Data is increasingly shaping how climate and nature action is financed and how solutions are designed. The availability of data and the capacity to analyse this information is becoming a foundation of trust between communities, investors, and funders. From digital twins in agriculture to blockchain-based biodiversity monitoring, data-driven tools are opening new pathways to channel … Continued
The BASE is proud to launch the Servetia Catalytic Platform (SCP), a revolving mechanism to scale renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Switzerland through service-based models. SCP helps building owners access decarbonisation solutions without upfront investment, while offering philanthropies and investors a transparent, impact-driven vehicle for climate finance. Switzerland faces a paradox: many public … Continued
The world of agri-cooling is growing fast, and Your Virtual Cold Chain Assistant (Your VCCA) recently brought it to life in a day-long, online gathering that connected minds from every corner of this ecosystem. Here’s your chance to catch up on all the 12 sessions! Introduction The world of agri-cooling is growing fast, and Your Virtual Cold … Continued
Business model innovation represents a crucial topic in the global discourse on sustainable energy use. In the agricultural sector, the Cooling-as-a-Service model has emerged as a recognised solution to unlock wider access to more sustainable cooling services, from cold storage to refrigerated transportation, tackling high post-harvest food losses prevalent across Africa. Cooling-as-a-Service drives transformation by … Continued
The BASE Foundation has been announced as one of three finalists in the Energy category of the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026, in recognition of its innovative Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) model. Regarded as the United Arab Emirates’ pioneering award for innovative solutions to global challenges, the Zayed Sustainability Prize celebrates organisations and companies that are delivering inclusive, … Continued
Developing countries face a daunting financial shortfall of USD 2 to 4 trillion annually to meet the challenge of climate change. Despite the urgent need, private capital often stalls at the threshold, deterred by perceived risks and weak guarantees. At Building Bridges 2025, BASE, Cardano Development, the UNDP Rome Centre for Climate Action and Energy … Continued
Cooling is no longer a matter of convenience. In a rapidly warming world, it is a matter of survival. One truth is undeniable: the future of food security will be shaped by the strength of post-harvest value chains, and cold storage stands at their core. Across the globe, new solutions are bringing cooling closer to … Continued
Setting up a cold room is the easy part. The real test is keeping it trusted, used, and financially sound in busy markets and low-connectivity settings, so assets don’t sit idle and investments don’t go to waste. That’s the problem Your VCCA has been navigating since 2021, listening to operators, trainers, and farmers who need … Continued
Disclaimer: This article is intended as an exploratory overview of biodiversity credits and habitat banking. It aims to clarify key concepts and current developments in the field as part of a broader research effort. The content does not imply endorsement of any specific mechanism or approach. In upcoming articles, we will further examine potential synergies … Continued
Earlier this month, BASE had the pleasure of welcoming Ousseynou Nakoulima, recently appointed to the BASE Foundation Board. During his visit to Basel, Mr Nakoulima shared his personal reflections and professional insights in a filmed interview with our team. With an extensive career spanning leading institutions such as the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the African … Continued