Using energy data to reduce emissions and unlock climate finance
Implementing a building energy metering programme in seven municipalities in South Africa. An Urban-LEDS II demonstration project case study. As part of their jurisdictions, local municipalities in South Africa own and manage a significant number of buildings. Through ICLEI Africa’s work over the past eight years with eight subnational municipalities in the country, it has […]
All things clean cooking
This infographic was developed after a fire ravaged Sierre Leone’s largest and poorest informal settlement, Susan’s Bay in March 2021. The fire is reported to have affected more than 7 000 people from 1,597 households. Though the cause of the fire was not determined, suspicions were that poor electrical installations and the use of fire […]
Urban Natural Assets (UNA) for Africa: Handbook series
Urban Natural Assets (UNA) for Africa: Handbook series Explore and view the UNA handbook series below The ICLEI Cities Biodiversity Center, a global centre hosted by ICLEI Africa, developed this handbook series to showcase key considerations for integrating urban natural assets into city planning in sub-Saharan Africa. All lessons profiled were gathered through the implementation […]
Drivers of food system outcomes
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Resilience framework for coastal cities
By 2025, nearly 6 billion people will live within 200km of a coastline. Population growth and climate change related impacts like sea-level rise, storm surges and heavy rainfall events are noticeably increasing coastal risks and degrading coastal ecosystems. People and nature are becoming increasingly vulnerable. With two decades’ experience implementing urban sustainability projects in African […]
10 tips for African cities to help limit global warming to 1.5ºC
10 tips for African cities to help limit global warming to 1.5ºC Download in English Download in French The Urban Low Emission Development Strategies (Urban-LEDS ll) project works with local governments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with the aim of limiting global warming to 1.5ºC. Urban-LEDS ll mainstreams climate action into existing policies, enhances multi-level […]
Climate risk narratives: envisioning possible futures for your city
Creating conversation for integrating climate information and dealing with climate uncertainty Climate risk narratives are stories incorporating a range of plausible climate futures. Ideally, diverse knowledge and different perspectives on possible climate impacts come together in the co-production of these narratives. This poster showcases the various components of co-producing narratives and the value of the […]
Three lenses for approaching food system change in cities
Three ways to understand, measure, and change our urban food systems. Download
Urban tinkering: An alternative approach to planning
With increasing urbanization and population growth, African cities need for new, innovative solutions and planning techniques has never been more important. To implement tailor-made solutions city officials need SPACE and TIME to REFLECT – to look back and think – collectively, on the challenges faced by their cities. Reflection has numerous benefits for cities. Download
The value of reflection in creating sustainable African cities
With increasing urbanization and population growth, African cities need for new, innovative solutions and planning techniques has never been more important. To implement tailor-made solutions city officials need SPACE and TIME to REFLECT – to look back and think – collectively, on the challenges faced by their cities. Reflection has numerous benefits for cities. Download