This new report, ‘A local vision of climate adaptation: Participatory urban planning in Mozambique’ looks at the outcomes of the project, Public Private People Partnerships for Climate Compatible Development (4PCCD). It ran from 2011 to 2013 and asked: can local views be represented fairly in national and municipal planning processes through a partnership approach? Answering … Continued

From 25-26 May 2014 in an engaging and productive workshop, a range of stakeholders came together to create a vision and next steps towards the preferred future scenario for the region. The one-and-a-half-day intensive workshop was the second of two exciting scenario planning exercises designed to bring local people together around a common vision for … Continued

ICLEI Africa calls on its members to join the Eco-Logic awards to showcase the efforts they have made in tackling climate change at a local level. The Eco-Logic Awards identify individuals, organisations and communities that positively contribute towards a sustainable world – and encourage the consumer public to support them by purchasing their products and … Continued

We wish all our African members and partners a wonderful Africa Day 2014! On May 25, 1963 the Organisation of African Unity (now known as the African Union) was founded as a hallmark of regional unity. There exist real opportunities for embracing new urban paradigms that are more conducive to both the present and long-term … Continued

In the last quarter of 2013 ICLEI Africa hosted six, three-day inception meetings, one in each of the project local authorities, bringing together technical and political stakeholders with utility representatives and key actors active in the local water and sanitation sector. The meetings took place as part of the 54 month, European Commission funded project … Continued

Members of President Obama’s State, Local and Tribal Leaders Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience convened earlier today in Des Moines, IA, where they received a report of federal policy recommendations from a network of 170+ mayors and local officials. “Strengthening community resiliency is key is addressing the long term effects of climate change. … Continued

ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability, in collaboration with MIT Climate CoLaB, seeks proposals on the ways that urban areas can use social, political, economic, technological and infrastructural investments to reduce their vulnerability and increase their resilience to climate change. The contest is open to anyone with ideas that could address the question: What priority actions can … Continued