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The Continental Policy Dialogue and Vision Leaders’ Engagement on Urban Resilience in Africa brought together governors, mayors, leaders, academia and development partners from across the continent to collectively shape a shared vision and action agenda for urban resilience in Africa. Hosted by ICLEI Africa, in partnership with the African Union Commission and GIZ’s Resilience Initiative … Continued
ICLEI Africa at Africa Urban Forum 2 (AUF2) Strengthening our resolve in the pursuit of a thriving urban Africa Reflections from ICLEI Africa’s Sustainable Finance Centre Director, Dr Meggan Spires Africa Urban Forum 2 (AUF2), held earlier this month in Nairobi, Kenya, provided a critical platform to articulate a shared African perspective on sustainable urban … Continued
In a significant step toward saving lives in flood-prone urban communities, the INACCT Resilience project launched a flood preparedness video designed specifically for informal settlements in coastal African cities. The video was launched during an in-person training session hosted by ICLEI Africa in Durban, South Africa, where over 100 community members from Pholani Informal Settlement … Continued
Africa Urban Forum 2 (AUF2), held from 8 to 10 April in Nairobi, Kenya, provided a critical platform to articulate a shared African perspective on sustainable urban development. Convened under the theme “Adequate Housing for All: Advancing Socioeconomic and Environmental Transformation towards the Realisation of Agenda 2063,” the Forum offered a timely opportunity to elevate … Continued
On World Health Day 2026, as the global community recommits to Universal Health Coverage (UHC), one reality is becoming increasingly clear: the future of health is urban. Today, more than 55% of the world’s population, over 4.5 billion people, live in cities. By 2050, that figure will rise to nearly 70%, adding another 2.5 billion … Continued
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The African Cities Water Adaptation (ACWA) Platform works to advance urban water resilience in Africa
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