Solution area
Environment, climate and safeguards
Climate finance, resilience and environmental and social risk management for projects and institutions.
The challenge
Climate commitments need projects that funds accept, and projects need environmental and social systems that protect people without stopping the works. We help institutions access climate finance, plan for resilience and manage safeguards well.
What we deliver
Climate finance readinessStrategy, accreditation gaps, pipeline and proposals
Climate resilience planningClimate risk screening, adaptation measures and budget tagging
Environmental and social risk managementESF and similar standards: instruments, supervision, reporting
Resettlement and livelihoodsPlanning, compensation tracking and livelihood restoration
Stakeholder engagement and grievancesEngagement plans and grievance mechanisms that work
Green and blue economyEnergy efficiency, water, natural resources and sustainable tourism
Projects and clients we support
- Projects financed by the Green Climate Fund, Adaptation Fund and GEF
- Infrastructure, water and energy projects under the World Bank ESF
- Disaster risk management and resilience programmes
- Agriculture, forestry and food systems projects
Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 13 · Climate actionSDG 6 · Clean water and sanitationSDG 7 · Affordable and clean energySDG 15 · Life on landSDG 14 · Life below waterSDG 11 · Sustainable cities and communities
The goals this area of work most directly supports, through stronger institutions and better delivery.
How an engagement runs
1 · DIAGNOSEEvidence firstA free self-assessment, then interviews and documents.
2 · PLANBlueprint and work planPriorities, owners and a phased roadmap.
3 · DELIVERAlongside your teamAdvisory, implementation support and coaching.
4 · SUSTAINCapacity that staysTraining, tools and routines handed over.
See our approach and try it live
Climate Finance Access and Climate ProjectsOur method, phase by phaseEnvironmental and Social Risk ManagementOur method, phase by phaseClimate Finance Readiness BlueprintFree blueprintEnvironmental and Social Risk Management BlueprintFree blueprintPublic Investment Management BlueprintFree blueprintClimate Finance Proposal Readiness AssessmentFree toolParis Alignment and Climate Readiness AssessmentFree toolEnvironmental and Social Standards Readiness Assessment (WB, ADB, EBRD, AfDB, EIB)Free toolE&S Compliance Tracker (ESF and IFC PS)Free toolStakeholder Map and Engagement Plan BuilderFree tool
Programmes for your team
4 Jan 2027 · BangkokClimate Resilience and Adaptation Planning Training for South Asian Officials in BangkokDetails →16 Aug 2027 · RotterdamUrban Flood Resilience & Nature-Based Stormwater Drainage Engineering in RotterdamDetails →4 Jan 2027 · LisbonLarge-Scale Water Supply BOT Concession Management and Guarantee Monitoring in LisbonDetails →4 Jan 2027 · DiliMunicipal Piped Water Network Operations and NRW Reduction in DiliDetails →4 Jan 2027 · GenevaHydropower Dam Safety, Operation and Environmental Flows in GenevaDetails →4 Jan 2027 · SingaporeBattery Energy Storage Systems & Island Grid Integration in SingaporeDetails →
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Discuss your project
Tell us about your project, programme or institution. We reply within two working days with a suggested approach, the right blueprint to start with, and options for advisory support or training.
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