Sarh stands on the Chari River in Chad's well-watered south, roughly 560 km south-east of N'Djamena, and is the country's third-largest city as well as capital of the Moyen-Chari province. Founded in the colonial era as Fort-Archambault and renamed in 1972 for the Sara people, it is a centre of Chad's cotton industry and an … Continued

Commune III occupies the left bank of the Niger in central Bamako and holds much of the capital's administrative and commercial heart, including the Centre Commercial and the Koulouba and Point G heights. Created by ordinance in 1978, it comprises 20 quartiers and is among the densest parts of the city, its markets and central … Continued

*Source: Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics updated on January 1, 2025 We proudly recognise Sharm El-Sheikh as the first Egyptian city acknowledged for its efforts in urban sustainability and climate resilience through the ICLEI Global Network for Sustainable Cities. Many may associate this achievement with COP27, but I see its origins going back … Continued

A world-renowned lagoon and wetland system, home to abundant birdlife including flamingos and pelicans—making it a hotspot for nature lovers and ecotourism More info A strategic hub of commerce and trade, with its port driving both Namibia’s economic growth and international trade across Africa and beyond More info A diverse cultural heritage and thriving local … Continued

Leading sustainability initiatives Youth Climate Fund & Youth-Led Action Nansana launched a dedicated Youth Climate Fund to empower young people with grants, skills, and platforms to lead climate action initiatives. Projects focus on methane emission reduction, waste separation, tree planting, climate awareness, and sustainable livelihoods. More info 2024–ongoing Climate Action Planning The municipality has developed … Continued

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