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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
Millions are invested in sustainability programmes. Communities participate. Activities happen. But when it’s time to report back, the hardest question isn’t “What did you do?” It’s “What actually changed, and how did your work contribute to it?” Impact storytelling answers that question. It bridges the gap between monitoring data and meaningful narrative, translating technical evidence … 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
For thirty years, ICLEI Africa, as part of ICLEI’s strong global network, has worked alongside local and subnational governments, partners and communities to co-create solutions for thriving, resilient cities. This milestone year celebrates our progress and the bold vision driving the next chapter of ICLEI’s role in Africa’s urban transformation. From a single desk to … Continued
Bold action. Proven impact. Inclusive change. Realising unbound possibilities for a more sustainable African urban future: Insights from the RISE Africa 2025 Urban Action Festival RISE Africa’s first in-person 2025 Urban Action Festival convened multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral participants from across the continent and beyond. Participants explored how to move from vision to action for more resilient, sustainable … Continued
Message from Kobie Brand, our Regional Director As the year draws to a close, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the milestones we’ve reached together and the lessons we’ve learned along the way. This year has been marked by incredible collaboration and innovation, with our shared efforts driving meaningful change. From bold initiatives that … Continued
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY, 5 JUNE 2024
“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
OUR 2023-2024 JOURNEY
Latest news & resources AFRICAN CITIES LEAD NEW ERA OF FOOD SYSTEM COLLABORATION ICLEI Africa coordinates 26 partners and 20 cities in EU-funded food systems project Mayors, city officials and global experts gathered recently in Kisumu, Kenya, to chart a new path for food systems research in Africa. The meeting marked a significant milestone in … Continued
