Making urban healthcare resilient for a green economic recovery

The Urban-LEDS II project is making a global impact in reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Accelerating climate action through the promotion of Urban Low Emission Development Strategies (Urban-LEDS II) is a global initiative which proceeds from the first phase of Urban-LEDS (2012–2015). The project aims to support local governments in emerging economies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through low emission development and increase resilience through climate change adaptation actions.

Urban-LEDS II commenced in 2017 and works in Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Rwanda and South Africa. In Rwanda, the project works in seven cities and districts.

Both Urban LEDS phases have been funded by the European Commission and implemented jointly by UN-Habitat and ICLEI.

Read more in the report about the following:

• Making health care centres in Rwanda’s cities more sustainable
• Two Rwandan healthcare centres receive practical and sustainable water and energy solutions
• Potential for expansion and future funding
• Reducing and avoiding greenhouse gas emissions
• Adapting to the impacts of climate change
• Demonstrating low-emissions climate resilience during a pandemic
• Implementing sustainability projects during pandemic restrictions: Communication is key
• What the municipalities had to say