The Second Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP2) aims to strengthen urban institutions' capacity to improve infrastructure delivery, enhance private sector participation, and transition refugee camps into integrated settlements. The project supports the creation of green public spaces through Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), improving climate resilience and urban inclusivity.
The Second Habitat and Urban Land Project aims to promote formal and planned urban growth in selected cities, improve living conditions in precarious settlements, and enhance disaster response. Investments include Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), native urban forestry, green corridors, and linear parks to reduce flooding, mitigate landslide risks, and improve urban environments.
The Rio de Janeiro Adjustment and Sustainable Development Policy Loan supports strengthening fiscal sustainability and transitioning to low-carbon, resilient urban development in Rio de Janeiro. The program promotes urban afforestation through legislation establishing a low-emission district in the city center, advancing sustainability and inclusivity.
The Republic of the Marshall Islands Urban Resilience Project aims to strengthen the resilience of select urban areas to natural hazards and climate change. Key activities include risk-informed adaptation planning, coastal resilience investments, and resilient public facility standards, supported by Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) like mangrove restoration and vegetated buffer zones. The project enhances institutional capacity for sustainable adaptation beyond its closure.
The Project for Integrated Urban and Tourism Development aims to improve urban infrastructure, enhance tourism assets, and strengthen institutional capacity for tourism-related economic development in southern Albania. The project supports tree planting and urban park restoration to enhance urban environments and promote sustainable tourism.
The Niger Integrated Urban Development and Multi-sectoral Resilience Project aims to enhance flood resilience, improve urban management, and expand access to basic services in selected municipalities in Niger. The project includes flood risk reduction measures, such as drainage infrastructure and sand dune fixation, as well as urban greening to mitigate temperatures and preserve forests. These initiatives promote sustainable urban development and improve resilience in vulnerable communities.
The N’Djamena Urban Resilience Project aims to reduce flood risk and strengthen climate-resilient urban planning and flood-related services in N’Djamena. The project implements green and gray infrastructure measures, including rain gardens, green corridors, and rehabilitation of urban wetlands to mitigate flood risks and enhance urban resilience. Key components focus on flood protection, climate-resilient urban planning, and community disaster preparedness.
The Msimbazi Basin Development Project aims to strengthen flood resilience and integrated urban development in the Msimbazi River Basin in Dar es Salaam. The project focuses on flood control, urban redevelopment, resettlement of vulnerable communities, institutional strengthening for basin management, and providing rapid response to emergencies. Key activities include hydraulic improvements, erosion control, resilient infrastructure, and watershed management.
The Metro Manila Flood Management Project aims to improve flood management in selected areas of Metro Manila. Key components include modernizing drainage systems, minimizing solid waste in waterways, supporting participatory housing and resettlement, and enhancing project management and coordination. These efforts focus on reducing flood risks and improving living conditions in flood-prone areas.
The Medium Cities Development Project aims to increase access to improved urban infrastructure services in Lao Cai City, Phu Ly City, and Vinh City, Vietnam. Key components include upgrading basic infrastructure, improving water supply and sanitation, constructing roads and bridges, and providing technical support for project management. These initiatives enhance urban services sustainably and efficiently.
