biodiversity

The Sao Tome e Principe Transport Sector Development and Coastal Protection Project aims to enhance connectivity, sustainability, safety, and climate resilience of selected roads. Key activities include training road maintenance community groups to adopt ecosystem-based approaches for stabilization and coastal protection, promoting environmentally sustainable practices.

The Samoa Aviation and Roads Investment Project seeks to improve the climate resilience and safety of aviation and road infrastructure in Samoa. The project incorporates gray-green flood reduction measures, including mangrove restoration, bioswales, rainwater harvesting, and rain gardens, to enhance resilience and mitigate the impact of extreme weather events.

The Rural Livelihoods Productivity and Resilience Project aims to increase productivity and strengthen resilience of rural livelihoods in targeted areas in Madagascar. Key activities include reforestation, watershed management, agroforestry, and promoting climate-smart agriculture, sustainable irrigation, and value chain development to mitigate climate risks and enhance rural livelihoods.

The Romania Inclusive and Green Growth DPF aims to strengthen inclusion and fiscal management while fostering decarbonization and climate resilience. The program supports the adoption of a legal framework to incentivize afforestation and reforestation, enhancing environmental sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.

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 Resilient Infrastructure for Adaptation and Vulnerability Reduction Project aims to reduce vulnerability to riverine and flash floods in targeted communities and enhance disaster preparedness. The project supports afforestation activities, including planting trees and grass, to reinforce soil, reduce surface run-off, and improve resilience to flood risks.

The RESILAND CA+ Program: Uzbekistan Resilient Landscapes Restoration Project aims to increase the area under sustainable landscape management in Uzbekistan and enhance regional collaboration on transboundary restoration. Key activities include tree-based landscape restoration, strengthening institutions and policies, enhancing protected areas and nature-based tourism, and promoting community-based forest management.

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 Northern Mozambique Rural Resilience Project aims to improve access to livelihoods and strengthen natural resource management in rural areas of Northern Mozambique. The project includes mangrove restoration and coastal vegetation initiatives in Nampula and Cabo Delgado to stabilize coastlines, reduce erosion, and support fish spawning areas, alongside efforts to promote sustainable agriculture, fisheries, and community-driven development.

The Northern Congo Agroforestry Project aims to strengthen climate-smart agriculture and conservation practices in Community Development Zones in the departments of Sangha and Likouala. The project includes activities to establish tree nurseries, provide seedlings, and promote sustainable forest resource management and agroforestry practices to enhance resilience and biodiversity conservation.