World Habitat Day Bold action. Proven impact. Inclusive change. This World Habitat Day, and throughout Urban October, we’re highlighting how ICLEI Africa is making an impact across the continent, celebrating 30 years of supporting African cities and regions to create a more resilient, sustainable urban Africa.  The immense, interconnected urban sustainability challenges our world, and … Continued

For thirty years, ICLEI Africa, as part of ICLEI’s strong global network, has worked alongside local and subnational governments, partners and communities to co-create solutions for thriving, resilient cities. This milestone year celebrates our progress and the bold vision driving the next chapter of ICLEI’s role in Africa’s urban transformation. From a single desk to … Continued

We provide technical assistance to Cities seeking to improve sustainable waste management projects through technical support and peer learning.

WaterSOURCE utilises knowledge sharing, toolkit development and pilots to support circular governance and reduce non-revenue water loss in South Africa

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Bold action. Proven impact. Inclusive change. Realising unbound possibilities for a more sustainable African urban future: Insights from the RISE Africa 2025 Urban Action Festival RISE Africa’s first in-person 2025 Urban Action Festival convened multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral participants from across the continent and beyond. Participants explored how to move from vision to action for more resilient, sustainable … Continued

Potsdam One Hectare Circular Farm. A ‘One hectare circular economy farm and learning hub’ where different circular and food systems approaches are piloted.

FoodCLIC strengthens urban food environments in European and African city-regions by linking science, policy, and society and real world interventions

In a landmark moment for Egypt’s sustainability journey, the event Sharm El-Sheikh Becomes the First Egyptian City to Join the ICLEI Global Network for Sustainable Cities was held in Cairo to formally recognise Sharm El-Sheikh as the country’s first city to join the ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability global network. By joining ICLEI, a … Continued

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