3 cities test

Working together, WWF South Africa and ICLEI Africa, have garnered participation from over 30 cities in Africa which form part of the over 700 cities across nearly 70 countries in the OPCC, making it one of the world’s largest and most enduring climate challenges for cities. Participating cities submit their climate action plans or projects through the CDP-ICLEI Track, an accessible reporting platform for cities globally.

As finalists, Tshwane, Cape Town, and eThekwini are now in the running for the national title. The national winner will go on to compete with cities around the world. All three cities will undergo rigorous assessment by a panel of experts, evaluating criteria such as ambitious climate targets, bold leadership and comprehensive climate action plans.

Innocentia Modau, Project Manager: Urban Futures Programme with WWF South Africa, commented: “We are proud of our three finalist cities to have put their hands up for this competition. Tshwane, Cape Town and eThekwini now have the chance to drive the climate agenda forward, both in South Africa and the world. WWF is calling on all cities to actively reduce their emissions and build more resilient communities in our efforts to address the climate emergency. As scientists keep reminding us, every effort helps but there is still so much more that needs to be done.”