Kenya

POPULATION:
53,330,978
URBANIZATIN:
580,367 km2 (224,081 sq mi)

Kenya participates in the GEF-8 Sustainable Cities Integrated Program (SCIP) to advance inclusive, climate-resilient, and low-carbon urban development across its rapidly growing metropolitan areas. Cities such as Nairobi are strengthening integrated planning, sustainable neighborhoods, and private-sector engagement—particularly in emerging sectors like e-mobility and municipal finance. As Kenya faces increasing challenges from flooding, water scarcity, informal settlement growth, and pressure on natural ecosystems, GEF-8 SCIP supports cities in scaling nature-based solutions, decarbonized infrastructure, and circular economy approaches aligned with national urban and climate policies. Through the GPSC Global Knowledge Platform, Kenyan cities are contributing to global learning on green transport, community-centered resilience, and innovative financing models. Kenya’s participation in the program reinforces its broader commitment to building sustainable, competitive, and equitable cities that can thrive in a rapidly changing climate.

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