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The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and ICLEI are collaborating, together with RUAF Foundation and C40, to collectively promote and support subnational take-up and engagement regarding food policy and action. This is being undertaken in line with global targets and ambitions articulated in SDG 2* and through initiatives such as the … Continued

African cities are urbanising rapidly, and with this comes increasing demand for safe and efficient transport to link the growing urban population to economic opportunities. Currently, congestion hampers the movement of people and goods in many African cities and hinders the socio-economic development that these cities so desperately require. Fortunately solutions exist, with many African … Continued

Placing water at the centre of city development and resilience strategies
By Kobie Brand, Director: ICLEI Africa

ICLEI is very excited to announce the commencement of Urban-LEDS II. This is a follow-up phase to the successful implementation of the Urban-LEDS I programme, implemented in four countries, including South Africa, from 2012 to 2016. Urban-LEDS II will see ICLEI Africa continuing its work with seven South African municipalities from Phase I, as well … Continued

ICLEI Africa is partnering with the University of Cape Town and others to bring climate scientists and city stakeholders together to explore what climate change means for Southern African cities, and to co-develop ways to tackle its impacts. This work occurs as part of the Future Resilience for African CiTies and Lands (FRACTAL) project. Climate risk narratives are … Continued

Cities in Africa are facing significant challenges due to climate change, but this also presents unique opportunities. At ICLEI Africa, we work with our cities to find ways to enable development that takes cognisance of this. For over two decades ICLEI has been working with subnational governments from around the world to develop innovative ways … Continued

The first session was hosted in partnership with the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), focusing on what African local governments are doing to contribute to their country’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). This session was moderated by Xolile George, CEO of SALGA, with input from Mayor Abel Langsi Ngwasoh (Bafut, Cameroon), Mayor Sylvia Muzila (Francistown, Botswana), … Continued

Mayor Solly Msimanga talks climate challenges and chances in Tshwane here.

Fellow Excellences, Mayors of African Capital Cities Fellow Mayors of Local Authorities Climate Change Leaders Members of the media Ladies and Gentlemen It is an honour to be on this podium addressing this distinguished audience on a subject close to my heart. I am an African from Africa and my continent is hurting. However, I … Continued

The Climate Summit of Local and Regional Leaders will be held on 12 November in Bonn, Germany, and is the premier gathering of local and regional governments at COP23. It is the jumping off point for key initiatives and partnerships that support implementation of the Paris Agreement, demonstrating that when cities, regions, businesses, communities and all levels of … Continued