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.

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.

A diverse network

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We work with all cities and regions, large and small, remote or well-connected, no matter where they are on their sustainability journey, enabling frontrunner cities and regions to connect and inspire each other.

Co-created projects

Sustainability solutions

WE ARE GROWING

ICLEI Africa in numbers

450 +

countries, cities, towns & regions

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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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All Members have access to a wide range of benefits

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We have a diverse interconnected list of Members

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Featured Member

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Chefchaouen, Morocco

Chefchaouen is a city with a rich history dating back to the 15th century. Its location in the picturesque Rif Mountains of northern Morocco has helped to forge a strong resilient spirit and preserve an authentic character. Chefchaouen is now welcoming visitors from all over the world to experience its natural beauty, cultural heritage, and iconic blue-washed houses and walls.

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

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Just Municipal Embedded Generation

We provide early-stage project preparation support to develop municipal embedded generation projects and assist with sourcing financing.

Empowering communities through school food

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Empowering communities through school food

Nutrition for our urban future. To provide evidence-based information on leveraging school food procurement to enhance local governance and strengthen food systems in Africa

Building Urban Water Resilience With Circularity

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Building Urban Water Resilience With Circularity

Morocco Urban Circular Water Resilience Initiative (Morocco UCWRI). By fostering a collaborative and informed environment, the Morocco UCWRI envisions the creation of a feedback loop in which learning, dialogue and action reinforce each other to achieve sustainable urban water resilience.

We influence sustainability policy and drive local action for zero emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development.

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Through our eyes: Community-led innovation in building resilience after the Durban floods

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25 June 2025

Through our eyes: Community-led innovation in building resilience after the Durban floods

In recent years, the coastal city of Durban (governed by eThekwini Municipality) in South Africa has been impacted by more frequent and intense flooding events. Informal settlements, often located in flood-prone areas with inadequate infrastructure and drainage, are particularly vulnerable. When floods occur, they do not just damage structures; they displace families, disrupt livelihoods, and … Continued