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Latest news & resources AFRICAN CITIES LEAD NEW ERA OF FOOD SYSTEM COLLABORATION ICLEI Africa coordinates 26 partners and 20 cities in EU-funded food systems project Mayors, city officials and global experts gathered recently in Kisumu, Kenya, to chart a new path for food systems research in Africa. The meeting marked a significant milestone in … Continued
Mauritius has made strong commitments to deal with the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, with all levels of government working to address these challenges. ICLEI Africa is working closely with local governments and communities to find unique, local solutions and opportunities.
A people-centred approach takes the needs of people into account, first and foremost. But understanding what people need is not as straightforward as simply asking. There are always countless complexities and dynamics at play – language, expression, power, familiarity, location, customs. The key is to create spaces where people feel that they can express themselves, … Continued