BCRUP

28/09/2026

Kenya pushes new urban climate resilience framework for Africa at UNGA via Capital FM Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 26 — Kenya has unveiled a new framework aimed at mobilising climate finance for vulnerable urban communities across Africa, as the country seeks to link its international…

25/09/2026

25/09/2026

As climate impacts intensify, the urban disadvantaged are often among those most exposed to flooding, extreme heat, inadequate infrastructure and the vulnerabilities associated with informal settlements. At the High-Level Special Event on Mobilising Finance for Implementation of the Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor (BCRUP) Programme, UN-Habitat is highlighting the importance of investing in solutions that transform informal settlements and strengthen the resilience of the communities that live there. Through its work on climate action and urban transformation, UN-Habitat is supporting approaches that connect resilient infrastructure, improved living conditions and more inclusive urban development.

Building climate resilience is also about creating opportunities. Empowering urban communities means improving socio-economic conditions while supporting a greener urban economy through innovative green jobs, livelihoods and locally driven solutions. Mobilising finance is essential to scaling these efforts and ensuring that vulnerable communities are not only better protected from climate risks, but are able to actively shape and benefit from the transformation of their neighbourhoods.

25/09/2026

Resilient cities are not built by housing alone. They are built by making homes, infrastructure, livelihoods and communities ready for the climate challenges ahead.
As Africa’s cities grow and climate risks intensify, the question is no longer whether we build but whether we build to last.

From resilient housing and infrastructure to livelihoods, clean energy and neighbourhood planning, Kenya is showing what integrated urban resilience can look like.
Through BCRUP, the movement is growing across Africa. Because delivery without resilience is only half finished.

24/09/2026

On 23rd September, 2026, the Global Community converged at the UN Headquarters in New York and demonstrated solidarity towards mobilization of finances in support for Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor (BCRUP) Initiative implementation processs.

The BCRUP High Level Special Event convened on the margins of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly, UNGA 81 was officiated by H.E. Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs on behalf of H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, CGH, the President of the Republic of Kenya.

The event brought together government leaders, development partners and financial institutions to advance climate-resilient urban development. On his part, UN Secretary General, through his representative Ambassador Selwin Hart pledged to rallying climate finance institutions behind the BCRUP program.

Approximately USD 70 million of commitments were announced from various partners including GCF, GEF, Joint SDG Fund, UNHabitat, Equity Bank Group, Kenya Commercial Bank, Government of Kenya among others.

Initial implementation of the BCRUP Program in Africa require approximately USD 10 Billion while USD 50 Billion is needed for the Global South.
Together, we advance as one.

23/09/2026

The Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor (BCRUP) Initiative will convene a High-Level Special Event today, 23 September 2026, at United Nations Headquarters in New York.

The event will bring together senior government representatives, development partners, international financial institutions and other key stakeholders to advance dialogue on the operationalisation and implementation of the BCRUP Initiative, with a shared focus on accelerating climate action and strengthening resilience among vulnerable urban communities.

The high-level programme will present the BCRUP investment proposition and provide a platform for translating collective commitments into concrete action, including through strengthened partnerships, investment and access to climate finance.

A key highlight of the event will be the Presidential Keynote Address by H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H., President of the Republic of Kenya, underscoring Kenya’s commitment to advancing inclusive and climate-resilient urban development.

The event will further provide an opportunity for leading financial and development institutions to articulate their commitments and areas of partnership, reflecting the importance of coordinated international cooperation and innovative financing in supporting the implementation and scaling of climate-resilient solutions for the urban poor.

The convening represents an important step towards building a stronger coalition of partners and mobilising the resources, knowledge and collective action required to translate the BCRUP vision into implementation at scale.

Together, we advance as one.

13/09/2026

The journey towards UNGA 81 has been more than a single event—it has been a process of continuous dialogue, strategic engagement, coordination and partnership-building.

‎Through a series of BCRUP UNGA preparatory engagements, partners and stakeholders have worked together to align priorities, strengthen collaboration and shape actionable pathways for sustainable, inclusive and climate-resilient urban development.

‎From the global agenda to Africa’s priorities and the realities of our cities, one message remains clear: Africa’s urban transformation requires coordinated action, innovative financing, strong institutions and partnerships that turn commitments into measurable impact.

‎As we move towards UNGA 81 in New York, these conversations will culminate in the BCRUP Special High-Level Event on 23rd September 2026—providing a platform to elevate Africa’s urban priorities, foster strategic partnerships and advance practical solutions for resilient and sustainable cities.
‎The road to UNGA 81 continues—from dialogue, to partnership, to action.

13/07/2026

Happy New Week, World! 🌍

Looking to learn more about Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor ( BCRUP ) ? Visit our website at [www.bcrup.com](http://www.bcrup.com) for insights, updates, and opportunities to engage.

BCRUP initiative was conceived as a critical response to the escalating climate crisis and its disproportionate impact on vulnerable urban populations in the Global South. It was established by a 2019 UN mandate, as a vital global climate action program. It seeks to significantly scale up efforts t...

12/07/2026

Welcome to the official BCRUP page!
BCRUP is committed to building climate resilience with the urban poor by promoting sustainable and inclusive urban development initiatives that strengthen vulnerable communities.

Through collaboration, innovation, and community-driven solutions, we are working towards a future where urban communities are safer, stronger, and more resilient.

Follow our page and join us on this journey as we share our work, impact stories, and milestones in advancing climate resilience.

05/07/2026

At BCRUP, our mission is to empower vulnerable urban communities to adapt and thrive in the face of climate challenges. Together, we are building resilient futures.