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We are dedicated to facilitating the right connections to strengthen local action and drive global change.
Brave
Brave
Tackling difficult, complex, interconnected sustainability issues head on and applying creative problem solving and cutting edge, innovative solutions, appropriate for our African context.
Agile
Agile
Embracing reflection and learning, and harnessing African excellence, in order to quickly adapt and evolve in response to changing circumstances and better serve their communities.
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Committed
Working tirelessly with their citizens and our vast, robust network of cities and partners, to accelerate and strengthen sustainability action, and drive change.
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A strength in our current reality, understanding and empowering their citizens, and sharing knowledge and best practices with each other to build resilience and create a better future for everyone.
Brave
Tackling difficult, complex, interconnected sustainability issues head on and applying creative problem solving and cutting edge, innovative solutions, appropriate for our African context.
Agile
Embracing reflection and learning, and harnessing African excellence, in order to quickly adapt and evolve in response to changing circumstances and better serve their communities.
Committed
Working tirelessly with their citizens and our vast, robust network of cities and partners, to accelerate and strengthen sustainability action, and drive change.
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A strength in our current reality, understanding and empowering their citizens, and sharing knowledge and best practices with each other to build resilience and create a better future for everyone.
our member characteristics
Our ICLEI Africa cities and regions are doing just that. They are:
These characteristics are mirrored in our ICLEI Africa Secretariat, where we serve and support these frontrunner cities and regions in Africa, with our growing team of passionate multi-talented experts and strong network of partners.
THE TIMELINE
ICLEI Africa’s history
1997
The beginning
The ICLEI Africa Secretariat began its operations in 1995 in Harare, Zimbabwe.
1997
The beginning
The ICLEI Africa Secretariat began its operations in 1995 in Harare, Zimbabwe.
2001
Our first move
We moved to Johannesburg, South Africa in October 2001.
2001
Our first move
We moved to Johannesburg, South Africa in October 2001.
2008
Our current home
Since March 2008, the Head Office of the Africa Secretariat has been located in Cape Town, South Africa.
2008
Our current home
Since March 2008, the Head Office of the Africa Secretariat has been located in Cape Town, South Africa.
2021
We keep growing
On 1 October 2021, ICLEI Africa established a complementary office in Mauritius, namely the ICLEI Africa Foundation, to support and further enable its expanding services and expertise to governments across Africa. ICLEI Africa also proudly hosts ICLEI’s global Cities Biodiversity Center (CBC).
2021
We keep growing
On 1 October 2021, ICLEI Africa established a complementary office in Mauritius, namely the ICLEI Africa Foundation, to support and further enable its expanding services and expertise to governments across Africa. ICLEI Africa also proudly hosts ICLEI’s global Cities Biodiversity Center (CBC).
TAKING ACTION
Our priority areas of engagement include:
Biodiversity mainstreaming and ecosystem services assessment
Integrated urban water management and sustainable sanitation solutions
Integrated urban sustainability services
Urban nature, health and well-being
Climate change and resilience
Sustainable infrastructure solutions
Resource management and circularity
Urban planning and land-use management
Energy solutions
Disaster risk reduction and management
Just transitions, equity and voice
Climate and development finance
Systems approaches for decision-making
Nature-based solutions and ecosystem-based adaptation
Economic and social development
Urban food systems and health
Our networks & initiatives
About
CitiesWithNature summary
CitiesWithNature is a global partnership initiative of leading organisations, including ICLEI, IUCN, TNC, WWF and UNEP, that offers cities free access to an online platform where they can connect, share, learn, act and inspire each other to take local and landscape-based action for nature in their cities.
The CitiesWithNature Action Platform is recognised by the UN Convention on Biological Diversity as the mechanism for local governments to report on their commitments and actions towards implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Join over 290 cities and regions in more than 70 countries, including New York, São Paulo, London, Cape Town, Istanbul, Dar es Salaam, Montreal, Walvis Bay and Melbourne, in taking individual and collective action to mainstream biodiversity and make their voices heard!
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CitiesWithNature cities around the world
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RegionsWithNature summary
RegionsWithNature is a unique online platform that boosts action for biodiversity by subnational governments. The platform enables states, provinces, departments and prefectures to connect with other regions and partners from around the world; access tools and resources on nature-based solutions, ecosystem restoration and biodiversity conservation; and share their regions' commitments to achieving global nature goals.
As a global partnership initiative, with founding partners ICLEI and Regions4, among others, it is already used by major regions across the world, including Quebec Province (Canada), Yucatan (Mexico), Western Cape (South Africa) and California (USA). Join these nature leaders today!
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Cities Race to Resilience summary
The Cities Race to Resilience is one of the initiatives under the Race to Resilience campaign, driving cities to join and pledge their commitment to the global fight against climate change. It offers cities the unique opportunity to be a catalyst for change, and to showcase action and drive ambition, according to their own contextually relevant local landscape!
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Cities Cities Race to Zero summary
The Race to Zero is a global campaign run by the High-Level Climate Champions to rally leadership and support from businesses, cities, regions and investors for a healthy, resilient, zero carbon transition that prevents future threats, creates decent jobs, and unlocks inclusive, sustainable growth.
Joining the campaign will give your subnational government the benefit of visibility and formal recognition at future UNFCCC COPs, endorsements by partners, and access to initiatives, tools and resources to identify actions that can be taken.
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ICLEI Africa hosts the CoM SSA Secretariat
Started in 2015, the Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa (CoM SSA) is a major catalyst for local climate action in the region, with political commitment from over 340 local governments. CoM SSA supports local governments to move from planning to implementation, with a focus on unlocking climate finance at the local level.
Co-funded by the European Union (EU), the German Cooperation Agency (BMZ), and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), the initiative is a European Union (EU) action that supports the external dimension of the European Green Deal, as the global challenges of climate change and environmental degradation require a global response. At the same time, CoM SSA moves to strengthen the Africa-EU partnership and supports Agenda 2063 of the African Union Commission.
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