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ICLEI is a global network with a bold vision for a sustainable urban future
Working with and effectively advocating for local and subnational governments in the global arena for over 30 years.
OUR REASONS
Why join forces with ICLEI Africa?
The immense, interconnected urban sustainability challenges our world, and our continent in particular, currently face need to be tackled in an integrated, inclusive way with tenacity, boldness and proven expertise.
Our ICLEI Africa cities and regions are doing just that.
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ICLEI is the largest and oldest global association of cities and subnational governments dedicated to sustainable development.
We are dedicated to facilitating the right connections to strengthen local action and drive global change.
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What we are currently working on
The immense, interconnected urban sustainability challenges our world, and our continent in particular, currently face need to be tackled in an integrated, inclusive way with tenacity, boldness and proven expertise.
Strengthening African waste management initiatives
Sharing and Learning for Water Governance in South Africa
We influence sustainability policy and drive local action for zero emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development.
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7 October 2025
Creating healthier, more prosperous cities through food: ICLEI Africa is set to launch our African City Food Centre
Fifty-four per cent of Africa’s population is currently living in urban areas, with 90 cities across the continent having over one million inhabitants. Africa is also home to the world’s fastest-growing urban population of 700 million people – a number that is set to double by 2050. At the same time African cities are increasingly … Continued
