To promote integrated environmental management of selected coastal watersheds as a means to conserve biodiversity, contribute to climate change mitigation, and enhance sustainable land use. Financed subprojects included restoration of coral reef, watershed management, soil conservation, restoration of forests, and agroforestry.
The objective of the Jiangxi Poyang Lake Basin and Ecological Economic Zone Small Town Development Project for China is to improve key public services in participating small towns of Jiangxi Province through improvements to prioritized infrastructure. The project has three components. (1) Transport infrastructure improvement component will fund the construction and upgrading of about 76 km of urban and country roads including some bridges in selected counties/cities, and construction of a new urban central bus station in Gongqingcheng City.
The development objective of the Climate-Resilient and Inclusive Livelihoods Project for Republic of Congo is to strengthen landscape management and increase the use of improved livelihood activities in targeted communities. The project comprises of five components. The first component, strengthening capacity of institutions and promoting social cohesion will finance activities supporting institutional and community capacity to build inclusive livelihoods in a changing climate and ensure inclusive participation in such processes.
The development objective of the Climate Resilient Infrastructure for Urban Flood Risk Management Project for Argentina is to reduce flood risk in selected cities and improve integrated urban flood risk management in Argentina, and act effectively in case of an eligible crisis or emergency. The project comprises of four components.
The Project Development Objective is to improve protected areas management, and to promote ecotourism
opportunities and non-timber forest product value chains in the Cardamom Mountains-Tonle Sap landscape. The project aims to sustain and increase forest cover which will reduce soil erosion, maintain or improve water quality for downstream users, provide protection to farms and villages located in floodprone areas, reduce GHG emissions, and protect critical natural habitats.
The Second Rwanda Urban Development Project aims to improve access to services, enhance resilience, and strengthen urban planning in Kigali and six secondary cities. The project focuses on wetland rehabilitation and Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) to reduce flood risks, enhance biodiversity, and improve resilience.
The Second Regional Economic Development Project aims to improve access to municipal services, strengthen agriculture value chains, and increase SME activities in the Batken region. The project promotes Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) and green infrastructure projects to support climate resilience and sustainable regional development.
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 Second Ethiopia Resilient Landscapes and Livelihoods Project aims to improve climate resilience, land productivity, and carbon storage, and increase access to diversified livelihoods in selected rural watersheds. The project focuses on watershed restoration, climate-smart agriculture, and strengthening institutions and information for better decision-making. It supports sustainable rural development and improved environmental resilience in Ethiopia.
