Report
Urban Planning for Sustainable Territorial Development in Africa: Integrating Nature and People into Cities
This white paper published by the Post-2020 Biodiversity Framework – EU Support Project provides information, resources and pathways on how to incorporate nature and people into urban development in Africa.
Focusing on African cities, this white paper produced by the Post-2020 Biodiversity Framework – EU support project offers information, resources, and pathways for incorporating nature-based solutions and human-centered concepts into urban development, in alignment with the UN's Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. With African cities anticipating significant growth in the coming decades while grappling with the effects of climate change, this guide lays out a clear path to strengthening resilience and equity for current and future residents.
Providing a thorough overview of considerations and best practices, the white paper moves from the justifications for undertaking this work, to data frameworks and key findings, to main messages and recommendations.
Unlocking Africa's Urban Potential: Improving Informal Settlements through Sustainable Planning
As Africa experiences rapid urban growth, this webinar will shed light on best practices for managing informal settlements and expanding sustainably.
Breathing New Life into 5 Kigali Wetlands to Enhance Climate Resilience and Quality of Life
These formerly degraded sites will soon welcome visitors for recreational and educational opportunities—while alleviating flood challenges for the city.
Building City Capacities for Urban Resilience: Three Learning Modules to Tackle Climate Risks
These self-study courses guide city officials through best practices for assessing climate risks and mitigating flood and heat hazards.
UrbanShift and Energy Exchanges Webinar on Urban Cooling
Join UrbanShift and ICLEI Energy Exchanges on a webinar exploring policy and design solutions for efficiency in the building cooling sector.
