 8, 2026

Sometimes solutions come along that make you rethink what is possible. This happened when we learned…

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Jul 3, 2026

London last week: record heat outside, climate finance conversations inside 🔥🏠️ The BASE team attended @London…

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Jul 1, 2026

The BASE birthday series now reaches into more recent years, and there is still plenty to…

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Jul 1, 2026

SET Alliance experts recently delivered a Cooling-as-a-Service masterclass in India 🇮🇳 🧊 In partnership with @UN…

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What we do.

Areas of work

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

SUSTAINABLE FINANCE

SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT AND MOBILITY

ADAPTATION & RESILIENCE

KNOWLEDGE SHARING

Our services

Design & Implementation of Innovative Business Models and Financial Mechanisms
We design, adapt, and support innovative business models (e.g., Sustainable Energy-as-a-Service, Energy Savings Insurance) and financial mechanisms (e.g., blended finance, guarantees) to address key barriers and accelerate climate investments.
Development of TOOLS, FRAMEWORKS AND SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES for the Financial Sector
We advance sustainable finance by advising private banks, developing impact investment monitoring, creating frameworks like green taxonomies, and building risk mitigation instruments to mobilise climate capital.
Technical assistance for climate investments with Governments
We guide the public sector in creating enabling environments for sustainable development through expert advice on PPPs, innovative financing, robust policy, administrative practices, and bankable initiatives.
Development of FUNDING PROPOSALS for Multilateral and Bilateral Donors
We provide financial and technical assistance for the design, structuring, and implementation of impact projects and proposals for global funds and multilateral donors, such as the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATION of Donor Funding
We offer technical assistance and funding management for large donors and multilateral organisations, from tendering to project implementation support with M&E, also covering proposal evaluation, due diligence, and contract management.
Knowledge Creation and Dissemination
We build stakeholder capacity and raise public awareness through training, targeted outreach, and practical knowledge products, supporting communities and partners to make informed decisions and advance sustainability.

Our unique approach

Our landmark initiatives

Over the past two decades, BASE has developed landmark solutions, from innovative business models to financing frameworks, that have demonstrated impact across diverse contexts.

Implemented through key projects, these solutions are continuously refined and replicated across regions.

494 FARMERS

accessed cold storage via the Your VCCA initiative and its Coldtivate app, reducing food loss by more than 62% and improving income by nearly 44%.

Food loss and income improvement after using cold storage compared to before

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“What makes me love the Coldtivate app so much is that you can monitor your crops through your mobile phone. I believe the app is necessary for farmers to make more money and to assist them in farming.”

Nelson Eyeta, Farmer using Your VCCA and LeapEnergy’s solution in Warri region

14 banks,

members of Asobanca, now have access to the Green Sectoral Taxonomy, following the training of 440 of their staff members on the use of the tool that supports sustainable investments.

Participants across 6 sessions

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“BASE’s solid experience, extensive technical knowledge, and professional work were instrumental in the successful creation of this tool, strengthening the financing of productive sectors committed to combating climate change.”

Roberto Romero, Director of Public Affairs at Asociación de Bancos Privados del Ecuador (ASOBANCA), supported by the Green Taxonomy of Ecuador’s Private Banking Sector project

532 GWh renewable energy

generated, from 0.13 MW of newly installed solar PV capacity, and 0.89 MW of installed energy storage capacity

Expected amount of energy over project period

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“What truly impressed us was their deep and considered understanding of the many complex and inter-related topics that now define the world of Impact Investing. BASE’s consistent dedication, keen insights, and collaborative approach made all the difference for our project.”

Mark J. Smyth, Director at CedarOxygen International

41 financial institutions

from Costa Rica, Uruguay and Chile empowered to identify projects that contribute to the transition to the circular economy, increasing the opportunities for sustainable finance.

Expected numbers, project-level data under validation

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“Thanks to their high level of professionalism and commitment, the implementation of the project has been very successful. It was the sum of all the efforts of each member of the BASE team.”

Ramiro Salinas, Climate technology specialist and liaison for LAC at Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)

160+ million USD mobilised

for Sustainable Energy-as-a-Service projects from SET Alliance members, representing 130 GWh of installed capacity delivered on a pay-per-use basis.

Data aggregated since the project start in 2022. Figures collected from the members of the Servitisation for Energy Transition (SET) Alliance.

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“Fondation Valery has been proud to partner with BASE since 2023 on the Servetia Initiative. Leveraging BASE’s global expertise in deploying servitisation solutions – now brought back to our beloved Switzerland – this initiative offers a powerful framework to accelerate the energy transition.”

Yannick Ritschel, Director at Foundation Valery

494 FARMERS

accessed cold storage via the Your VCCA initiative and its Coldtivate app, reducing food loss by more than 62% and improving income by nearly 44%.

Food loss and income improvement after using cold storage compared to before

“What makes me love the Coldtivate app so much is that you can monitor your crops through your mobile phone. I believe the app is necessary for farmers to make more money and to assist them in farming.”

Nelson Eyeta, Farmer using Your VCCA and LeapEnergy’s solution in Warri region

14 banks,

members of Asobanca, now have access to the Green Sectoral Taxonomy, following the training of 440 of their staff members on the use of the tool that supports sustainable investments.

Participants across 6 sessions

“BASE’s solid experience, extensive technical knowledge, and professional work were instrumental in the successful creation of this tool, strengthening the financing of productive sectors committed to combating climate change.”

Roberto Romero, Director of Public Affairs at Asociación de Bancos Privados del Ecuador (ASOBANCA), supported by the Green Taxonomy of Ecuador’s Private Banking Sector project

532 GWh renewable energy

generated, from 0.13 MW of newly installed solar PV capacity, and 0.89 MW of installed energy storage capacity

Expected amount of energy over project period

“What truly impressed us was their deep and considered understanding of the many complex and inter-related topics that now define the world of Impact Investing. BASE’s consistent dedication, keen insights, and collaborative approach made all the difference for our project.”

Mark J. Smyth, Director at CedarOxygen International

41 financial institutions

from Costa Rica, Uruguay and Chile empowered to identify projects that contribute to the transition to the circular economy, increasing the opportunities for sustainable finance.

Expected numbers, project-level data under validation

“Thanks to their high level of professionalism and commitment, the implementation of the project has been very successful. It was the sum of all the efforts of each member of the BASE team.”

Ramiro Salinas, Climate technology specialist and liaison for LAC at Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)

160+ million USD mobilised

for Sustainable Energy-as-a-Service projects from SET Alliance members, representing 130 GWh of installed capacity delivered on a pay-per-use basis.

Data aggregated since the project start in 2022. Figures collected from the members of the Servitisation for Energy Transition (SET) Alliance.

“Fondation Valery has been proud to partner with BASE since 2023 on the Servetia Initiative. Leveraging BASE’s global expertise in deploying servitisation solutions – now brought back to our beloved Switzerland – this initiative offers a powerful framework to accelerate the energy transition.”

Yannick Ritschel, Director at Foundation Valery

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