Case Study
Cape Town, South Africa: Energy Water Waste Forum
Model: Non-Commercial Convening
Abstract
Cape Town convenes and funds an Energy Water Waste Forum, which is listed as a sub-action in the city’s Climate Action Plan. Over time, it has become a ‘think tank’ for constructive discussions between the city government and businesses on energy, water, and waste.
C40 City-Business Climate Alliance Workshop | Cape Town, South Africa
Convening workshop for African cities and businesses to address key climate challenges
eThekwini, South Africa: Open Data Crisis Map
Model: Enabling Innovation
Clean Energy & Buildings Finance Academy
Hosted in Cape Town, this UrbanShift workshop brought together eight cities to discuss the promotion and financing of small-scale clean energy generation on public and private buildings.
UrbanShift Looks Back: Reflecting on Uniting Stakeholders for Climate Action
C40’s Viola Follini, Matheus Ortega, Emily White, Anelise Rosa, and Amaia Leonet discuss the value of bringing a wide range of sectors—from mayors to the private sector—to the table to accelerate urban transformation.
