Dear Friends and Supporters,
The Environmental Finance Center entered 2025 with hope in our hearts in the face of uncertainty. We learned a great deal about the spirit and tenacity of our team, our partners, and our profession. And, as we dared to dream just one year ago, we have seen that hope transform into action.
Our federal, state, and local government partners, as well as our colleagues in the nonprofit and private sectors, remained steady in their collaboration for the public good. Together, we worked with local governments and academic institutions to develop their response to the impacts of climate change; assisted small businesses and urban farms in becoming more efficient and cost effective; and helped communities move towards achieving their vision for a more sustainable way of life.
As we look to 2026, the Environmental Finance Center remains focused on maintaining our collective momentum and continuing to support communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic in their efforts to build resilient infrastructure, landscapes, and economies. To quote Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, father of the Japanese short story, “Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.”
Onward!
Jen Cotting, Director
2025 EFC Annual Report_FINAL.pdf (13.8 MB)