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In the face of escalating climate-related disasters, the call for proactive and inclusive resilience planning has never been more urgent.
Three South African cities are in the running for WWF’s One Planet City Challenge national title. Three South African cities are vying for the prestigious title of WWF’s One Planet City Challenge (OPCC) national winner, showcasing the strong leadership being portrayed by South African cities in the fight against climate change. Since its inception in … Continued
International Day of Zero Waste, observed on March 30th, highlights the importance of changing our consumption and production behaviours towards sustainable waste management practices. This day sheds light on the critical environmental challenges stemming from current waste production patterns.
Following a call for applications by ICLEI Africa for the Enabling African Cities for Transformative Energy Access’ (ENACT) project, implemented in collaboration with Energy 4 Impact – Mercy Corps, a consortium has been appointed to carry out clean cooking interventions in Kisenyi informal settlement (and its surrounding areas) in Kampala, Uganda. The consortium is led … Continued
Bridging finance and biodiversity: Crucial steps for African city resilience Amidst the escalating challenges posed by climate change and biodiversity loss, African cities find themselves at a critical juncture, where the intersection of finance and biodiversity holds immense significance for resilience. With more than half the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) relying on biodiversity and … Continued
We are thrilled to introduce our newly elected Regional Executive Committee (RexCom) members for the 2024-2027 term. These dedicated individuals will play a pivotal role in leading us towards a more sustainable future, both locally and globally. Join us in welcoming them with open arms and immense gratitude for their commitment to advancing ICLEI’s sustainability … Continued
A cohort of ICLEI Africa’s cutting-edge new resilience projects will deliver tangible outcomes in the coming year. Together, they will strengthen urban resilience in African cities, increasing preparedness and alleviating disasters, tackling climate shifts, and aiming to secure vital climate finance. In response to the urgent challenges posed by climate change and its devastating impacts, … Continued
Today, the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) and ICLEI Africa unveiled the report “The Future of Africa’s Sustainable Cities: Why Clean Cooking Matters,” which highlights the critical role that clean cooking must play in ensuring sustainable and equitable urban growth, with a particular focus on the fast-growing cities of sub-Saharan Africa. The report was launched at … Continued
ICLEI Africa and partners collaborating for impact
ICLEI Africa is excited to launch the BRokering Innovation for Decentralised climate finance & Gender Equality (BRIDGE) project through the recently organised inaugural workshop. BRIDGE recognises the vital role that knowledge broker organisations play in fostering collaboration and bridging divides that often hinder the essential cooperation necessary for scaled climate action. The ground-breaking initial workshop … Continued
