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ICLEI Africa and partners are collaborating to bring you dynamic conversations and impactful learnings to proactively plan for and benefit from ongoing urbanisation.
As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, the urgency for a systemic, proactive approach to disaster risk reduction (DRR) becomes more apparent each day. International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDR), observed annually on the 13th of October, serves as a stark reminder of the need to build resilience in the … Continued
Less than 3% of climate finance flows to Africa. The BRIDGE project is contributing to increasing the quantity and quality of finance flowing to Africa, for climate action.
Energy 4 Impact and ICLEI Africa co-hosted an insightful webinar on 18th June 2024, exploring the potential of innovative financing and public-private partnerships for advancing clean cooking solutions in urban informal settlements. The webinar brought together clean cooking companies, policymakers, city planners and industry leaders to share their experiences of collaborating through the Enabling African Cities … Continued
There was a time when cooking brought tears to Fatima Bangura’s eyes. It wasn’t necessarily the ingredients that went into the 25-year-old’s culinary creations. Or pride that her popular dish of cassava leaves and beans draws customers back to her food stall in Susan’s Bay, an informal settlement in Sierra Leone’s Freetown. The real culprit? … Continued
As urbanisation accelerates across Africa, the challenges posed by climate change become increasingly urgent, highlighting the valuable role that urban natural assets and nature-based solutions (NbS) can play in fostering sustainable urban environments. As we celebrate International Youth Day, it is important to recognise that youth in African cities have inherited compounding crises that they … Continued
Currently, 55% of the global population resides in urban areas, totalling approximately 4.5 billion people, with women constituting half of this demographic. Despite their significant presence, cities often overlook women’s specific needs in their design and planning, resulting in a lack of inclusivity. Prioritising inclusivity in urban areas extends beyond mere representation for women; it … Continued
Climate change poses significant challenges to Africa, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities and threatening the livelihoods of millions. In the face of these challenges, ICLEI Africa is at the forefront, supporting our cities and regions in implementing a range of projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing climate resilience across the continent. From urban food systems to disaster … Continued
“The solutions rest with us; we just need to find the bridge,” shared Gertrude Rose Gamwera, Secretary General, EALGA, in the opening session of the RISE Africa 2024 Action Festival. This provocation set the tone for three days of sessions focused on inspiring a shift towards a solutions-oriented mindset. This year’s theme, “SOLUTIONS ONLY [failures … Continued
As climate change continues to reshape our planet, African cities like Lusaka in Zambia face escalating risks from extreme heat. With temperatures soaring and heatwaves becoming more frequent, the need for proactive measures to safeguard communities has never been more urgent, especially on Heat Action Day, 2 June 2024. At this critical juncture, initiatives like … Continued
