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Low emission development pathway
The low emission development pathway curbs climate change, creates new economic opportunities and improves the health of human and natural systems.
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This pathway’s focus areas
Promote
Promote
renewable energy and energy efficiency interventions
Accelerate
Accelerate
sustainable energy access and the clean cooking transition
Prioritise
Prioritise
sustainable mobility
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renewable energy and energy efficiency interventions
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Accelerate
sustainable energy access and the clean cooking transition
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Prioritise
sustainable mobility
They reduce greenhouse gas emissions in all activities, especially in transport, waste and buildings. They aim for carbon neutral infrastructure and operations by mid-century, and usher in a renewable energy era, by committing to 100 percent renewable energy, divesting from fossil fuels and using nature-based solutions. They promote sustainable passenger and freight mobility, prioritize clean fuel policies and electric vehicles from renewable energy, and give priority to people-centered mobility solutions.
Pathway resources
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Kampala City Energy Profile
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Publications & reports
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Freetown City Energy Profile
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Publications & reports
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Findings from a baseline survey on the status of clean cooking in Kisenyi, Kampala City in Uganda
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Pathway projects
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Supporting a Just Transition in Steve Tshwete
We are supporting Steve Tshwete Local Municipality with their transition to a low carbon, just and resilient economy.
Equitable and people-centered development
Low emission development
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Smart Energy Solutions for Africa
We provide energy access technologies and replicable business models and generate local opportunities for economic development and social cohesion.
Equitable and people-centered development
Resilient development
Low emission development
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Training coastal cities for resilience
We support and facilitate capacity building within coastal cities through sharing knowledge on adapting to climate change and enhancing resilience.
Low emission development
Equitable and people-centered development
Resilient development
Pathway news updates
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5 June 2024
ICLEI Africa mid-year news roundup 2024
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4 June 2024
Solve, fail, reflect: Insights from RISE Africa 2024 Action Festival
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