Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy (BASE)

Established in 2001, BASE is a Swiss foundation and Specialized Partner of United Nations Environment.

Established in 2001, BASE is a Swiss not-for-profit foundation and a Specialized Partner of United Nations Environment. BASE develops innovative, actionable financial strategies and market-driven solutions to unlock investment in sustainable energy and to tackle climate change.

Around the world, BASE works with all markets and segments including those that are challenging and underserved. The organisation combines expertise in technology, markets, economics, finance and business development to deliver effective solutions for every project. BASE builds bridges between sectors and actors at the nexus between sustainable energy, finance and international development. BASE envisions a world where markets are transformed, and sustainable energy and climate change solutions are the norm, not the exception.

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End of year letter to our Partners and collaborators

Thank you for your support in 2024. We look forward to collaborating with you in 2025.

RAIN phase III is now open

GRP, together with Shockwave Foundation and Munich Re Foundation, invite agricultural innovators in East Africa to apply for the Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) challenge. Applications close 31 January 2025.

Breaking barriers to development: Lessons from the Resilience for Peace and Stability, Food and Water Security Innovation Program

A new report sheds light on lessons learned, barriers faced, and successes achieved in Uganda and Sudan, offering valuable insights for development practitioners, policymakers, and partners.

11 Initiatives leading the way in sustainable and nature-positive agriculture

Together with Munich Re Foundation and Shockwave Foundation, we are excited to introduce the eleven winning projects from the second round of the Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) Challenge.

GRP at COP29

Connect with the GRP team at COP29