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Revitalizing of the ICLEI Africa website
After minimal activity over the past months, we are pleased to announce that this website is in the process of being refreshed and updated. Be sure to visit this site often to keep abreast of ICLEI news and events from an African perspective. We urge all ICLEI Africa Members to contribute any significant news, events or achievements to share with other members on this website, relating to sustainability and ICLEI Africa’s focus areas:
Please e-mail your contributions to iclei-africa@iclei.org.
Visit our Programmes page for an overview of each focus area.
After minimal activity over the past months, we are pleased to announce that this website is in the process of being refreshed and updated. Be sure to visit this site often to keep abreast of ICLEI news and events from an African perspective. We urge all ICLEI Africa Members to contribute any significant news, events or achievements to share with other members on this website, relating to sustainability and ICLEI Africa’s focus areas:
- Energy and Climate Change
- Water and Sanitation
- Urban Biodiversity
- Sustainable Consumption and Production
- Sustainable Urban Planning and Development
Please e-mail your contributions to iclei-africa@iclei.org.
Visit our Programmes page for an overview of each focus area.
About the ICLEI Africa Secretariat (ICLEI-AS)
- Ms Kobie Brand, Regional Director of ICLEI Africa.
Head Office based in Cape Town, South Africa
The rejuvenated ICLEI Africa Secretariat Head Office is currently hosted by the City of Cape Town (since March 2008), which was successful in securing a bid to host the Secretariat for a period of five years. ICLEI’s host cities provide generous support in the form of grants, staff secondments, office space, and other in-kind support. The Secretariat’s offices are located in the City’s Environmental Resource Management Department building in central Cape Town. With continued growth and increased involvement in new programmes, the ICLEI-AS strives to forge new partnerships and increase member numbers on the African continent. Head Office contact details »
The rejuvenated ICLEI Africa Secretariat Head Office is currently hosted by the City of Cape Town (since March 2008), which was successful in securing a bid to host the Secretariat for a period of five years. ICLEI’s host cities provide generous support in the form of grants, staff secondments, office space, and other in-kind support. The Secretariat’s offices are located in the City’s Environmental Resource Management Department building in central Cape Town. With continued growth and increased involvement in new programmes, the ICLEI-AS strives to forge new partnerships and increase member numbers on the African continent. Head Office contact details »
- Mr Rapule Pule, Water Programme Manager.
Water Office based in Tshwane, South Africa
The ICLEI-AS Water Office is currently hosted by the City of Tshwane (Pretoria) in the Water and Sanitation Department. The office implements projects as part of the ICLEI Water Campaign. The campaign assists local governments to quantify and qualify water resource use, develop local water action plans, set targets, act on their plans, and track and report goal-achievement. Past projects include LoGo Water (2005 – 2007) and Capacity Building for Integrated Governance in the Management of Water and Sanitation (2005 – 2008). Water Office contact details »
The ICLEI-AS Water Office is currently hosted by the City of Tshwane (Pretoria) in the Water and Sanitation Department. The office implements projects as part of the ICLEI Water Campaign. The campaign assists local governments to quantify and qualify water resource use, develop local water action plans, set targets, act on their plans, and track and report goal-achievement. Past projects include LoGo Water (2005 – 2007) and Capacity Building for Integrated Governance in the Management of Water and Sanitation (2005 – 2008). Water Office contact details »
ICLEI-AS is international home for ICLEI LAB Project
The ICLEI Africa Secretariat is the ‘hub’ of the Local Action for Biodiversity (LAB) project, based in Cape Town, South Africa. LAB is a global urban biodiversity pilot project running from 2006 to 2009 and working with a select group of local and regional authorities from around the world. Its overarching aim is to improve biodiversity management at the level of local government. The project forms the first step in the broader ICLEI Biodiversity Initiative. Visit the LAB website for more: www.iclei.org/lab
The ICLEI Africa Secretariat is the ‘hub’ of the Local Action for Biodiversity (LAB) project, based in Cape Town, South Africa. LAB is a global urban biodiversity pilot project running from 2006 to 2009 and working with a select group of local and regional authorities from around the world. Its overarching aim is to improve biodiversity management at the level of local government. The project forms the first step in the broader ICLEI Biodiversity Initiative. Visit the LAB website for more: www.iclei.org/lab
News
ICLEI welcomes Mumbai as 1000th Member
2008/11/10
Mumbai, the financial capital of India, joins metropolises such as Johannesburg, Sao Paolo, Seoul and Los Angeles, as well as smaller communities, as the 1000th Member of ICLEI. The organisation has doubled in size since 2007. More »
