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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
In March 2026, officials from Uganda engaged with peers from Ghana in Accra for an exchange on how compliance carbon markets are being governed and developed to drive clean cooking at scale. The Ugandan delegation convened officials from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Ministry of Water and Environment and Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic … Continued
The Enabling African Cities for Transformative Energy Access (ENACT) programme delivers impact through its function as a market enabler, leading to the scaled uptake of clean cooking. Working at the interface of national energy transition strategy, SMEs, local governments and their constituencies, ENACT offers an approach that translates national ambition into coordinated, locally-anchored delivery, unlocking … Continued
In support of Uganda’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development’s Clean Cooking Unit, ICLEI Africa, through the ENACTUS project is strengthening subnational governments’ability to lead the clean energy transition. A component of this involves fostering an enabling environment that supports private sector participation in the provision and scaling of clean cooking solutions, particularly in urban … Continued
The African Cities Water Adaptation (ACWA) Platform works to advance urban water resilience in Africa
Understanding the opportunity As global climate finance discussions gain momentum, country platforms have emerged as a key mechanism for aligning international and national efforts to mobilise finance at scale. Their growing prominence was underscored at COP30, where 13 countries and one region announced plans to develop new platforms. At their core, country platforms aim to … Continued
In Rwanda, accelerating the transition to electric motorcycles (e-motos) is essential to ensure that women and low-income earners can meaningfully participate in the country’s growing green economy. Recognising this, the Rwanda E-Moto Project has placed Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) at the centre of its approach, working with women moto taxi drivers, cooperatives, financial … Continued
The transition to electric mobility presents both opportunities and challenges for Rwanda’s inclusive development agenda. While the electric motorcycle (e-moto) sector is rapidly growing as a pillar of the green economy, women and other marginalised groups remain largely excluded due to financial, cultural, and institutional barriers. Hearing directly from women moto taxi drivers is key … Continued
