ICLEI Africa supports local governments during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is placing huge strain on our communities, our governments, our healthcare systems and our economies. ICLEI Africa is committed to ramp up our efforts to support our cities and regions during this time.
Building resilience in African cities is more critical than ever as we move forward during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. These challenging and uncertain times are forcing us to discover and implement new and innovative ways of working, as good practices emerge and signify a new normal.
We are developing innovative ways to support our cities remotely and have so far introduced the following tools:
- A webinar series on Building a resilient urban Africa during and after a pandemic presented by CoM SSA and partners.
- A collection of reputable resources that are relevant, useful and inspiring for local governments in Africa.
Visit our dedicated COVID-19 webpage or Twitter account for more.
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ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network of more than 1,750 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. Active in 100+ countries, we influence sustainability policy and drive local action for low emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development. Our Members and team of experts work together through peer exchange, partnerships and capacity building to create systemic change for urban sustainability.
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