Back to main COP28 page arrow_back Our cities and regions across the continent are gearing up to make their voices heard loud and clear at COP28, through a range of interventions, stressing the urgent need to scale up a rigorous all-of-economy, all-of-society approach which leads to urgent and significant climate action this decade. This year, … Continued

For decades, ICLEI Africa has been supporting hundreds of cities and regions in building a resilient and equitable urban future; key to this is universal access to clean cooking. Every time a family gains access to clean cooking, their future looks brighter. They spend less time collecting fuel wood or charcoal, they benefit from reduced … Continued

ICLEI Africa and partners collaborating for impact

ICLEI Africa is excited to launch the BRokering Innovation for Decentralised climate finance & Gender Equality (BRIDGE) project through the recently organised inaugural workshop. BRIDGE recognises the vital role that knowledge broker organisations play in fostering collaboration and bridging divides that often hinder the essential cooperation necessary for scaled climate action. The ground-breaking initial workshop … Continued

We support subnational stakeholders to access finance for locally-led and gender-responsive climate change adaptation action in Cameroon.

Africa, with its abundant natural resources, stands poised to take the global lead in renewable energy adoption. Technological advancements in the energy sector have paved the way for locally-led projects to be developed at an affordable rate, providing clean energy access to citizens across the continent. Nevertheless, access to finance for sustainable energy projects remains … Continued