Climate & Green World Foundation
Program 02

A cooler, greener city is built tree by tree.

Many of Africa's fastest-growing cities are losing green cover at exactly the moment they need it most.

What it is.

Lagos is adding a million people every year. Abuja is growing. Kano is growing. And as they grow, they are losing the trees, parks, and green corridors that keep cities livable — that cool streets, clean air, absorb rain, and give people somewhere to breathe.

Urban greening is climate action. A well-planted boulevard reduces the urban heat island effect. A school with tree cover improves learning outcomes in the hottest months. A community park is not an amenity; it is infrastructure.

We work with municipal governments, schools, and community associations to plant and protect urban trees, restore public green spaces, and build the case — with mayors, council members, and ministries — that nature belongs in the city.

Key activities.

Street and roadside tree-planting in partnership with municipal authorities
School and community-grounds greening projects
Urban nursery development and management
Public-space restoration with local government
Green infrastructure planning and advocacy
Maintenance and survival tracking of urban plantings

Program Status

In development.

Urban greening partnerships are being scoped for the 2025–2026 season. Municipal engagements are underway.

Is your city a fit?

Municipal and corporate partners interested in urban greening initiatives — we want to hear from you.

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