In order to accelerate the deployment of regenerative urban ecosystems, Regenopolis partnered with ES Partners to design a dedicated program embedding climate and nature considerations into the heart of SME support in Africa. Initially envisioned as a platform to catalyze regenerative city projects, this collaboration evolved into the creation of the ESP Climate Hub – a transversal initiative aiming to mainstream climate resilience, nature-positive development, and regenerative practices across all ESP activities.
While cities are central to Africa’s development, they are also highly vulnerable to climate risks and ecological degradation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which make up 95% of businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa, are the main economic actors in cities but remain largely excluded from the climate transition agenda. Regenopolis and ESP recognized the need to bridge this gap by equipping entrepreneurs and business ecosystems with the tools, knowledge, and capital to build regenerative, low-carbon, and inclusive urban futures.
The project resulted in significant outputs and outcomes
