We provide technical assistance to Cities seeking to improve sustainable waste management projects through technical support and peer learning.

Supporting African cities to integrate culture, heritage, and the arts into climate adaptation for inclusive and resilient communities.

The African Union–Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP) Water Investment Summit 2025 showcased a pipeline of over 80 water projects, which had been screened for initial feasibility, commercial viability, and investment need. Project owners had the opportunity to briefly introduce their project, and this was followed by a structured round of discussions where the investors … 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

FoodCLIC strengthens urban food environments in European and African city-regions by linking science, policy, and society and real world interventions

We are developing a blended finance facility that provides technical support and investment into climate resilient infrastructure in African cities.

In recent years, the coastal city of Durban (governed by eThekwini Municipality) in South Africa has been impacted by more frequent and intense flooding events. Informal settlements, often located in flood-prone areas with inadequate infrastructure and drainage, are particularly vulnerable. When floods occur, they do not just damage structures; they displace families, disrupt livelihoods, and … Continued

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