ICLEI is a global network with a bold vision for a sustainable urban future
Working with and effectively advocating for local and subnational governments in the global arena for over 30 years.
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OUR REASONS
Why join forces with ICLEI Africa?
The immense, interconnected urban sustainability challenges our world, and our continent in particular, currently face need to be tackled in an integrated, inclusive way with tenacity, boldness and proven expertise.
Our ICLEI Africa cities and regions are doing just that.
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Our Members
ICLEI is the largest and oldest global association of cities and subnational governments dedicated to sustainable development.
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We are dedicated to facilitating the right connections to strengthen local action and drive global change.
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What we are currently working on
The immense, interconnected urban sustainability challenges our world, and our continent in particular, currently face need to be tackled in an integrated, inclusive way with tenacity, boldness and proven expertise.
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Disaster Risk Reduction in African Cities
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BRokering Innovation for Decentralised climate finance and Gender Equality
![Supporting a Just Transition in Steve Tshwete](https://africa.iclei.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/steve-tshwete-768x432.png)
Supporting a Just Transition in Steve Tshwete
![Designing Inclusive African Coastal City Resilience](https://africa.iclei.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/INACCT-768x768.jpg)
Designing Inclusive African Coastal City Resilience
![Building resilience through urban natural assets](https://africa.iclei.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Buzz-visuals-2-768x432.png)
Building resilience through urban natural assets
![Transforming Africa’s Urban Food Systems](https://africa.iclei.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/timon-studler-ByqoDPiEBnQ-unsplash-768x512.jpg)
Transforming Africa’s Urban Food Systems
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Smart Energy Solutions for Africa
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Training coastal cities for resilience
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African Cities Research Consortium
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Supporting inclusive & sustainable food systems
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Investing in Urban African Food Systems
![Accelerating e-mobility in Rwanda](https://africa.iclei.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nama-cover.png)
Accelerating e-mobility in Rwanda
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Water Security Strategy for Johannesburg
![African Circular Cities Initiative](https://africa.iclei.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/dami-akinbode-pwMCmK_6-OI-unsplash-768x512.jpg)
African Circular Cities Initiative
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One Planet City Challenge
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Accelerating Circular Economy Innovation
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Development Control Strengthening in Tanzania
![Alternative Financing for Municipal Embedded Generation](https://africa.iclei.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Solar-768x576.jpg)
Alternative Financing for Municipal Embedded Generation
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Scaling up & Empowering Climate Change Advocacy
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Enabling African Cities for Transformative Energy Access
We influence sustainability policy and drive local action for low emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development.
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17 June 2024
Empowering Africa: Making bold moves for climate resilience
Climate change poses significant challenges to Africa, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities and threatening the livelihoods of millions. In the face of these challenges, ICLEI Africa is at the forefront, supporting our cities and regions in implementing a range of projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing climate resilience across the continent. From urban food systems to disaster … Continued
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