All together now: mobilising public finance for integrated infrastructure solutions
LoCS4Africa 2020
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 […]
Let’s get money moving: financing accessible eco-mobility in a post-COVID-19 world
COVID-19 has exacerbated inequalities in cities including in the mobility sector where urgent and immediate changes, such as reducing occupancy rates in public transport were required to ensure people moved safely and healthily without increasing the risk of spreading COVID-19. Lessons continue to be learned on how to make shifts in response to COVID-19 thereby […]
Circular African cities 101: a crash course and meet and greet
Circular Economy is growing as a concept on the continent with many groups exploring its benefits for driving sustainable production and consumption.
ENACTing energy access in Africa’s urban informal settlements
How can private-public partnerships unlock the potential for improved access? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgdvcHOGwYM
Linking science, policy and society in the pursuit of sustainable urban development
Hosted by ICLEI Africa at the RISE Africa 2021 Action Festival
Where the two meet: lessons from the planned and unplanned city’s development
User guide | Gender-sensitive public lighting: How and why?
Author: Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa partner, l’Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa partner, AFD, has carried out a study to develop useful gender-sensitive tools and methodologies for municipalities and other stakeholders involved in identifying, preparing, implementing and monitoring urban public-lighting projects. Building on the findings of this study, […]
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