Unlocking discussions around urban natural assets through interactive workshops In order to break away from the traditional workshop format whereby attendees just share their individual points, the Urban Natural Assets for Africa: Coasts for Life (UNA Coasts) project team adopted a much more innovative and interactive approach to a workshop in the City of Quelimane that not … Continued

Today, as cities and towns in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi, are still reeling from the effects of Cyclone Idai, ICLEI Africa launched an initiative which mobilises existing and new resources to provide tangible long-term support to build the resilience of those cities and towns most affected by the devastation left behind by the cyclone. ICLEI … Continued

What is the next step required for African cities and subnational governments to accelerate climate action? Africa Climate Week, held from 18 to 22 March in Accra (Ghana), brought together a diverse range of stakeholders from the continent to answer this question ahead of the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Summit in September 2019. As the event … Continued

UCLG Africa and ICLEI Africa announce a new strategic partnership United Cities and Local Governments Africa (UCLG AFRICA) and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability – Africa (ICLEI Africa) are very pleased to announce a strengthened collaborative partnership to accelerate the localisation and implementation of – and contribution towards – the global and African development goals and … Continued

Check out the latest newsletter from the AfriAlliance project here. The AfriAlliance project aims to support the existing networks in identifying social innovation and technological solutions for key water and climate change challenges. This newsletter proudly announces the next set of 5 AfriAlliance Action Groups that were launched following a competitive call earlier this year … Continued

Sharing lessons and experiences on Sustainable Public Procurement Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) is growing in prominence globally as a tool to achieve sustainable development and take climate action, especially now with the global commitment of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12: Sustainable Consumption and Production. As more local governments, in particular, start implementing SPP, there is significant … Continued

ICLEI, as the focal point for the Local Governments and Municipal Authorities (LGMA) constituency at the climate change COPs, always plays a significant role in promoting the important work that cities are doing to contribute to the amelioration of climate change, and COP23 was no different. COP23 took place from 6-17 November this year in Bonn, … Continued

ICLEI was represented by a dynamic all-women team at the Africities 8 Summit, which took place in Marrakech, Morocco, from 20 to 24 November 2018. ICLEI Africa contributed significantly, convening and participating in a multitude of diverse and exciting sessions, plenaries and events throughout the Summit, which had the following theme: The Transition to Sustainable … Continued

During 2018 ICLEI Africa and partners hosted eight Cities and Regions Talanoa Dialogues in seven African countries. Five key lessons emerged; with two common threads: (1) Coordinated action is essential, and (2) Direct access to climate finance is vital for African cities. ICLEI Africa was privileged to facilitate rich discussions on climate change, the Paris Agreement and … Continued

ICLEI Africa and partners are working with cities and towns across Africa to bring them on board the Covenant of Mayors: Sub-Saharan Africa (CoM SSA) initiative, assisting them in their progress towards sustainable energy access, and actions to mitigate and adapt to climate change. During 2018, at least thirty-two cities have gone through the process of joining … Continued