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Equitable and people-centered development
Equitable and people-centered development to build more just, livable and inclusive urban communities and address poverty.
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This pathway’s focus areas
Just transitions
Just transitions
for dignified livelihoods
Promote
Promote
community health and wellbeing
Equitable access
Equitable access
to resources and services
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Just transitions
for dignified livelihoods
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Promote
community health and wellbeing
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Equitable access
to resources and services
Through this pathway, local and regional governments pursue processes and patterns that support inclusive development for all and that safeguard the natural support systems for human life. They ensure that the natural and built environment in and around cities improves livability and safety, promotes human health and mitigates disease. They pursue secure and safe access to food, water, energy and sanitation for all, and clean air and soil. They create and sustain human-centred, safe, socially and culturally cohesive communities, where diversity and distinct identities are woven into the social fabric.
Pathway resources
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Publications & reports
Event report | Protecting our communities with resilient urban water systems
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Publications & reports
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Webinars & videos
What funding instruments are available for local climate projects?
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Webinars & videos
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Webinars & videos
Our Cities, Our Commitment, Our Future!
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Webinars & videos
Pathway projects
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BRokering Innovation for Decentralised climate finance and Gender Equality
We support subnational stakeholders to access finance for locally-led and gender-responsive climate change adaptation action in Cameroon.
Equitable and people-centered development
Resilient development
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Supporting a Just Transition in Steve Tshwete
We are supporting Steve Tshwete Local Municipality with their transition to a low carbon, just and resilient economy.
Equitable and people-centered development
Low emission development
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Building resilience through urban natural assets
We support local governments in Africa to integrate nature-based solutions into land use planning for increased resilience.
Nature-based development
Equitable and people-centered development
Resilient development
Pathway news updates
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Newsletters
5 June 2024
ICLEI Africa mid-year news roundup 2024
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4 June 2024
Solve, fail, reflect: Insights from RISE Africa 2024 Action Festival
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