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CALL FOR CASE STUDIESÂ
UN-Habitat’s Regional Office for Africa, in partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Earthna, has launched a Call for Case Studies on Investable Nature-Based Solutions in African Cities.Â
The call is seeking 10–15 documented or pipeline nature-based solutions projects in African cities with strong investment potential.Â
Applications close: 25 August 2026Â
UN-Habitat is seeking 10–15 documented or pipeline nature-based solutions (NbS) projects in African cities with strong investment potential.Â
Areas of InterestÂ
Selected projects will be documented as standardised case studies and featured on the African Urban NbS Knowledge Platform and NbS Toolkit.Â
Selected projects will be showcased at Biodiversity COP17 in Yerevan in October 2026.Â
Projects with scale-up potential will receive technical support on investment readiness.Â
Projects with scale-up potential will be presented to development finance institutions, climate funds and private investors at COP31 in Antalya in November 2026.Â
WHO SHOULD CONSIDER APPLYING?
The call is particularly relevant to projects working on nature-based solutions, urban resilience, climate adaptation, green and blue infrastructure, sustainable urban development, biodiversity, public space and urban forestry.Â
Projects should demonstrate potential for investment, scale-up and contribution to more resilient African cities.Â
Applications are accepted in:Â
English
FrenchÂ
Portuguese
ArabicÂ
Applications close: 25 August 2026Â
Applications should be sent to:Â unhabitat-nbs-roaf@un.orgÂ
Please use the following subject line: Â Investable Nature-Based Solutions in African CitiesÂ
Help spread the word about this opportunity and connect relevant cities, organisations and project teams to the call.Â