How a cross-sector partnership can create systemic impact FIGURE 3 Click to open case study details MODEL 3 CASE STUDY GLOBAL ENERGY ALLIANCE FOR PEOPLE AND PLANET (GEAPP) This global alliance convenes governments, communities, technology providers, policy-makers, development banks and private-sector partners, leveraging catalytic philanthropic capital alongside the unique strengths of alliance members to scale-up green energy solutions and increase energy access in emerging markets.Cross-sector partnerships and initiatives involve the public, private and philanthropic sectors (in any combination), to leverage their distinct capabilities to deliver climate and nature progress at a scale and speed unachievable by any one actor or sector.5 These partnerships often work alongside NGOs, non-profits, community organizations and research institutions. This joint approach can transform the ways in which sustainability challenges are addressed, both locally and globally. However combined, the patient capital of philanthropy, the private sector’s ability to innovate and scale-up, and the public sector’s influence on policy and regulation create the enabling environment to accelerate and grow initiatives beyond incremental progress.Model 3 Cross-sector partnerships Cross-sector partnerships involve public, private and philanthropic sectors to deliver progress at speed and scale. Systemic impa ctPublic sector Private sectorPhilanthropic sectorJoint projects/ initiatives Making Collaboration Work for Climate and Nature: Practical Insights from GAEA Award Winners 9