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Sub Theme: Nature-based solutions

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 […]

Jungle of jeopardy

Restoring ecosystems can provide substantial long-term benefits to cities, for example by reducing property damages from extreme climate events, such as floods. This game will help participants understand the value of our ecosystems, understand the importance of conserving or restoring them and understand that the time to act is now. View game

Strategic knowledge & innovation advice for water & climate in Africa

African countries are expected to be affected most by climate change. In order to identify what knowledge base is required in the long term for improved climate adaptation in Africa, AfriAlliance applied a mix of top-down and bottom-up approaches. Based on an analysis of existing long-term research and innovation initiatives, expert interviews and a Call […]

Policy brief: Socially inclusive urban policy making for climate resilient dryland Africa

In response to growing interrelated threats, many cities are engaging in more inclusive governance to increase their resilience and sustainability. A range of evidence now suggests that alternative models of knowledge production and decision-making are required for building good governance systems in cities, particularly in emerging economies in the Global South. At the forefront of […]

Policy brief: Dryland nature based solutions for informal settlement upgrading schemes in Africa

Upgrading schemes are increasingly used by city and national governments to address rapid unplanned peri-urban growth, improve infrastructure services and living conditions, and enhance resilience to climate change for the most marginalised vulnerable urban populations. Part of this upgrading process involves introducing alternative tenure systems to address innovation and sustainable development challenges. Nature-based solutions (NBS) […]

Climate solutions for African cities overview

Climate solutions for African cities Developed by ICLEI Africa for the Urban-LEDS II Project (Urban Low Emission Development Strategy) Building healthy, resilient cities has never been more important. Now, more than ever, our cities need to be centres of resilience to support the health and livelihoods of all citizens. ICLEI Africa, through the Urban-LEDS II […]

Nature-based solutions: opportunities and challenges for African cities

Nature-based solutions (NBS) have gained traction globally as a way to address, or partially address, vexing urban issues such as urban heat, pollution and flooding. Despite limitations, NBS have become increasingly integrated into policies and strategies and reflected as part of an urban toolkit of interventions. NBS, as defined by the IUCN (2016) are “actions […]

Mapping the benefits of nature: the use of spatial data in African cities

The world’s economic prosperity and well-being are underpinned by its natural capital, i.e. its biodiversity, including ecosystems that provide essential goods and services for mankind. Mapping ecosystem services is essential to understand how ecosystems contribute to human wellbeing and to support policies which have an impact on natural resources. It is also useful in bridging […]

Our nature our cities: a One Health perspective on urban public spaces

One Health is emerging as a concept that connects Animal, Human and Environmental Wellbeing through the ideas of shared space and codependence. This is particularly relevant in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has brought the question of distance, shared environment and public health. This webinar reflects on what a One Health perspective can offer […]