In this latest episode, E Co. Founder and climate finance expert Dr Grant Ballard-Tremeer, and E Co. Senior consultant Ellie La Trobe-Hogan, discuss the importance of the Theory of Change in climate finance and development. Drawing on their experience at E Co., Grant and Ellie explore how the theory of change supports the creation of lasting, transformational impact by linking activities to outcomes.

They outline a seven-step process: situation analysis, problem tree, goal setting, results mapping, change mechanisms, supporting narrative, and evidence. The theory of change is essential for effective project design, communication, and adaptive management. It involves understanding current realities, setting clear goals, and addressing root causes.

The discussion highlights the importance of a collaborative, evidence-based approach to achieving sustainable development.

The E Co. chamber is a podcast run by the team at E Co. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and colleagues, and follow us on  LinkedIn and Instagram. Also, make sure to stay tuned for our next episodes, which could focus on anything from climate finance flows to the rights of indigenous peoples, ultimately findings pathways towards a world sustainably transformed. 

Happy 25th birthday, E Co.!

In this latest episode, E Co. Founder and climate finance expert, Dr Grant Ballard-Tremeer speaks to E Co. Consultant, Ellie La Trobe-Hogan about E Co's journey to mark our 25th anniversary. They delve into E Co's origins as a purpose-driven organisation, emphasising our mission to empower vulnerable communities through climate finance and development. They also explore the why and how behind how we accelerate mitigation and adaptation efforts in developing nations, fostering a low carbon, climate-resilient future. Grant also reflects on the challenges and motivations inherent in this demanding field, offering valuable advice for aspiring purpose-driven founders. Discover our journey and impact now in this fascinating episode.

The E Co. chamber is a podcast run by the team at E Co. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and colleagues, and follow us on  LinkedIn and Instagram. Also, make sure to stay tuned for our next episodes, which could focus on anything from climate finance flows to the rights of indigenous peoples, ultimately findings pathways towards a world sustainably transformed. 

In the last episode, we unpacked the echo chambers we observe within how gender is perceived in the development of climate finance projects and programmes, and explored experiences of working as women within this sector - discovering some pretty interesting ideas as we talked through our experiences. 

In this episode, we'll be exploring how gender echo chambers - areas in which gender is not adequately addressed or integrated within climate finance projects and programmes - can be effectively overcome, and what gender mainstreaming looks like in real-life project examples.

This episode is moderated by E Co's Head of Communications, Mariella de Souza-Baker. Joining her are Roberta Piacci and Debasmita Boral Rolland. It also features E Co. Consultant Dr Irina Hauler, and Alex Milano, Senior Associate at RMI.

The E Co. chamber is a podcast run by the E Co. team. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and colleagues, and follow us on Twitter @ecoltdnews, and on LinkedIn by searching for 'E Co.'.

Make sure to stay tuned for our next episodes, which could focus on anything from climate finance flows to the rights of indigenous peoples, ultimately finding pathways towards a world sustainably transformed.

The E Co. chamber is a podcast run by the team at E Co. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and colleagues, and follow us on  LinkedIn and Instagram. Also, make sure to stay tuned for our next episodes, which could focus on anything from climate finance flows to the rights of indigenous peoples, ultimately findings pathways towards a world sustainably transformed. 

This is a podcast that opens the doors to the world of climate finance and development, and the echo chambers they create. Through the insights and experiences of those of us on the inside, we’ll be heading behind the scenes and unpacking the challenges and opportunities faced on a daily basis, and discussing the trends we observe in the sector.

Our first episode is the first part of a two-part special, focusing on the topic of gender, and experiences of gender mainstreaming and challenges for development practitioners. Joining us in the discussion we have independent Consultants, Roberta Piacci and Debasmita Boral Rolland. This first episode is hosted by E Co. Head of Marketing, Mariella de Souza-Baker, and also features the insights of several external professionals. We are fortunate to be able to present ideas and opinions from Inka Schomer, Senior Gender and Infrastructure Consultant at IFC and Director of Distill Inclusion, and Silvia Emili, Portfolio Lead at Value for Women.

