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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
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
We co-develop projects and programmes with our cities and regions, from conceptualisation through to implementation, and work with them to optimise finance for sustainability, while also seeking new funding.
Sustainability solutions
We influence policy and drive local action, offering a variety of urban sustainability solutions through programmes and projects, platforms, events, research, tools and services.
A diverse network
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
We co-develop projects and programmes with our cities and regions, from conceptualisation through to implementation, and work with them to optimise finance for sustainability, while also seeking new funding.
Sustainability solutions
We influence policy and drive local action, offering a variety of urban sustainability solutions through programmes and projects, platforms, events, research, tools and services.
WE ARE GROWING
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Our Members
ICLEI is the largest and oldest global association of cities and subnational governments dedicated to sustainable development.
All Members have access to a wide range of benefits
We have a diverse interconnected list of Members
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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
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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Co-developing urban spaces for Ghana’s communities
The project transforms public areas through participatory placemaking, youth empowerment, and tactical urbanism to build resilient, inclusive spaces.
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Planning for Rivers and People in Nairobi
Integrating Ecosystem-based Adaptation to demonstrate how climate resilience, biodiversity restoration, and inclusive planning can go hand-in-hand
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Co-producing nature-based solutions in East Africa
Understanding the ways people living in urban watersheds are working with or using nature to build local resilience.
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Supporting access to clean and efficient cooking
We provide technical and strategic support to clean and efficient cooking businesses, strengthening products, business models, and access to finance.
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AI and Data Co-Production for Risk Reduction
Co-producing an AI tool with local stakeholders in Cape Coast and Cape Town to enhance heat and flooding emergency preparedness and planning
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Evidencing narratives of programmatic impact
Supporting the IDRC in telling the cause and effect story of transformative adaptation projects across the Step Change Programme
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Multistakeholder partnerships for water adaptation
The African Cities Water Adaptation (ACWA) Platform works to advance urban water resilience in Africa
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Turning climate law into local action
We are accelerating implementation of the Climate Change Act through institutional strengthening, climate finance access, and inclusive local action.
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Strengthening African waste management initiatives
We provide technical assistance to Cities seeking to improve sustainable waste management projects through technical support and peer learning.
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Sharing and Learning for Water Governance in South Africa
WaterSOURCE utilises knowledge sharing, toolkit development and pilots to support circular governance and reduce non-revenue water loss in South Africa
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Strengthening cultural resilience
Supporting African cities to integrate culture, heritage, and the arts into climate adaptation for inclusive and resilient communities.
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The Campus: A One Hectare Circular Farm and Learning Hub
Potsdam One Hectare Circular Farm. A ‘One hectare circular economy farm and learning hub’ where different circular and food systems approaches are piloted.
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Creating sustainable urban food environments
FoodCLIC strengthens urban food environments in European and African city-regions by linking science, policy, and society and real world interventions
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Unlocking investment into Africa’s urban markets
We are developing a blended finance facility that provides technical support and investment into climate resilient infrastructure in African cities.
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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.
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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
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Promoting the circular economy through textiles
Analysing Ethiopia, Lesotho, Madagascar and South Africa's textile sectors to promote economically and socially beneficial CE interventions
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Circular Cities Lab South Africa
Exploring reuse and reusable packaging systems in South African cities
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Transforming Road Safety in Africa
The TRANS-SAFE project involve national, regional, and city-level demonstrations to test different innovations and integrated Safe System solutions.
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Strengthening Fresh Food Markets for Healthier Food Environments within Planetary Boundaries
We take an applied governance approach to strengthening food markets, combining infrastructure upgrades with targeted capacity building initiatives.
We influence sustainability policy and drive local action for zero emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development.
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News
10 July 2026
Catch up with ICLEI Africa at Innovate4Cities 2026
At Innovate4Cities2026, ICLEI Africa’s delegation emphasised a simple but critical point: climate ambition must translate into tangible implementation and on-the-ground impact in cities and communities. With less than 17% of global climate finance reaching the local level, the missing link in today’s climate finance architecture isn’t just more finance, it’s quality finance that matches local … Continued
