This primer is a concise version of “A Technical Analysis of Financing Ecosystem-based Adaptation in the Philippines” with a step-by-step guide for bankers to help operationalize the financing of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) projects. This report provides an overview of financing EbA projects to help the banking and finance community appreciate the value of ecosystems and their role in mitigating the risks and negative impacts of climate change through EbA, which may result in more resilient businesses and communities. Earth Security commissioned this primer as part of its overall strategy to safeguard and value the earth’s ecosystems. The project is funded by the International Climate Initiative of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety.