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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.