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Uganda’s cities are growing rapidly, at about 5% a year. Today, 35% of the country’s population lives in urban areas, and 70% of these residents live in informal settlements. In the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA), this means more than 4 million people live in hard-to-reach communities where energy access remains out of reach (UBOS, … Continued

Our cities and regions across the continent are gearing up to make their voices heard loud and clear at COP28, through a range of more than 30 interventions, stressing the urgent need to scale up a rigorous all-of-economy, all-of-society approach which leads to urgent and significant climate action this decade.

Through our African City Food Centre, which supports our global City Food program, we elevate the role of local governments in solving Africa’s food systems challenges, leading to healthier, more prosperous cities – focusing primarily on resilient food markets and infrastructure, centring children in policy and practice, mainstreaming urban food governance and planning, and celebrating … Continued

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

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

ICLEI Africa and partners collaborating for impact

Climate change will undoubtedly present one of the most significant risks to Africa’s development objectives over the next decade and COP27 further highlighted this. African cities are already acting to combat climate change but these actions need to be scaled via access to increased finance. At COP27 in the Local Governments and Municipal Authorities (LGMA) … Continued