A sustainable future for African cities

Empowering African youth for a sustainable future in African cities

We present our vision for the 50 million good, green jobs commitment by C40 and mayors and emphasise its paramount importance for the African youth.

The Future of African Cities: Stakeholders Seek Sustainable Urban ...

Addis Ababa, 4 September 2024 (ECA) - African cities are vital to the continent's economic and social development, contributing over 50% of ...

6 African cities leading the way to a green future

With a dedicated energy and climate change unit, Cape Town is a pioneer in providing affordable and secure energy access in a country where coal ...

NEW REPORT: The Future of Africa's Sustainable Cities

This report serves as a compass, guiding us towards a future where every African city can boast of accessible, clean, and efficient cooking solutions.

Achieving A More Sustainable Future for Africa's Cities Through ...

Cities around the continent are embracing forward-looking urban planning and sustainable public transport solutions to meet this escalating demand.

Urban Sustainability : Lessons from Africa's Greenest Cities

Building a sustainable city: practical environmental approaches ... Urban growth in Africa is increasing demand for infrastructure and energy, and generating more ...

Africa making strides in promoting sustainable and resilient cities

These initiatives—including recent calls for urban residents to assume responsibility and assist in building sustainable cities—show that Africa ...

Four reasons why the future of cities in Africa looks bright - JLL MENA

Africa's sustainable urbanisation journey is paving the way for creating future cities that are environmentally resilient, socially inclusive, and economically ...

Growing greener cities in Africa - Sustainable Development Goals

This report draws the attention of policymakers to urban and peri-urban horticulture, and how it can help to grow greener cities in Africa.

Future Cities Africa :: Shaping the Future of African Cities

Future Cities Africa (#FCA) is a knowledge platform hosting digital discussions with thought leaders and experts at the forefront of major trends, projects, ...

A Sustainable Future for African Cities | AFD

This initiative launched by the European Union brings together 237 cities in sub-Saharan Africa. Its goal: to identify concrete solutions for low-carbon ...

African cities leading the way to a green future | AGES Summit

African cities, therefore, face immense challenges as well as opportunities to develop new infrastructure, buildings and transport systems so ...

Futuring African Cities - RISE AFRICA - ICLEI

Sustainable urban futures are conceptualised as desirable, equitable, just and democratic futures. However, sustainability is in itself complex and the ...

African Sustainable City Initiative - Climate Chance

This project aims to support African cities in the prefiguration and realization of their development projects.

Smart cities are embracing a sustainable urban future | FairPlanet

Innovative smart cities in Africa, like Kigali and Cape Town, are tackling the challenges of rapid urbanisation with technology and ...

Green Future: African Ideas for a sustainable City - THRIVE Project

In this article we look at the cities that are leading the world in sustainability, and what it is that sets them apart.

Africa Urban Forum - Agenda 2063 - African Union

The Africa Urban Forum is a continental platform that promotes sustainable development in African human settlements.

Africa's cities of the future | Africa Renewal - the United Nations

Africa is urbanizing at a rate of 4% per year, according to UN-Habitat, the United Nations agency tasked with assisting national programmes relating to human ...

Future Cities Africa Initiative

It seeks to support selected cities to assess, anticipate and minimise future challenges across five dimensions: governance, economy, service, citizenship and ...

A sustainable future for African cities - CoM SSA

This initiative, launched by the European Union in 2015, brings together 237 cities in sub-Saharan Africa with a single goal: to identify ...