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Around 11 million South Africans are food insecure and it is estimated that a further 15 million in other Southern African countries (including Malawi, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana) also go to bed hungry.   This is being exacerbated by a number of factors including climate change, the current severe drought, water shortages in some regions … Continued

Local authorities from Africa convened in Johannesburg, South Africa attending the Africities Summit that took place from 29 November to 3 December. Under the guidance of the theme – SHAPING THE FUTURE OF AFRICA WITH THE PEOPLE: THE CONTRIBUTION OF AFRICAN LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO AGENDA 2063 OF THE AFRICAN UNION- the summit provided a platform … Continued

Dialogues are part of month-long demonstration of urban car-free lifestyle taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa. Dear EcoMobility supporter, We are delighted to share with you the latest information regarding the EcoMobility Dialogues 2015! More than 300 people, including representatives of the City of Johannesburg’s leadership, business experts, thought leaders, practitioners and academics are expected to participate … Continued

An increase in urban populations has been linked to greater waste production and many local governments around the world are experiencing challenges in dealing with the waste. For instance, some cities and towns are running out of landfill space and are seeking new and sustainable ways of addressing this challenge. ICLEI Africa took a research field trip … Continued

9 July 2014 marked a momentous occasion for ICLEI Africa as it launched the State of African Cities 2014: Re-imagining sustainable urban transitions report in South Africa. The report seeks to stimulate discussions on the need for radically different, re-imagined development visions to guide sustainable urban growth and other transitions in Africa over the decades to come. … Continued

Gathering of policy makers, farmer leaders, researchers, and program officials will tap energy of major initiatives using the best in current landscape management knowledge and practice. How will African farmers deal with climate change? Can we preserve biodiversity while lifting millions of rural Africans out of poverty? What needs to be done to create healthy … Continued

African leaders attending the 23rd Assembly of AU Heads of State and Government in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea have been unanimous on the strategies needed to step up agricultural transformation to promote the continent’s development. Championing the call was African Union Commission Chairperson, H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma who spelt out strategic directions including increased public-private … Continued

Africa has one of the fastest urban population growths in the world and urbanization is known to be an important factor in the production of wastewater. It is estimated that 90% of the wastewater is discharged directly into rivers, lakes and oceans. Given such a background, the African Minister’s Council on Water (AMCOW) dedicated a … Continued

The World Bank is looking to connect with stakeholders from the local government, private sector and civil society in line with its initiative to develop a “City Climate Planner” certification program. Following an initial consultation, this series of interviews aims to explore the demand and prospective structure of the programme. Interviews will be conducted via … Continued