Kigali
SUNCASA restores upstream micro-catchments in the lower Nyabarongo watershed. Work includes planting trees on farms, reforestation, riparian buffers and urban greening, with local organisations and the City of Kigali.
About the projectKinyarwanda is an AI-drafted translation, provisional pending native and partner review.
SUNCASA: nature-based adaptation in three cities
SUNCASA supports nature-based climate adaptation in Kigali, Dire Dawa and Johannesburg. IISD and the World Resources Institute lead the programme with funding from Global Affairs Canada.
One programme, distinct local work
The cities share an approach, not one set of results. Explore each city’s landscape, delivery partners and evidence. The detailed dashboard currently focuses on Kigali.
The programme’s film brings together field work and partner perspectives across the three cities.
IISD · Video publication date: · Featured in source published · Video in its original languageDire Dawa
SUNCASA works in the Dechatu River catchment through afforestation, agroforestry and buffer-zone planting. Local partners contribute delivery, community engagement and soil-moisture research.
About the projectJohannesburg
SUNCASA works in the Jukskei River catchment in and around Alexandra. Activities combine urban greening, invasive-species removal and pollution-control infrastructure with community participation.
About the projectParticipation and evidence
How field monitoring informs restoration
SUNCASA combines field observations, existing public data and models. The monitoring approach differs with the data available in each city.
Read story ↗Understanding participation beyond attendance
Participation counts show reach. SUNCASA’s inclusion work also asks how people understand household roles, shared decisions and access to nature-based activities.
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