Argentina

The development objective of the Flood Risk Management Support Project for the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires for Argentina was to strengthen the autonomous city of Buenos Aires (CABA) to efficiently manage flood risk and improve the drainage systems in the Cildanez basin, Maldonado basin, and Vega basin. The project comprised three components. 1) The first component, institutional development for flood risk management supported the creation of a modern and sustainable framework for flood risk management within CABA.

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 Objectives (PDO) of the Argentina Buenos Aires – Mitre Passenger Railway Line Modernization Project are to: (a) improve the reliability and safety of the Mitre Line; and (b) increase accessibility in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires. The proposed project has three components, all three components contribute to climate mitigation and incorporate climate adaptation measures to enhance the resilience of the railway system in Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area.

To improve accessibility in the area of influence of the Belgrano Sur Line in an inclusive, safe, and environmentally sustainable manner; and to respond effectively in case of an Eligible Crisis or Emergency. The project supports the installation of green spaces with rainwater collection.

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.