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 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 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 Nigeria COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Project aims to prevent, detect, and respond to COVID-19 threats at the state level in Nigeria. The project focuses on emergency response, containment, and mitigation strategies while supporting public-private partnerships to enhance climate-resilient health infrastructure. Key activities include creating green spaces through tree planting around facilities to mitigate heat and improve environmental conditions.
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.
