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Newly published research shares crucial elements for how city officials can effectively collaborate to address the climate emergency, using case studies from Malawi and Zimbabwe.

Nature-based solutions could help cities stabilise warming to below 2°C. ICLEI Africa continues to empower local governments to harness existing urban natural assets with the launch of UNA: Resilience for Life.

In Working Paper No. 4, CCAPS researchers Dr. Robert Wilson and Todd Smith examine the responses and adaptations to climate change within ten African cities. Download the paper here!

Brian’s diverse climate adaptation experience is centred on building coalitions for resilience in communities facing compounded vulnerability. He holds an MPhil in Climate Change and Sustainable Development, with a focus on coastal governance. His appreciation for monitoring, evaluation, and learning stems from a passion for asking questions, listening, and synthesising information. Brian’s project development work … Continued

Luka holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental and Geographical Science and Master of City and Regional Planning Degree from the University of Cape Town, with a research focus on the relationship between the Kuils River Corridor and surrounding urban fabric. He seeks to apply his multidisciplinary background, experience in public policy, analytical approach and passion … Continued

Making cities resilient to disaster and the impacts of climate change has undoubtedly become a responsibility of all local leaders.This became evident during deliberations by over 400 experts, and practitioners who convened for Resilient Cities 2014: The 5th Global Forum on Urban Resilience and Adaptation in Bonn Germany. The Congress brought together 90 local government … Continued

Dylan is passionate about analysing and addressing development challenges through the lens of climate change. He holds a Masters in Ecology from the University of the Witwatersrand and has five years of experience. He has developed research, data analysis, project management and stakeholder engagement skills through his work in the climate change and sustainability sector. … Continued

ICLEI Africa is seeking a highly skilled and motivated sustainable mobility and transport expert that will work with the ICLEI Africa team in deploying mobility solutions that are safe, affordable, accessible, resilient, and low-emission, and which contribute to livable cities that fulfill the mobility needs of all. The successful candidate will work within the Climate … Continued

Today announces the Semi-Finalists for the following contests, as selected by the Judges to advance to the next round of review. Semi-finalists proposals were rated on five criteria; novelty, workability, effectiveness, thoroughness, and presentation on how to tackle pressing climate change-related issues. ICLEI’s proposal was for Urban Resilience. Semi-Finalists are displayed on the contest’s homepage below: … Continued

ICLEI Africa requires the services of a professional and experienced video developer to create three, short climate change-related videos, for a climate disaster risk reduction project – Disaster Risk Reduction: A resilience agenda for urban Africa (DRR4Africa).