How we work
Our Vision
We are a collective movement working to unlock green energy access in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean to secure an inclusive and resilient future for all.
We are addressing some of the defining challenges of our time—ending energy poverty and tackling the climate crisis—through a just transition to renewable energy.
Green energy deployment has the power to benefit the 750 million people who lack any access to energy, the 1.6 billion people who lack access that is reliable and affordable, and the further 1.25 billion people who do not consume enough electricity to make a meaningful difference to their economic prospects.
Our Targets
Giga tons of future carbon emissions reduced
Billion people with clean energy access
Million new jobs and sustainable livelihoods
The Challenge
GEAPP targets green energy access and a just transition to combat climate change. We focus on scaling green energy solutions to improve the lives of people and communities in developing and emerging economies.
A 2-3°C global temperature rise threatens emerging economies, affecting health, education, jobs, and gender equality. If developed economies achieve net zero, but developing ones rely on fossil fuels, 75% of emissions by 2050 will cause a 2.5°C temperature increase.
Renewables are the cheapest energy source in history, yet their share in Africa and Asia is under 10%. If clean energy was deployed more equitably across the poor and underserved communities most in need it could benefit 675 million people lacking energy access, 1.6 billion with unreliable and costly access, and an additional 1.25 billion with insufficient electricity for economic progress.
Efforts to combat energy poverty have been fragmented, hindered by systemic barriers and short-term policies. Transitioning to renewable energy is urgent, but unequal access to tools exacerbates energy inequality. GEAPP, launched in 2021 at COP26, addresses these challenges.
GEAPP aims to expand affordable, reliable green energy access and ensure a just transition to transform lives of people in vulnerable communities and combat climate change. We focus on scaling green energy solutions in developing and emerging economies.
GEAPP targets green energy access and a just transition to combat climate change. We focus on scaling green energy solutions to improve the lives of people and communities in developing and emerging economies.
A 2-3°C global temperature rise threatens emerging economies, affecting health, education, jobs, and gender equality. If developed economies achieve net zero, but developing ones rely on fossil fuels, 75% of emissions by 2050 will cause a 2.5°C temperature increase.
Renewables are the cheapest energy source in history, yet their share in Africa and Asia is under 10%. If clean energy was deployed more equitably across the poor and underserved communities most in need it could benefit 675 million people lacking energy access, 1.6 billion with unreliable and costly access, and an additional 1.25 billion with insufficient electricity for economic progress.
Efforts to combat energy poverty have been fragmented, hindered by systemic barriers and short-term policies. Transitioning to renewable energy is urgent, but unequal access to tools exacerbates energy inequality. GEAPP, launched in 2021 at COP26, addresses these challenges.
GEAPP aims to expand affordable, reliable green energy access and ensure a just transition to transform lives of people in vulnerable communities and combat climate change. We focus on scaling green energy solutions in developing and emerging economies.
Our three change levers
We invest in upstream, public capacity building to create the enabling environment, to develop capacity and help create policies conducive for green energy interventions that will support universal clean energy access and reduce carbon emissions.
We deploy a wide range of blended finance and flexible capital solutions to address market barriers and to unlock projects and mobilize funds to attract additional capital in order to close the green energy investment gap in developing countries for projects that would expand access to affordable, reliable clean electricity or promote clean energy adoption. This requires new approaches to financing.
Green energy powers jobs. GEAPP works to provide access to affordable, reliable clean energy across underserved communities, helping to build sustainable industries, create new jobs, and improve livelihoods for vulnerable populations.
Our Reach
We work with low-middle-income countries worldwide to speed up a fair energy transition for the benefit of people and the planet. GEAPP partners with governments in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
We provide focused support to eight foundation countries— Brazil, DRC, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, South Africa, and Vietnam chosen for their potential impact on the most vulnerable communities. Additionally, we concentrate on replicable solutions in 13 more countries, reaching a total of 80+ developing and emerging economies through our extensive Alliance.
Our Solutions
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE)
Just Energy Transition
Pilot Programmes
Best-in-class monitoring, robust evaluation, and learning sits at the heart of GEAPP’s approach and governs the way we make decisions.
We hold ourselves accountable to concrete outcomes and hypotheses and build learning into the system for ourselves and our partners, convening discussions, disseminating project learnings and best practice. Working in this context demands a robust approach to risk management and a clear-sighted openness to learning, not only when things work, but with inevitable missteps along the way. This willingness to challenge is built into our mindset; it ensures our approach is informed by tangible results and realities.
Latest News
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Press ReleaseALTÉRRA, GEAPP and Rockefeller Foundation explore new collaboration…ALTÉRRA, GEAPP and Rockefeller Foundation explore new collaboration…14.11.2024Global -
BlogCommunicating for change at COPCommunicating for change at COP08.11.2024Global -
BlogBESS and rooftop solar (RTS) installations help energy…BESS and rooftop solar (RTS) installations help energy…05.11.2024India