The E Co. chamber is a podcast run by the team at E Co. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and colleagues, and follow us on  LinkedIn and Instagram. Also, make sure to stay tuned for our next episodes, which could focus on anything from climate finance flows to the rights of indigenous peoples, ultimately findings pathways towards a world sustainably transformed. 

In this first episode of our new podcast, the E Co. team unpack the echo chambers they observe within how gender is perceived in the development of climate finance projects and programmes. They cover:

1. The experience of working as a woman in the sector.
2. How the concept of gender is addressed within climate finance projects and programmes.

This episode is moderated by E Co's Head of Marketing, Mariella de Souza-Baker. Joining her are Consultants, Roberta Piacca and Debasmita Boral Rolland.

This episode also features opinions from Analyst, Victoria Verdesoto Phothirath, Comms specialist, Jack Cribb; Senior Gender and Infrastructure Advisor; Inka Schomer, Senior Gender and Infrastructure Consultant at IFC and Director of Distill Inclusion; and Silvia Emili, Portfolio Lead at Value for Women.

The E Co. chamber is a podcast run by the E Co. team. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and colleagues, and follow us on Twitter @ecoltdnews, and on LinkedIn by searching for 'E Co.'.

Make sure to stay tuned for our next episodes, which could focus on anything from climate finance flows to the rights of indigenous peoples, ultimately finding pathways towards a world sustainably transformed.

The E Co. chamber is a podcast run by the team at E Co. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and colleagues, and follow us on Twitter @ecoltdnews and on LinkedIn. Also, make sure to stay tuned for our next episodes, which could focus on anything from climate finance flows to the rights of indigenous peoples, ultimately findings pathways towards a world sustainably transformed.

In this episode, we unpack gender and the echo chambers we observe within climate and development projects and programmes. We'll be covering:

1. Our experiences as women working in the sector. 
2. How gender is addressed within climate finance projects and programmes.

This episode is moderated by E Co's Head of Marketing, Mariella de Souza-Baker. Joining her is Consultant, Roberta Piacci, and Consultant, Debasmita Boral Rolland. 

It also features opinions from Senior consultant, Irina Hauler; Analyst, Victoria Verdesoto Phothirath; Comms specialist, Jack Cribb; Inka Schomer, Senior Gender and Infrastructure Advisor/Consultant at IFC; Silvia Emili, Gender and Business Expert at Value for Women; and Alex Milano, Senior Associate at RMI.  

The E Co. chamber is a podcast run by the team at E Co. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and colleagues, and follow us on Twitter @ecoltdnews and on LinkedIn. Also, make sure to stay tuned for our next episodes, which could focus on anything from climate finance flows to the rights of indigenous peoples, ultimately findings pathways towards a world sustainably transformed.

E Co. Sound bites is our podcast where we answer questions and discuss topics related to climate finance and project design for low carbon, climate-resilient programmes. You’ll hear from our very own E Co. consultants, clients and partners, across the globe.

In this series, Conversations with Accredited Entities, Dr Grant Ballard-Tremeer will be sitting down with those who have had climate finance projects approved recently, to look behind the curtain to take a look at the process and find out what makes a successful project design. 

About our guests

This episode, our guests are Charles Karangwa and Sébastien Delahaye from the International Union for Conservation of Nature, who had their Transforming Eastern Province through Adaptation project approved by the GCF at the 29th board meeting in June 2021. We are also joined by E Co. Senior consultant, Marijan Gajšak, for a further discussion on their project at the end.

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E Co. Sound bites is our podcast where we answer questions and discuss topics related to climate finance and project design for low carbon, climate-resilient programmes. You’ll hear from our very own E Co. consultants, clients and partners, across the globe.

