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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
The African Cities Water Adaptation (ACWA) Platform works to advance urban water resilience in Africa
The reinvigoration of the African Cities Water Adaptation Platform
Implementing for impact in 2025 A selection of highlights, tools, learnings and reflections Reflections from Kobie Brand, ICLEI Africa’s Regional Director As we come to the end of another year, I find myself filled with profound gratitude for the unwavering commitment of the ICLEI Africa team, our leaders, our cities and regions, and our partners and … Continued
World Habitat Day Bold action. Proven impact. Inclusive change. This World Habitat Day, and throughout Urban October, we’re highlighting how ICLEI Africa is making an impact across the continent, celebrating 30 years of supporting African cities and regions to create a more resilient, sustainable urban Africa. The immense, interconnected urban sustainability challenges our world, and … 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
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
Over the last decade, 11 African cities have been involved in different phases of the Urban Natural Assets (UNA) programme. The focus in 2025 has been on bringing these cities together, leveraging and building on the work done over the last 10 years to advance transformative trajectories, scale learnings, and build urban resilience. From 26–30 … Continued
Cities are uniquely positioned to drive local action to protect our wetlands.
