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Africa, with its abundant natural resources, stands poised to take the global lead in renewable energy adoption. Technological advancements in the energy sector have paved the way for locally-led projects to be developed at an affordable rate, providing clean energy access to citizens across the continent. Nevertheless, access to finance for sustainable energy projects remains … Continued
UNA Resilience opens “Preserve, Conserve & Tinker” Exhibition launched in Cape Coast and online
Local governments have an integral role in the Just Transition. The Steve Tshwete Local Municipality (STLM) sets an example for cities through their service delivery, technical ability, demonstration of leadership, and commitment towards bold climate action.
On 14 September, the 15 Shortlisted Cities of the 6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) were officially announced Antalya, Türkiye; Bogotá, Colombia; Cape Town, South Africa; Gwangju, Korea; Halandri, Greece; Iztapalapa, Mexico; Jakarta, Indonesia; Kampala, Uganda; Kazan, Russia; Mannheim, Germany; Pimpri Chinchwad, India; Ramallah, Palestine; São Paulo, Brazil; Tehran, Iran; and Xianning, China. This Award cycle saw immense interest, with 274 initiatives from 193 cities and … Continued
The Designing Inclusive African Coastal City Resilience (INACCT Resilience) research project was successfully launched in July during a Daring Cities 2023 event titled “Contextualising the city: process and learnings from inclusive project inception methodologies”. Daring Cities is a global forum, hosted by ICLEI, which focuses on empowering municipal decision makers to address the climate crisis. … Continued
As part of the Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa initiative, three municipalities of the Maputo Metropolitan Area have launched a joint comprehensive and evidence-based Sustainable Energy Access and Climate Action Plan, including key climate actions for sustainable mobility. As part of the Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa (CoM SSA) initiative, three municipalities in … Continued
A city championing transformation Malawi, like many other African countries, is facing significant challenges related to energy and cooking practices. A large majority of its population relies heavily on traditional biomass fuels, such as firewood and charcoal, for cooking, which often has adverse effects on health, the environment, gender, and the nation’s economic well-being. National … Continued
The rapid, unplanned, and informal urbanisation in Africa underscores the urgent need for multi-level climate action. Unlocking finance at the local level, particularly in Africa, is crucial for transitioning towards a more sustainable and climate-conscious development pathway. Local governments are on the frontline of urban challenges and possess valuable insights into their communities’ needs. Direct … Continued
Assessing scalable solutions in Freetown
The ENACT project organises a capacity-building workshop on clean and modern energy cooking services in Kampala, Uganda