Nairobi 

AREA:
703.9 Km2
POPULATION:
4,397,073 (2019 Census)
Kenya

Nairobi participates in GEF-8 SCIP via the GPSC, advancing sustainable neighborhoods, private-sector engagement (including e-mobility), and municipal finance innovation. The city emphasizes integrated land-use planning, nature-based solutions, decarbonized infrastructure, and circular approaches aligned with planning and budgeting cycles to build bankable projects.

Recent Initiatives

Transit-Oriented Development

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

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Municipal PPP

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

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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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