Zimbabwe participates in the GEF-8 Sustainable Cities Integrated Program (SCIP) through the cities of Harare and Bulawayo, advancing integrated urban planning, climate resilience, and nature-based solutions in a context of rapid urbanization and significant environmental pressures. Both cities face rising challenges related to water scarcity, land degradation, informal settlement expansion, and increasing vulnerability to floods and droughts. Through GEF-8 SCIP and the GPSC Global Knowledge Platform, Zimbabwe is strengthening urban governance, enhancing wetland protection, piloting green and circular infrastructure, and improving disaster risk management. The program’s focus on restoring critical ecosystems and mobilizing investment for resilient urban services supports long-term climate adaptation while improving the well-being of vulnerable communities. Zimbabwe’s engagement contributes valuable lessons to the global GEF network on how cities can integrate ecological restoration and low-carbon approaches to build sustainable, inclusive urban futures.