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African cities are home to some of the fastest urbanisation rates on the planet, driven by rapidly expanding youth populations, with high levels of ingenuity, resourcefulness and adaptability. With rapid growth, comes risks and opportunities that are set to intensify with the now very likely overshoot of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. To thrive in these … Continued

The EcoMobility World Festival 2015, organised by the City of Johannesburg in partnership with ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, comes to a close this weekend with an “eco-block party” in the Sandton Central Business District. A month-long experiment of an eco-mobile urban transport system, the Festival allowed commuters to leave their cars at home and … Continued

“The solutions rest with us; we just need to find the bridge,” shared Gertrude Rose Gamwera, Secretary General, EALGA, in the opening session of the RISE Africa 2024 Action Festival. This provocation set the tone for three days of sessions focused on inspiring a shift towards a solutions-oriented mindset. This year’s theme, “SOLUTIONS ONLY [failures … Continued

The city of Beira in Mozambique has endured extreme flooding events in recent years, most notably during Cyclone Idai in 2019, which resulted in extensive urban and environmental destruction, widespread displacement of residents, and loss of human life. Informal settlements, home to 70% of Beira’s population, face heightened vulnerability. In neighbourhoods such as Mungassa, Ndunda, … Continued

The Global Lead City Network on Sustainable Procurement shares its achievements at the Seoul Mayors Forum on Climate Change to inspire other local governments Political representatives from the cities in the Global Lead City Network on Sustainable Procurement (GLCN on SP) gathered this Friday for the Network’s Mayoral Second Annual Summit in Seoul. Representatives used the occasion … Continued

ICLEI was represented by a dynamic all-women team at the Africities 8 Summit, which took place in Marrakech, Morocco, from 20 to 24 November 2018. ICLEI Africa contributed significantly, convening and participating in a multitude of diverse and exciting sessions, plenaries and events throughout the Summit, which had the following theme: The Transition to Sustainable … Continued

ICLEI Africa Privacy Policy Introduction 1.1 This privacy policy governs data collection and use by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability – Africa NPC, based at Unit 1, 2nd Floor, South Tower, Sable Park, 14 Bridge Boulevard, Century City, 7441 (hereinafter “ICLEI Africa”). 1.2 For the purpose of Data Protection Legislation, ICLEI Africa acts as a … Continued

In order to improve the level of energy access in Africa’s urban informal settlements, organisations on the ground need specific skills and resources. The lack of these poses a significant setback for developing countries in pursuing the ambitious targets set in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The Enabling African Cities for Transformative Energy Access (ENACT) … Continued

Originaly published on the COP27 Presidency website. Partners and experts, from the urban and the climate communities discussed concepts and mechanisms to reach more sustainable cities in the Sustainable Cities Initiative Workshop, hosted by the COP27 Presidency of Egypt in collaboration with The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and facilitated by ICLEI – Local … 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