Smart Energy Solutions for Africa

Facilitate a structured co-development process, which starts with the co-development of energy access innovations that have a high potential for take-up and are tested, validated and later replicated. Demonstration actions will aim to test innovative technologies and services in different contexts that have a high level of replicability and a high potential for long-term sustainability. […]

Building Capacities for the Climate Neutral and Smart Cities Mission

CapaCITIES will shape a European environment conducive to urban climate neutrality transitions for national, regional and local authorities. The project aims to initiate and strengthen national change processes by establishing national networks and governance structures and by providing dedicated support for public authorities to create enabling conditions and measures for cities for achieving the climate […]

BRokering Innovation for Decentralised climate finance & Gender Equality

ICLEI Africa is leading the implementation of the BRIDGE project working closely with FEICOM and the University of Yaoundé 1. The methodology used includes: Organising inclusive Learning Labs Deploying a suite of interactive activities and engagement methodologies Undertaking in-person and virtual facilitation of pre-developed interactive online courses, which can be tailored for BRIDGE The project […]

Transformative Actions Program

The Transformative Actions Program (TAP) provides a framework for this by connecting transformative local climate projects with project preparation facilities (PPFs) and tools that improve project bankability. Projects in the pipeline are screened based on their transformative impact which ensures their enduring potential. ICLEI develops partnerships that connect the goals of diverse stakeholders into one […]

ICLEI International Congress

As part of the training and technical assistance activities for capacity building, exchange of experiences and support to local governments in the implementation of sustainable development, as well as from the perspective of promotion and dissemination, every year ICLEI MECS holds the International Congress where various topics such as climate change, environmental education, waste management, […]

Providing technical support to the EBRD CCG Services Contract in Warsaw

The project aims to support the City of Warsaw to enhance its climate governance, integrate climate change considerations into strategy, capital planning, budgetary decisions and operations. This is done through the following main objectives: To build awareness and capacity within the City of Warsaw departments on climate risks and opportunities, as well as international best […]

Biomodel4Regions

Lead the policy analysis work package, developing and applying analysis methods for improving the bioeconomy governance and developing related action plans in the pilot regions. The methodology is based on the set-up of a governance structure among bioeconomy clusters that will leverage on previous successful projects, initiatives, and best practices to capitalise on work performed […]

New York City Divestment Case Study

When New York City announced intentions to divest city pension funds from fossil fuel reserve owners by 2022, the move positioned NYC at the center of the global divestment movement. Providing the first in-depth look at the steps NYC took to reach a divestment commitment, ICLEI’ s case study shows how the the largest municipal […]

FELICITY

The project offers a comprehensive support and a replicable approach that could be applied globally to assist local and regional governments to develop robust and transformative projects, and to help them to navigate in the complex world of technical and financial options, meet potential partners, and so contributing to close the above described gap between […]

Fortitude Initiative

As the frequency and intensity of climate change related disasters increase, local communities are severely impacted. In response to recent climate related disasters on the continent, ICLEI Africa is stepping up to support cities in reducing their disaster risk. We draw on two decades of on-the-ground work in Africa, building and strengthening resilience through proactive […]