Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city and economic hub, is an active member of the Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC) network, sharing its pioneering work on green infrastructure and nature-based solutions. Supported by the World Bank, the city is reimagining its urban landscape through initiatives that integrate restored wetlands, green corridors, and flood-resilient public spaces into metropolitan planning. These actions enhance biodiversity, reduce flood risks, and improve livability in one of Africa’s fastest-growing coastal cities. 

Dar es Salaam’s leadership has been showcased through its participation in the GPSC’s Cities4Biodiversity Deep-Dive, African City Academies, and multiple global workshops and publications, where it has shared lessons on participatory river basin planning and integrated resilience design. By embedding nature into its urban growth model, Dar es Salaam demonstrates how African cities can use nature-based solutions to adapt to climate challenges while fostering inclusive, green, and resilient development.