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Bridging ambition and delivery: Integrating urban and subnational priorities into country platforms Bridging ambition and delivery: Integrating urban and subnational priorities into country platforms Understanding the opportunity As global climate finance discussions gain momentum, country platforms have emerged as a key mechanism for aligning international and national efforts to mobilise finance at scale. Their growing … Continued
The reinvigoration of the African Cities Water Adaptation Platform
In Rwanda, accelerating the transition to electric motorcycles (e-motos) is essential to ensure that women and low-income earners can meaningfully participate in the country’s growing green economy. Recognising this, the Rwanda E-Moto Project has placed Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) at the centre of its approach, working with women moto taxi drivers, cooperatives, financial … Continued
The transition to electric mobility presents both opportunities and challenges for Rwanda’s inclusive development agenda. While the electric motorcycle (e-moto) sector is rapidly growing as a pillar of the green economy, women and other marginalised groups remain largely excluded due to financial, cultural, and institutional barriers. Hearing directly from women moto taxi drivers is key … Continued
Urban fresh food markets are central to creating community connections, supporting livelihoods and building resilient food systems that make healthier food accessible to all. Yet, many of these markets face persistent challenges with infrastructure, governance and food safety. The Strengthening Fresh Food Markets for Healthier Food Environments project, implemented by ICLEI Africa, has achieved major … Continued
The transition to electric mobility presents both opportunities and challenges for Rwanda’s inclusive development agenda. While the electric motorcycle (e-moto) sector is rapidly growing as a pillar of the green economy, women and other marginalised groups remain largely excluded due to financial, cultural, and institutional barriers. Hearing directly from women moto taxi drivers is key … Continued
Millions are invested in sustainability programmes. Communities participate. Activities happen. But when it’s time to report back, the hardest question isn’t “What did you do?” It’s “What actually changed, and how did your work contribute to it?” Impact storytelling answers that question. It bridges the gap between monitoring data and meaningful narrative, translating technical evidence … Continued
As the world approaches COP30, marking a decade since the landmark Paris Agreement, global climate action remains far off track, with the world facing an overshoot of 1,5’C temperature rise, with dire consequences for the world’s oldest continent. This moment demands honest reflection and renewed commitment. If we fix implementation, ambition will come. The Brazil … Continued
World Habitat Day Bold action. Proven impact. Inclusive change. This World Habitat Day, and throughout Urban October, we’re highlighting how ICLEI Africa is making an impact across the continent, celebrating 30 years of supporting African cities and regions to create a more resilient, sustainable urban Africa. The immense, interconnected urban sustainability challenges our world, and … Continued
Fifty-four per cent of Africa’s population is currently living in urban areas, with 90 cities across the continent having over one million inhabitants. Africa is also home to the world’s fastest-growing urban population of 700 million people – a number that is set to double by 2050. At the same time African cities are increasingly … Continued
