SUNCASA City Infographics
The SUNCASA project is working with local organizations and communities to strengthen the resilience of 2.2 million people across sub-Saharan Africa, while advancing gender equality, social inclusion, and biodiversity conservation. Through nature-based solutions (NbS), such as reforestation, agroforestry, urban greening, invasive species removal, and indigenous tree planting, SUNCASA is helping to restore vital urban river watersheds in Dire Dawa (Ethiopia), Kigali (Rwanda), and Johannesburg (South Africa).
Explore our city infographics for a closer look at SUNCASA's nature-based solutions actions and project sites.
Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Kigali, Rwanda
Johannesburg, South Africa
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