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This new report, ‘A local vision of climate adaptation: Participatory urban planning in Mozambique’ looks at the outcomes of the project, Public Private People Partnerships for Climate Compatible Development (4PCCD). It ran from 2011 to 2013 and asked: can local views be represented fairly in national and municipal planning processes through a partnership approach? Answering … Continued
From 25-26 May 2014 in an engaging and productive workshop, a range of stakeholders came together to create a vision and next steps towards the preferred future scenario for the region. The one-and-a-half-day intensive workshop was the second of two exciting scenario planning exercises designed to bring local people together around a common vision for … Continued
ICLEI Africa calls on its members to join the Eco-Logic awards to showcase the efforts they have made in tackling climate change at a local level. The Eco-Logic Awards identify individuals, organisations and communities that positively contribute towards a sustainable world – and encourage the consumer public to support them by purchasing their products and … Continued
The 5th Africa Water Week was convened by the African Ministers Council on Water (AMCOW) and took place from 26 – 31 May 2014 in Dakar, Senegal. The event provided a platform for Africa to reflect on progress made to date towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and further served as an opportune forum … Continued
ICLEI member eThekwini, part of the Durban Municipality in South Africa, has picked up the 2014 Stockholm Industry Water Award for its dedication to improving water and sanitation services. “This recognition reflects the work of our whole team over the past 22 years and is a tremendous honour for all of us here in Durban,” … Continued
We wish all our African members and partners a wonderful Africa Day 2014! On May 25, 1963 the Organisation of African Unity (now known as the African Union) was founded as a hallmark of regional unity. There exist real opportunities for embracing new urban paradigms that are more conducive to both the present and long-term … Continued
Happy International Biodiversity Day 2014 to all! Today we celebrate islands and their surrounding near-shore marine areas that constitute unique ecosystems, often found nowhere else on Earth. These ecosystems are the legacy of a unique evolutionary history and are irreplaceable treasures. Islands are especially susceptible to the effects of Climate Change due to their relatively … Continued
In the last quarter of 2013 ICLEI Africa hosted six, three-day inception meetings, one in each of the project local authorities, bringing together technical and political stakeholders with utility representatives and key actors active in the local water and sanitation sector. The meetings took place as part of the 54 month, European Commission funded project … Continued
Members of President Obama’s State, Local and Tribal Leaders Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience convened earlier today in Des Moines, IA, where they received a report of federal policy recommendations from a network of 170+ mayors and local officials. “Strengthening community resiliency is key is addressing the long term effects of climate change. … Continued
In light of the recent move of several cities in Africa to join the ICLEI network, it may be worthwhile to explain what exactly ICLEI membership is, and what it means for a city. Globally, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is an international association of Local Governments, and it now contains 12 mega-cities, 100 … Continued