Harare

AREA:
1,707 Km2
POPULATION:
665,940 (2022 Census)
Zimbabwe

Harare participates in GEF-8 SCIP via the GPSC under the UPRISE initiative, combining wetland protection with resilient urban growth. Actions focus on integrated land-use planning, nature-based solutions, decarbonized infrastructure, and circular economy practices aligned with planning cycles to mobilize public–private finance.

Recent Initiatives

Transit-Oriented Development

Transit-Oriented Development integrates transport planning, land use, and urban design to create compact, connected, and livable cities.

Municipal PPP

Municipal Public-Private Partnerships are long-term collaborations between local governments and private entities to deliver infrastructure and public services.

Gender and Cities

Women and girls face disproportionate climate impacts in cities, making gender equality essential to achieving resilient, inclusive urban development.
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