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Nature-based development
Nature-based to protect and enhance the biodiversity and ecosystems in and around our cities, which underpin key aspects of our local economies and upon which we depend for the well-being and resilience of our communities.
This pathway’s focus areas
Protect and restore
Protect and restore
biodiversity and ecosystems
Unlock
Unlock
nature’s contributions for people
Promote
Promote
nature-based solutions
Protect and restore
biodiversity and ecosystems
Unlock
nature’s contributions for people
Promote
nature-based solutions
Through this pathway, local and regional governments prioritise healthy local environments, in which air, water, soil and all natural resources that sustain life and health are protected and nurtured. They deploy strategies and plans that unlock the potential for nature to provide essential services and new economic opportunities. They apply nature-based solutions, use blue and green infrastructure and promote green zones.
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5 strategies to integrate nature into urban planning for resilient African cities
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Event report | Protecting our communities with resilient urban water systems
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Our Cities, Our Commitment, Our Future!
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Pathway projects
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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.
Equitable and people-centered development
Resilient development
Nature-based development
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Water Security Strategy for Johannesburg
We co-developed the Water Security Strategy for the City of Johannesburg by defining challenges and designing remedial strategic responses.
Equitable and people-centered development
Resilient development
Circular development
Nature-based development
Low emission development
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One Planet City Challenge
We highlight challenges and solutions for African cities while identifying options for networking and collaboration between cities and urban stakeholders.
Low emission development
Resilient development
Nature-based development
Pathway news updates
14 August 2024
Nature's lifeline: Young people are shaping sustainable African cities
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5 June 2024
ICLEI Africa mid-year news roundup 2024
