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Less ambition than hoped for, but renewed commitment to push forward with scaled sub-national action
URBAN RESILIENCE AND LOCAL GOVERNANCE The concept of urban resilience is used as a guiding approach in the publications below. Urban resilience can be defined as a holistic governance approach to tackle and plan for the upcoming multifaceted challenges which city governments are facing in regard to urbanisation in African cities. Resilience can be defined … Continued
From 25 November 2024 to 29 November 2024, ICLEI Africa, in collaboration with the City of Cape Town, will host government leaders, researchers, and youth ambassadors from 20 African and European cities. These leaders, along with representatives from the AfriFOODlinks project’s 28 partner organisations, will gather in Cape Town in a concerted effort to draw … Continued
African cities are at a critical juncture, facing unique mobility challenges shaped by rapid urbanisation. The transportation sector, which plays a critical role in the economic, social, and environmental landscape of these cities, is struggling to integrate within outdated planning models, insufficient infrastructure, and rising road safety concerns. Yet, with these challenges come opportunities to … Continued
Clean cooking access in urban informal settlements
