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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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UNA immersive learning at RISE Africa 2025 Urban Action Festival
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13 June 2025

UNA immersive learning at RISE Africa 2025 Urban Action Festival

Reimagining African cities in 2050: Visioning just transitions 
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17 February 2025

Reimagining African cities in 2050: Visioning just transitions 

ICLEI Africa news roundup 2024
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9 December 2024

ICLEI Africa news roundup 2024

Bringing clean cooking solutions to over 20 000 people living in Africa's most vulnerable locations - informal settlements.
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9 December 2024

Bringing clean cooking solutions to over 20 000 people living in Africa's most vulnerable locations - informal settlements.

South Africa’s just transition: The crucial role of local governments
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4 December 2024

South Africa’s just transition: The crucial role of local governments

ICLEI Africa’s COP29 wrap
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29 November 2024

ICLEI Africa’s COP29 wrap

Urban Resilience and Local Governance
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27 November 2024

Urban Resilience and Local Governance

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

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