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Today announces the Semi-Finalists for the following contests, as selected by the Judges to advance to the next round of review. Semi-finalists proposals were rated on five criteria; novelty, workability, effectiveness, thoroughness, and presentation on how to tackle pressing climate change-related issues. ICLEI’s proposal was for Urban Resilience. Semi-Finalists are displayed on the contest’s homepage below: … Continued

The Designing Inclusive African Coastal City Resilience (INACCT Resilience) research project was successfully launched in July during a Daring Cities 2023 event titled “Contextualising the city: process and learnings from inclusive project inception methodologies”. Daring Cities is a global forum, hosted by ICLEI, which focuses on empowering municipal decision makers to address the climate crisis. … Continued

A cohort of ICLEI Africa’s cutting-edge new resilience projects will deliver tangible outcomes in the coming year. Together, they will strengthen urban resilience in African cities, increasing preparedness and alleviating disasters, tackling climate shifts, and aiming to secure vital climate finance. In response to the urgent challenges posed by climate change and its devastating impacts, … Continued

Along South Africa’s vibrant eastern coastline, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, which encompasses the city of Durban – home to the largest port on the east coast of Africa – is pioneering urban sustainability amidst the challenges of rapid urbanisation and climate change. Climate vulnerability and commitment to resilience eThekwini, the third largest metropolitan municipality in South … Continued

Currently, 55% of the global population resides in urban areas, totalling approximately 4.5 billion people, with women constituting half of this demographic. Despite their significant presence, cities often overlook women’s specific needs in their design and planning, resulting in a lack of inclusivity. Prioritising inclusivity in urban areas extends beyond mere representation for women; it … Continued

In the face of escalating climate-related disasters, the call for proactive and inclusive resilience planning has never been more urgent.

Less ambition than hoped for, but renewed commitment to push forward with scaled sub-national action 

Climate change poses significant challenges to Africa, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities and threatening the livelihoods of millions. In the face of these challenges, ICLEI Africa is at the forefront, supporting our cities and regions in implementing a range of projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing climate resilience across the continent. From urban food systems to disaster … 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.