Mali participates in the GEF-8 Sustainable Cities Integrated Program (SCIP) through its capital, Bamako, advancing integrated urban development in a context of rapid population growth and significant climate vulnerability. As one of West Africa’s fastest-growing urban centers, Bamako faces pressing challenges related to flooding, inadequate waste management, land degradation, and pressure on public infrastructure. Through GEF-8 SCIP and the GPSC Global Knowledge Platform, the city is strengthening its land-use planning, expanding circular waste management systems, and piloting nature-based and decarbonized infrastructure solutions to reduce environmental and health risks. The program also aims to build local capacity for more resilient service delivery and investment-ready urban planning. Mali’s engagement contributes valuable insights to the GEF network on addressing urban resilience and sustainability in climate-stressed, rapidly evolving metropolitan environments.