Engaging sessions, meaningful interactions and inspiring conversations. Our team, our organisation and our initiatives had a strong presence in all corners of the summit.

We co-developed the Water Security Strategy for the City of Johannesburg by defining challenges and designing remedial strategic responses.

Mayors and Governors of coastal cities, from small towns to megalopolises, have come together at the One Ocean Summit to tackle sea level rise, one of the major threats to our territories and citizens.

We highlight challenges and solutions for African cities while identifying options for networking and collaboration between cities and urban stakeholders.

Newly published research shares crucial elements for how city officials can effectively collaborate to address the climate emergency, using case studies from Malawi and Zimbabwe.

A literal, continental shift will see global climate commitments made on African soil as African cities host two key COPs this year. It’s an opportunity for the continent to receive its deserved representation in climate and sustainability discussions and priorities.

A message to our cities and townsahead of World Cities Day Ms Kobie Brand Deputy Secretary General, ICLEI Regional Director, ICLEI Africa On Sunday we celebrate World Cities Day, this year focused on adapting to climate change and building urban resilience. It is important to remember that truly resilient cities and regions not only tackle the … Continued

Nature-based solutions could help cities stabilise warming to below 2°C. ICLEI Africa continues to empower local governments to harness existing urban natural assets with the launch of UNA: Resilience for Life.

Our actions during this decade will define the cities and towns our children’s children will call home. Let’s make them proud. The pandemic proved we are capable of rapid change in the midst of uncertainty and the reason why the One Health concept is so core to our wellbeing. On this World Environment Day, let’s … Continued