Welcome to ICLEI Africa’s first issue of 2015! This bumper edition includes a spread on the recent ICLEI World Congress held in Seoul, the Republic of Korea, and highlights the achievements made. It also focuses on the excellent work our energy colleagues are involved with. Download the newsletter here!

The town of Bafut, which is located in the Northwest Region of Cameroon, and more specifically in the Mezam Department, is run together by its traditional chief (the Fon of Bafut), and its elected local government. Bafut Council has recently become one of our highly recognized African members, as Honourable Mayor Abel Langsi was elected … Continued

In a pioneering effort the small urban settlement of Doornkop just north of Middelburg hosted the first Doornkop Renewable Energy Rural Expo. This event was organised by the local community, with support from the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality and ICLEI Africa. ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability – Africa has been working with the Steve Tshwete Local … Continued

With over 2,500 delegates, the ICLEI World Congress 2015 is the biggest forum discussing the development of urban sustainability in 2015 worldwide. It has offered ICLEI members and delegates the chance to highlight their achievements, to connect with partners, and to learn from each other. It has also served as a landmark occasion for local … Continued

The “Daegu-Gyeongbuk Water Action for Sustainable Cities and Regions” was signed by 26 local and provincial governments at the 4th Local and Regional Authorities Conference held at the 7th World Water Forum in South Korea acknowledging the importance of local governments and their role in water issues. The document acknowledged the importance of local governments’ roles in resolving … Continued

ICLEI shares the vision of building a world of local action and outcomes of World Congress 2015 with HABITATIII delegations attending the Second Meeting of the Preparatory Committee in Nairobi, Kenya on 14-16 April 2015. Core ICLEI delegation at HABITATIII PrepCom2 includes; – Mauricio Rodas Espinel, Mayor, Quito, Ecuador; Member of ICLEI Global Executive Committee … Continued

Recently I had the pleasure to speak to Pieter Mathews, former President of the Pretoria Institute of Architecture, about the importance of cultural identity in Tshwane and how this can manifest in a variety of ways. As the Convener of the unique Cool Capital Biennale first held in 2014 Mathews was able to offer great insight … Continued

The 4th Local and Regional Authorities Conference, held under the title of “Toward a Roadmap for implementation”, opens today at Gyeongju, South Korea during the 7th World Water Forum. Dedicated to water management issues and challenges faced by local and regional governments (LRAs), the 4th edition of the conference pays special focus on the implementation of … Continued

Session 2 on day 1 of the Local and Regional Authorities Conference focused on the recent progress in water actions in cities. Mayors from various cities shared recent developments in their areas. Gilmar Alves Machado, Mayor of Uberlandia, Brazil spoke about innovative water projects going on in his city. Uberlandia is among the top ten in … Continued

The ICLEI Africa Inaugural Committee Meeting took place at the World Congress in Seoul, South Korea, on the morning of Wednesday 8 April, 2015. One of the purposes of this meeting was for the Mayors to elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the Committee. We are now delighted to announce that Honourable Mayor Abel Langsi, … Continued