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Through our eyes: Community-led innovation in building resilience after the Durban floods
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25 June 2025

Through our eyes: Community-led innovation in building resilience after the Durban floods

In recent years, the coastal city of Durban (governed by eThekwini Municipality) in South Africa has been impacted by more frequent and intense flooding events. Informal settlements, often located in flood-prone areas with inadequate infrastructure and drainage, are particularly vulnerable. When floods occur, they do not just damage structures; they displace families, disrupt livelihoods, and … Continued

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Sharm El-Sheikh makes history as the first city from Egypt to join ICLEI
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9 June 2025

Sharm El-Sheikh makes history as the first city from Egypt to join ICLEI

ICLEI Africa news roundup 2024
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9 December 2024

ICLEI Africa news roundup 2024

Cape Town hosts landmark meeting as cities across Africa and Europe commit to transforming urban food systems
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27 November 2024

Cape Town hosts landmark meeting as cities across Africa and Europe commit to transforming urban food systems

ICLEI Africa mid-year news roundup 2024
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5 June 2024

ICLEI Africa mid-year news roundup 2024

Solve, fail, reflect: Insights from RISE Africa 2024 Action Festival
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4 June 2024

Solve, fail, reflect: Insights from RISE Africa 2024 Action Festival

Confronting a burning issue: taking steps to eliminate open waste burning
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28 March 2024

Confronting a burning issue: taking steps to eliminate open waste burning

8 – 10 Dec 2023 | Urban Africa in action at COP28
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8 December 2023

8 – 10 Dec 2023 | Urban Africa in action at COP28

6 Dec 2023 | Urban Africa in action at COP28
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6 December 2023

6 Dec 2023 | Urban Africa in action at COP28

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