ESMAP is a partnership between the World Bank Group and 17 partners to help low and middle-income countries reduce poverty and boost growth, through environmentally sustainable energy solutions. Situated within the World Bank, ESMAP influences billions in loans for development projects, leverages public and private financing, and shapes global policy.

Facts about ESMAP

• Focuses on Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) and the SEforALLgoals
• Supports the climate change agenda
• Has a global reach with activities in over 130 countries
• Leverages public and private financing
• Works at the nexus of energy, water, transport and urban sectors
• Built on strong partnerships – more than 40 key partnerships lie at the core of ESMAP’s work
• Works with the private sector to encourage more innovation and investment