Maryke van Staden, a South African who has lived and worked in Europe for 15 years, coordinates ICLEI’s global low-carbon strategy. Building on a career in policy, security and sustainable energy spanning more than 20 years, she supports local governments around the globe in addressing climate change mitigation. Read more here.

On 6 June Mayor Parks Tau of long-time ICLEI member Johannesburg gave his State of City Address that covered how the City will offer more jobs to the unemployed youth as well as increase electrical sustainability. The Mayor had many exciting and big ideas that would improve the running of the city, some of which were … Continued

In a bold approach to change urban mobility patterns, the City of Johannesburg, South Africa, is giving their citizens a preview of a future urban transport system where walking, cycling and public transport become the preferred transport modes of choice. During the month-long EcoMobility World Festival, which kicked off on Sunday, street in the Sandton Central … Continued

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in South Africa partnered with the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) in implementing an Eco-Schools Water Project. The project was developed and rolled out under the auspices of the “Water for Life” Best Practices Award. The annual “Water for Life” Best Practices Award aims to … Continued

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