Rwanda participates in the GEF-7 UrbanShift program, advancing integrated, resilient, and low-carbon urban development across a network of rapidly growing secondary cities and the capital, Kigali. As one of Africa’s fastest-developing nations—with rich ecosystems, rising urbanization, and increasing climate pressures—Rwanda faces challenges related to flooding, land degradation, housing demand, and expanding infrastructure needs. Through the Rwanda Urban Development Project (RUDP II), supported by the World Bank, UrbanShift helps Rwanda strengthen city planning, rehabilitate critical wetlands, and implement green–grey solutions to reduce flood and erosion risks. The program also enhances local government capacity and supports data-driven strategies in cities such as Huye, Muhanga, Musanze, Nyagatare, Rubavu, and Rusizi, demonstrating scalable models of integrated service delivery and climate resilience. Rwanda’s engagement provides valuable lessons to the global GEF and GPSC networks on how coordinated planning, ecosystem restoration, and inclusive urban management can transform rapidly urbanizing regions.