In this series, Conversations with Accredited Entities, Dr Grant Ballard-Tremeer will be sitting down with those who have had climate finance projects approved recently, to look behind the curtain to take a look at the process and find out what makes a successful project design. 

About our guests

This episode, our guests are Fatma Ben Abda and Timothy Afful-Koomson from the African Development Bank, who had their Leveraging Energy Access Finance Framework project approved by the GCF at the 29th board meeting in June 2021. We are also joined by E Co. Principal consultant, Jamal Gore, for a further discussion on their project at the end.

Where else can I listen and subscribe to the podcast?

You can listen and subscribe to our podcast on these platforms: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, PodcastAddict, Podchaser, Deezer, Podcast Index and Player FM.

Want to contact us?

If you have any questions or comments on this podcast, drop us a line in the comment section below or send us an email at: [email protected]

Don’t forget to sign up to our monthly newsletter to receive all of our deeper insights, related to low-carbon, climate-resilient development. Sign up here.

Follow us on social media

Website: www.ecoltdgroup.com
Twitter: @ecoltdnews
LinkedIn: E Co.
Instagram: @ecoltdnews
YouTube: E Co.

E Co. Sound bites is our podcast where we answer questions and discuss topics related to climate finance and project design for low carbon, climate-resilient programmes. You’ll hear from our very own E Co. consultants, clients and partners, across the globe.

In this series, Conversations with Accredited Entities, Dr Grant Ballard-Tremeer will be sitting down with those who have had climate finance projects approved recently, to look behind the curtain to take a look at the process and find out what makes a successful project design. 

About our guests

This episode, our guests are Dr Jyotsna Puri from IFAD, who had their project on The Africa Integrated Climate Risk Management Program, Building the resilience of smallholder farmers to climate change impacts in seven Sahelian countries of The Great Green Wall approved by the GCF at the 29th board meeting in June 2021. We are also joined by E Co. Senior consultant, Mel Phadtare, for a further discussion on their project at the end.

Where else can I listen and subscribe to the podcast?

You can listen and subscribe to our podcast on these platforms: Google Podcasts, Spotify, PodcastAddict, Podchaser, Deezer, Podcast Index and Player FM.

Want to contact us?

If you have any questions or comments on this podcast, drop us a line in the comment section below or send us an email at: [email protected]

Don’t forget to sign up to our monthly newsletter to receive all of our deeper insights, related to low-carbon, climate-resilient development. Sign up here.

Follow us on social media

Website: www.ecoltdgroup.com
Twitter: @ecoltdnews
LinkedIn: E Co.
Instagram: @ecoltdnews
YouTube: E Co.

E Co. Sound bites is our podcast where we answer questions and discuss topics related to climate finance and project design for low carbon, climate-resilient programmes. You’ll hear from our very own E Co. consultants, clients and partners, across the globe.

In this series, Conversations with Accredited Entities, Dr Grant Ballard-Tremeer will be sitting down with those who have had climate finance projects approved recently, to look behind the curtain to take a look at the process and find out what makes a successful project design. 

About our guests

This episode, our guests are Willy Kostka and Lisa Andon from The Micronesia Conservation Trust who had their project on Climate resilient food security for farming households in the Federated States of Micronesia approved by the GCF at the 28th board meeting in March 2021. We are also joined by E Co. Senior consultant, Dr Lili Ilieva, for a further discussion on their project at the end.

Where else can I listen and subscribe to the podcast?

You can listen and subscribe to our podcast on these platforms: Spotify, PodcastAddict, Podchaser, Deezer, Podcast Index and Player FM.

Want to contact us?

If you have any questions or comments on this podcast, drop us a line in the comment section below or send us an email at: [email protected]

Don’t forget to sign up to our monthly newsletter to receive all of our deeper insights, related to low-carbon, climate-resilient development. Sign up here.

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Website: www.ecoltdgroup.com
Twitter: @ecoltdnews
LinkedIn: E Co.
Instagram: @ecoltdnews
YouTube: E Co.