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ICLEI Africa and the South African Local Governments Association co-authored this policy brief to support the Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG), led by South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) as part of South Africa’s 2025 G20 Presidency. The brief highlights the vital role of subnational governments in driving implementation … Continued
For thirty years, ICLEI Africa, as part of ICLEI’s strong global network, has worked alongside local and subnational governments, partners and communities to co-create solutions for thriving, resilient cities. This milestone year celebrates our progress and the bold vision driving the next chapter of ICLEI’s role in Africa’s urban transformation. From a single desk to … Continued
We provide technical assistance to Cities seeking to improve sustainable waste management projects through technical support and peer learning.
Launched in 2024 with funding from the Mitigation Action Facility, the Accelerating the deployment of e-motos in Rwanda (E-Moto Project) is building the institutional and financial infrastructure needed to support large-scale electric motorcycle adoption across Rwanda. Through partnering and a multilevel governance approach, the project is mobilising over €120 million in additional finance to deploy … Continued
Bold action. Proven impact. Inclusive change. Realising unbound possibilities for a more sustainable African urban future: Insights from the RISE Africa 2025 Urban Action Festival RISE Africa’s first in-person 2025 Urban Action Festival convened multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral participants from across the continent and beyond. Participants explored how to move from vision to action for more resilient, sustainable … Continued
