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Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) is pleased to announce the unveiling of the Grootkloof Environmental Education Centre, situated in the Van der Kemp’s Kloof Nature Reserve in Port Elizabeth. This centre has been built by the local municipality with the aim of providing a venue for environmental education to the local community. Funding was allocated to … Continued

In the far north of South Africa, the beautiful Waterberg District – named after its mountains and watercourses – demonstrated its commitment at the municipal level to conserving its rich biological wealth for future generations. Rounding off the ‘Wetlands for Prosperity’ workshop, the Executive Mayor of Waterberg District, the Honourable Councillor Rosina Mogotlane was joined … Continued

As climate change impacts unfold in Southern Africa, it further compounds many challenges already faced by local governments in delivering on their mandates. The Durban Adaptation Charter, launched at UNFCCC COP 17/CMP 7 in Durban in 2011, defines an important and innovative vision for championing climate change from the local level. That it was launched … Continued

Watch Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau and ICLEI Secretary General Gino van Begin answer media questions about the 2015 Ecomobility festival. ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability and the City of Johannesburg hosted an online press conference on 17 September on the occasion of the EcoMobility World Festival 2015, the first on the African continent, which will “turn the streets of … Continued

It is widely known that Africa is one of the most vulnerable continents to climate change. As the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) produced by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has shown, climate change is expected to have widespread impacts on African societies, and Africans’ interaction with the natural environment. There are also signs that the impacts … Continued

Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Doornkop local community, and ICLEI-Africa are thrilled to announce the unveiling of the first phase of the solar infrastructure installation at Doornkop. Situated 11km out of the Middleburg town centre, Doornkop was one of the first successful land claimants under the Restitution of Land Act and is now embracing the solar revolution. … Continued

Under the Urban Africa Leadership for African Sustainability, ICLEI Africa continues to promote dialogues on advancing frontiers to build resilience and sustainable development across Africa. In this regard, ICLEI Africa would like to share the announcement to the 4th Annual Africa Risk and Investment Forum. The event is scheduled for 22 October. For the program, … Continued

After almost three years of exciting project activities, the Urban-LEDS team is organising an outlook event that brings project municipalities and partners together. Join us in Durban on 13 October on the day before the Durban Adaptation Charter regional workshop hosted by eThekwini and ICLEI which runs from 14-16 October. The outlook event will examine lessons learnt and identify … Continued

USAID is partnering with the Government of South Africa to provide support to financing the green growth agenda. The Low Emissions Development Program focuses on strengthening development planning and project development capabilities for low-emissions development – in addition to providing technical assistance and capacity building to municipalities, activities will facilitate private sector participation in potential low-emissions … Continued

The Care Givers at Groutville have their hands full with caring for orphans, but they received some support to make their lives easier while also considering the environment. As part of the Urban-LEDS Project, (implemented by ICLEI Africa in partnership with UN-Habitat and funded by the European Commission), the KwaDukuza Municipality has teamed up with … Continued