Celebrating 10 Years of Climate Finance and Governance, Low-Carbon and Resilience Solutions, and Global Partnership

OTTAWA, CANADA – Headquartered in the heart of Canada’s capital, FOKABS marks its 10th anniversary by reflecting on a decade of advancing climate finance, resilient infrastructure, and sustainable development worldwide.

From 2015 to 2025, FOKABS has grown from a Canadian climate innovation firm into a trusted international partner, supporting governments, multilateral institutions, and communities across more than 70 countries.

As we celebrate this milestone, we recognize the projects, partnerships, and outcomes that have defined our first decade of impact.

1. Structuring Multi-Million-Dollar Climate Finance

FOKABS has supported the design and preparation of major climate finance programs, helping bridge global capital with local development priorities.

• Caribbean Energy Transition — Supported the development of a USD 68 million regional energy transformation program for the Caribbean Development Bank across Barbados, Belize, Guyana, and Jamaica.
• Green Climate Fund Engagement — Conducted rigorous technical reviews of 34 climate projects submitted to the GCF, strengthening investment quality and alignment with international standards.

2. Advancing Digital Engineering & Smart Climate Infrastructure

Recognizing the importance of digital transformation in climate action, FOKABS has integrated advanced tools into environmental governance and infrastructure planning.

• Smart Green Cities — Delivered frameworks for climate-resilient urban systems informed by semantic data, ontology engineering, and emerging AI applications.
• Geomatics & Climate Modelling — Applied GIS, carbon stock mapping, and land-use analytics to strengthen forest governance across the Congo Basin and West Africa.

3. Delivering Independent Evaluation at Global Scale

FOKABS has become a trusted provider of independent assessment, supporting accountability and results across climate portfolios totaling more than USD 1.2 billion.

• UNDP Africa Minigrids — Evaluated decentralized energy initiatives across 16 African countries, informing scalable clean energy delivery.
• Marine Ecosystem Resilience (FAO/GEF) — Conducted terminal evaluations of fisheries and biodiversity initiatives supporting ocean sustainability.
• REDD+ Results Integrity — Delivered mid-term evaluations for the “Reporting for Results-based REDD+” program spanning 21 countries.

4. Strengthening Climate-Resilient Infrastructure in Cameroon

In partnership with the World Bank, FOKABS supported the development of Cameroon’s National Transport Infrastructure Climate Adaptation Strategy.

• Contributed technical frameworks for a USD 200 million Sustainable Cities and Land initiative
• Assessed climate vulnerability across land, maritime, and airport networks in Douala and Yaoundé
• Strengthened resilience for infrastructure serving more than 2.1 million people

5. Supporting Global Climate Negotiations and Policy Readiness

FOKABS has provided technical advisory support to developing nations during key UN climate negotiations.

• Assisted the African Group of Negotiators and 10 COMIFAC member states from COP21 (Paris) through COP28 (Dubai)
• Translated complex frameworks, including Article 6 carbon markets and the Global Stocktake, into actionable national strategies

6. Advancing Nature-Based Solutions and REDD+

FOKABS has helped countries unlock the economic value of forests, biodiversity, and ecosystem services through high-integrity climate models.

• Supported governance structures for the Congo Basin Blue Fund
• Built national capacity in forest carbon standards (VCS, CCBA, Plan Vivo)
• Designed biodiversity and payment-for-ecosystem-services initiatives with partners including Conservation International, UNDP, and UNECA

7. Transforming Climate-Smart Food and Water Systems

FOKABS has applied climate resilience approaches to agriculture and food security in high-risk regions.

• Niger Climate-Smart Agriculture Program — Supported the design of a USD 49 million GEF/UNDP initiative benefiting smallholder farmers
• Zambezi Basin Adaptation — Collaborated with the African Development Bank across eight countries to protect vital water and food systems

8. Building Transparency and Bankable Green Investment Pipelines

Through partnerships with ICAT and AfDB, FOKABS has strengthened climate accountability and investment readiness.

• Delivered MRV (Measurement, Reporting, and Verification) technical support to 11 countries
• Developed NDC investment pipelines and readiness proposals aligned with AfDB climate priorities and GCF frameworks

9. Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition

FOKABS has supported renewable energy expansion through off-grid and decentralized solutions.

• Evaluated solar PV, mini-grid, and micro-hydro initiatives improving access in remote communities
• Supported clean energy programming under UNDP in Malawi and agrivoltaic mini-grid archetypes in Haiti

10. Strengthening National Climate Governance

FOKABS has played a critical role in supporting countries as they design and implement Paris Agreement commitments.

• Supported the elaboration and revision of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
• Contributed to National Adaptation Plans (NAPs/NAPAs) across multiple regions
• Supported Guinea’s National Climate Change Strategy, translating adaptation goals into operational investment pathways

 

The FOKABS Legacy: 2015–2025

In ten years, FOKABS has grown beyond traditional consulting to become a long-term impact partner helping countries and institutions transform climate ambition into investable, implementable solutions.

From carbon mapping in tropical forests to resilient transport systems and decentralized energy access, our mission remains clear:

 

Engineering resilience. Structuring climate finance. Delivering measurable impact.

The Next Decade: Scaling Integrity, Data, and Climate Investment

As we enter our second decade, FOKABS is focused on:

• Scaling climate-resilient infrastructure and investment platforms
• Advancing high-integrity carbon, adaptation and biodiversity credit systems
• Strengthening digital MRV, transparency, and climate data governance
• Building pipelines of bankable projects across Africa, SIDS, and emerging markets

We remain committed to supporting partners across the UN system, the Green Climate Fund, the Global Environment Facility, the African Development Bank, and the World Bank.

Partner With Us

The next decade of climate action demands solutions that are finance-ready, data-driven, and built for resilience. FOKABS is ready to collaborate with governments, institutions, and investors shaping the future of sustainable development.

Contact us to explore partnerships, project development, or climate investment opportunities.