Mombasa

The project aims to strengthen climate resilience by prioritizing strategies to reduce flooding and erosion, with a focus on Nature-based Solutions (NbS). Mombasa, a key economic hub in Kenya, is facing rapid urbanization and increased vulnerability to coastal erosion and flooding. The project includes assessing current and future risks, consolidating socio-economic and environmental data, and projecting urban development scenarios to guide interventions.

The project conducts a risk analysis that integrates both structural and non-structural solutions and collaborates with local stakeholders to develop a Strategic Investment Plan focusing on cost-effective and sustainable options. This plan will support urban and coastal resilience in alignment with Mombasa’s Climate Action Plan, while providing co-benefits for biodiversity and coastal tourism. The results will inform dialogue between the World Bank and the Kenyan government, preparing Mombasa for a more resilient future.