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The Next Level Grants Facility (NLGF)

Kenya
Green spaces, nature-based solutions, and informal settlements

Grassroots and marginalized communities are on the frontlines of climate change, yet receive just a fraction of global climate finance. The National Local Government Fund (NLGF) is changing this by supporting over 200 community-driven initiatives across 19 counties in Kenya, focusing on climate-vulnerable areas like the ASAL regions.

Parques del Río Norte (Primavera Norte)

Colombia
Green spaces and nature-based solutions

Parques del Río Norte transforms 30 hectares along Medellín’s northern riverbank into accessible green spaces using nature-based solutions to reduce floods, cool the city, and enhance well-being. Co-designed with residents, it will boost biodiversity, expand green space, and strengthen community resilience.

Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural Municipal (RPPNM)

Curitiba, Brazil
Waste and wastewater, Green spaces and nature-based solutions

Curitiba’s RPPNM program curbs urban sprawl by rewarding landowners for conserving natural areas through tax incentives and tradable development rights. The approach promotes conservation, supports sustainable growth, and enhances the city’s climate resilience.

The Greater Cape Town Water Fund

Cape Town, South Africa
Waste and wastewater, Green spaces, and nature-based solutions

The Greater Cape Town Water Fund restores catchments by removing invasive plants to boost water supply, create green jobs, and build resilience. Over 46,000 hectares cleared have recovered 15.2 billion liters of water annually through this nature-based solution.

Solário Carioca – Solar Energy on a Deactivated Landfill

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Buildings and energy

CFF supported Rio de Janeiro in developing a 6 MW solar plant on a deactivated landfill in Santa Cruz, creating a replicable model for clean energy on underused land and advancing the city’s 2050 sustainability goals.

Green Homes for Resilient Cities: Transforming Affordable Housing in South Sumatra

Palembang, Lubuklinggau, Musi Rawas, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Buildings and energy

Indonesia is tackling a dual challenge of housing shortages and rising urban emissions. With Gap Fund support, cities in South Sumatra developed digital tools, green housing guidelines, and designs for 100 affordable, resilient homes. The initiative laid the foundation for Indonesia’s Green and Affordable Housing Program, targeting one million green homes by 2030.

Kinshasa Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Green spaces and nature-based solutions

Kinshasa, one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities, faces mounting climate risks from rapid and informal urban expansion. With USD260,000 in Gap Fund support, the city enhanced its climate-informed urban planning through risk assessments, emissions modeling, and capacity building. The effort produced a city-wide NbS strategy identifying USD153 million in resilient investment opportunities.

Building Greener Cities in Cambodia: Low-Carbon & Climate-Resilient Urban Planning

Phnom Penh and seven secondary cities (Battambang, Kampot, Kep, Khemarak Phoumin, Poipet, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville), Cambodia
Urban development and management

Cambodia’s rapid urban growth is increasing risks from flooding, heat, and wetland loss. With USD 525,000 in Gap Fund support, Phnom Penh and seven cities strengthened climate-smart urban planning and investment pipelines, identifying over USD 127 million in potential low-carbon, resilient infrastructure projects nationwide.

Dakar Electric Bus Rapid Transit (e-BRT)

Dakar, Senegal
Transport and mobility

The 18.3 km BRT corridor includes 23 stations linking Guédiawaye to central Dakar. The system operates 121 electric articulated buses, serving an estimated 300,000 passengers daily. Travel time between terminals reduced from 90 to ~45 minutes, improving accessibility and reducing congestion and pollution

Ulaanbaatar Green Affordable Housing

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Buildings and energy

The Ulaanbaatar Green Affordable Housing Project finances the construction of 712 low-carbon, climate-resilient homes to address air pollution, harsh winters, and housing shortages. Aligned with the city’s Green City Action Plan, it aims to cut CO₂ emissions by 988 tonnes annually, improve air quality, and enhance urban resilience.

Novi Sad Solar-Thermal Plant

Novi Sad, Serbia
Buildings and energy

The Novi Sad Solar-Thermal Plant is transforming district heating in Serbia by integrating solar energy, power-to-heat technologies, and the country’s largest seasonal heat storage system. By reducing fossil fuel dependence and emissions, the project strengthens energy security and serves as a model for sustainable urban heating across the region.

Kathmandu Valley Ecological Urban Renewal Project (KEUR)

Kathmandu, Nepal
Multi-sector Infrastructure Project

The KEUR Project combines river restoration, improved wastewater management, nature based solutions, and climate resilient public spaces to address the impacts of rapid urbanization. CDIA’s project preparation support helped advance the initiative toward investment readiness, with an additional USD 1.6 million from URTF and potential future ADB financing of USD 150 million.