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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
OUR 2023-2024 JOURNEY
Feature City Profile: Creating resilience through food in Quelimane Both as Mayor, and in his role as a member of the ICLEI Africa Committee, Mayor Manuel de Araújo of Quelimane is passionate about the issues of food security and how urban food can be used as a lever for change. Quelimane Limpa The effects of … Continued
Feature City Profile: Greening the Blue City of Chefchaouen In his role as a member of the ICLEI Africa Committee, Mayor Mohamed Sefiani of Chefchaouen is passionate about leading African cities to realise their sustainability goals. He highlights how Chefchaouen is transforming itself from Morocco’s Blue Pearl to being a truly green city. Mohamed Sefiani … Continued
Les capitales africaines font un pas en avant pour lutter contre le changement climatique et construire des villes plus durables Les 54 capitales d’Afrique ont élu leur nouvelle Présidence pour les trois prochaines années. Son Excellence Madame Roheyatou Malick Lowe, Maire de Banjul, Gambie, et membre du Comité Exécutif du Parlement Mondial des Maires (GPM), … Continued
As capitais da áfrica avançam para enfrentar as mudanças climáticas e construir cidades mais sustentáveis sob uma liderança recentemente eleitada As 54 capitais da África elegeram sua nova Presidência para os próximos três anos. Sua Excelência a Prefeita Roheyatou Malick Lowe, Prefeita de Banjul, Gâmbia e Membro do Comitê Executivo do Parlamento Global de Prefeitos … Continued
Africa’s capital cities stepping forward to tackle climate change and build more sustainable cities under newly elected leadership The 54 capital cities of Africa have elected their new Presidium for the next three years. Her Excellency Mayor Roheyatou Malick Lowe, Mayor of Banjul, The Gambia and Member of the Executive Committee of the Global Parliament … Continued
Collaboration cultivates innovation: How ICLEI Africa and the City of Cape Town have been pioneering local sustainability action for two decades The City of Cape Town in South Africa has always been a front-runner in taking action for urban sustainability and resilience. The City’s Executive Director of Spatial Planning and Environment, Mr Osman Asmal, appointed … Continued
