Climate change inherently presents an intergenerational challenge, carrying profound equity implications between and among the current and future generations. In an era when many global leaders and decision-makers remain mired in debates concerning the validity of climate change, the youth have consistently demonstrated their dedication to concrete action over empty promises. Confronted by an uncertain … Continued
Coldtivate introduces its farmers’ interface, enabling cold rooms users to remotely stay updated on the remaining storage life of their crops. Building trust in cooling solutions The food we relish on our plates is a testament to the extensive labour, toil, anticipation, and hope that culminate in its creation. Behind every delicious meal lies carefully … Continued
Context Data is not just a by-product of development but the foundation upon which sustainable progress is built. Over the past two years, Your Virtual Cold chain Assistant (Your VCCA) has collaborated with solar-powered, decentralised cold room providers in India, Nigeria, and the Philippines to decrease postharvest losses in horticultural crops. The provision of the … Continued
The Pacific Island Countries (PICs) are highly vulnerable to climate change, with increased occurrences of extreme disasters like droughts and tropical cyclones. These events hinder their development trajectory, with climate change impacts most strongly felt at the community level. Strengthening communities as foundational blocks of a country’s resilience framework involves enhancing their capacity to absorb, … Continued
Together with Integrate to Zero, BASE is excited to publish its research exploring the potential for Energy Service Companies to provide integrated clean energy solutions in Africa. Clean energy investment has reached a new high of over USD 1.1 trillion globally. However, only USD 30 Billion of this global investment is flowing to Africa, where … Continued
BASE is excited to announce the launch of a new podcast series dedicated to demystifying the world of climate finance! Climate change is a complex and cumulative issue. Despite several conversations about and commitments to taking climate action, financing flows still need to meet the scale of the challenge in quantity and quality. More distressingly, funding … Continued
Stakes of decarbonising one of the world’s most polluted capital Partnering with ХасБанк (XacBank) and Тэнгэр Даатгал (Tenger Insurance),BASE is starting the implementation of the Energy Savings Insurance (ESI) in Mongolia. After an initial rollout of the model in Latin America in 2015, its success motivated an expanded rollout in different areas of the world … Continued
Featuring a modern design and a full range of information and tools to facilitate the uptake of the ESI model, two new websites are now supporting the rollout of the ESI Europe 2.0 project: esi-europe.org , the project storefront, and gosafe-esi.com, branded to engage potential adopters in the different targeted countries. Both platforms now offer … Continued
Authored by Livia Miethke Morais The financial sector is waking up to the challenge of climate change and taking part in its solution. Since 2015, when the Paris Agreement was adopted, actions mobilising the financing sector have been unfolding. As recognised in the Paris Agreement itself, finance is a critical enabling factor for the low-carbon … Continued
Authored by Emma Wink and Alana Valero As part of this year’s Solutions Day at COP27, efforts to accelerate the development of green buildings are a central topic. The concept refers to a systems-approach to environmental responsibility and resource-efficiency; minimising life-cycle emissions, pollution, and waste. The construction and operation of buildings are responsible for approximately … Continued