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Take advantage of discounted participation in ICLEI events, such as our Local Climate Solutions for Africa congress series and ICLEI World Congress. Access grant and travel funding within ICLEI projects and programmes and connect with the ICLEI network around the world. Engage in global processes and platforms, including those of the United Nations. Connect, share and learn from other cities and regions through joining initiatives supported or hosted by ICLEI, such as CitiesWithNature, RegionsWithNature, the Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa (CoM SSA) and Cities Race to Resilience.
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Stay up to date with the latest information, ideas and technical advancements that shape the sustainability landscape. Participate in regular webinars, as well as courses on our Learn With ICLEI Africa platform, that cover your particular areas of interest. Access technical reports, case studies and guidebooks. Get global news updates, thematic newsletters and advocacy updates.
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Tap into diverse knowledge and skills, by working alongside our technical teams from around the world. Make use of ICLEI’s leading tools, reporting platforms, methodologies and associated support to achieve your sustainability goals. Learn more about some of the programmes and projects run by our multidisciplinary teams.
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Vote and elect the political representatives that define the global strategic direction of the entire network. Apply to participate in our governance boards that define our strategic direction and include global leadership and advocacy positions.
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Host a global or regional event in your city that attracts a range of city leaders, experts, implementing partners and the media. Have your city and sustainability achievements profiled in our newsletters, at events, and via our social media channels. Participate in our campaigns such as African City Food Month and African Mobility Month to amplify your sustainability work and achievements.

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Take advantage of discounted participation in ICLEI events, such as our Local Climate Solutions for Africa congress series and ICLEI World Congress. Access grant and travel funding within ICLEI projects and programmes and connect with the ICLEI network around the world. Engage in global processes and platforms, including those of the United Nations. Connect, share and learn from other cities and regions through joining initiatives supported or hosted by ICLEI, such as CitiesWithNature, RegionsWithNature, the Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa (CoM SSA) and Cities Race to Resilience.

Get informed

Stay up to date with the latest information, ideas and technical advancements that shape the sustainability landscape. Participate in regular webinars, as well as courses on our Learn With ICLEI Africa platform, that cover your particular areas of interest. Access technical reports, case studies and guidebooks. Get global news updates, thematic newsletters and advocacy updates.

Get resources

Tap into diverse knowledge and skills, by working alongside our technical teams from around the world. Make use of ICLEI’s leading tools, reporting platforms, methodologies and associated support to achieve your sustainability goals. Learn more about some of the programmes and projects run by our multidisciplinary teams.

Get involved

Vote and elect the political representatives that define the global strategic direction of the entire network. Apply to participate in our governance boards that define our strategic direction and include global leadership and advocacy positions.

Get featured

Host a global or regional event in your city that attracts a range of city leaders, experts, implementing partners and the media. Have your city and sustainability achievements profiled in our newsletters, at events, and via our social media channels. Participate in our campaigns such as African City Food Month and African Mobility Month to amplify your sustainability work and achievements.
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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.

Make an impact by supporting our sustainability work in cities across Africa.

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.

Committed

Committed

Working tirelessly with their citizens and our vast, robust network of cities and partners, to accelerate and strengthen sustainability action, and drive change.

Kind

Kind

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.

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.

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!

global reach

CitiesWithNature cities around the world

About

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!

About

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! 

About

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.

About

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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CoM SSA supports signatory cities by:

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Providinbg practical support, technical assistance and access to partnerships in developing Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (SEACAPs) to unlock climate finance and to accelerate climate action.
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Developing platforms for leaders to connect
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Sharing best practice examples and resources
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Building valuable partnerships with other cities, funders and financiers, national government, the private sector, civil society, and researchers and academics
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Empowering

Empowering local and national governments to coordinate climate and energy efforts to create climate resilient cities
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Elevating the voices of local governments into national and global discourses through representation at national, regional and international events