Havana City 

AREA:
728.26 km² (281 sq mi)
POPULATION:
1,749,964
Cuba

Havana participates in the GEF-8 Sustainable Cities Integrated Program (SCIP) through the Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC), fostering innovation, knowledge exchange, and integrated planning for sustainable urban transformation. As Cuba’s capital and economic center, Havana faces mounting pressures from rapid urbanization, aging infrastructure, and increasing exposure to climate risks such as coastal flooding and hurricanes. Through SCIP, the city is developing a national knowledge platform to strengthen evidence-based decision-making, promote collaboration among institutions, and mobilize public–private investment in resilient urban solutions. The program supports the integration of land-use planning, nature-based measures, and decarbonized infrastructure with circular economy pilots to reduce waste and emissions. These actions aim to revitalize Havana’s historic urban fabric while enhancing climate resilience, improving living conditions, and positioning the city as a model for sustainable and inclusive urban development in the Caribbean region.

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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