2008/11/10
Mumbai, the financial capital of India, joins metropolises such as Johannesburg, Sao Paolo, Seoul and Los Angeles, as well as smaller communities, as the 1000th Member of ICLEI. The organisation has doubled in size since 2007. More »
South African Local Authorities once again awarded international Blue Flag status for their beaches
2008/11/07
ICLEI member cities, Cape Town and Nelson Mandela Metro (including Port Elizabeth) between them have 10 of the 19 beaches that were officially awarded Blue Flag status for the 2008/9 season. The Blue Flag is an international award, working towards sustainable development at beaches and marinas. More »
2008/11/07
ICLEI member cities, Cape Town and Nelson Mandela Metro (including Port Elizabeth) between them have 10 of the 19 beaches that were officially awarded Blue Flag status for the 2008/9 season. The Blue Flag is an international award, working towards sustainable development at beaches and marinas. More »
Poznan Local Government Climate Sessions
2008/10/29
Taking place from 9 - 11 December 2008, this event will convene local government leaders and facilitate the dialogue about the position and role of local governments in the new UN global climate agreement with national and supranational partners. More »
2008/10/29
Taking place from 9 - 11 December 2008, this event will convene local government leaders and facilitate the dialogue about the position and role of local governments in the new UN global climate agreement with national and supranational partners. More »
Mayor of Cape Town wins the 2008 World Mayor Award
2008/10/14
The City of Cape Town’s Executive Mayor, Helen Zille, has been selected as the world’s number one mayor from a list of 820 mayors around the world. Cape Town is currently an ICLEI Member and host city for the ICLEI Africa Secretariat. More »
2008/10/14
The City of Cape Town’s Executive Mayor, Helen Zille, has been selected as the world’s number one mayor from a list of 820 mayors around the world. Cape Town is currently an ICLEI Member and host city for the ICLEI Africa Secretariat. More »
World Habitat Day 2008
2008/10/06
The United Nations has designated the first Monday in October each year as World Habitat Day. The idea is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right to adequate shelter for all. More »
2008/10/06
The United Nations has designated the first Monday in October each year as World Habitat Day. The idea is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right to adequate shelter for all. More »
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality establishes Environmental Management Framework
2008/09/23
The Environmental Management Framework (EMF) of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality is the first to be produced for an entire Service Delivery Region in South Africa. More »
2008/09/23
The Environmental Management Framework (EMF) of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality is the first to be produced for an entire Service Delivery Region in South Africa. More »
ICLEI invites local governments to the next phase of 'Local Action for Biodiversity' Initiative
2008/09/16
Since 2006, 21 local governments from fifteen countries pioneered the urban biodiversity project ‘Local Action for Biodiversity’ (LAB) by ICLEI. Phase 1 participants are now inviting peers to grow their ranks.
More »
2008/09/16
Since 2006, 21 local governments from fifteen countries pioneered the urban biodiversity project ‘Local Action for Biodiversity’ (LAB) by ICLEI. Phase 1 participants are now inviting peers to grow their ranks.
More »
ICLEI World Congress 2009 – 2nd Announcement
2008/09/12
Join mayors, councillors and senior officials of local governments in Edmonton, Canada to discuss future strategies of local sustainability. Attend the 5-day ICLEI World Congress 2009: Connecting Leaders - Advancing Local Action for Sustainability, from 14 - 18 June 2009. View the second announcement here [PDF], or visit the ICLEI World Congress website at www.iclei.org/worldcongress.
2008/09/12
Join mayors, councillors and senior officials of local governments in Edmonton, Canada to discuss future strategies of local sustainability. Attend the 5-day ICLEI World Congress 2009: Connecting Leaders - Advancing Local Action for Sustainability, from 14 - 18 June 2009. View the second announcement here [PDF], or visit the ICLEI World Congress website at www.iclei.org/worldcongress.
Events attended by ICLEI Africa
2nd Local Action for Biodiversity (LAB) Workshop
Durban (South Africa), 8 – 10 September 2008 More »
Durban (South Africa), 8 – 10 September 2008 More »
South Africa National Roundtable on Sustainable Consumption and Production (NRSCP)
Boksburg (South Africa), 19 August 2008 More »
Boksburg (South Africa), 19 August 2008 More »
World Water Week 2008
Stockholm (Sweden), 17 – 23 August 2008 More »
Stockholm (Sweden), 17 – 23 August 2008 More »
SCP/LA21 Anglophone Africa Regional Meeting of Partners
Mombasa (Kenya), 11 – 12 August 2008 More »
Mombasa (Kenya), 11 – 12 August 2008 More »
Preparatory Meeting for the 5th World Water Forum 2009
Tunis (Tunisia), 8 – 9 August 2008 More »
Tunis (Tunisia), 8 – 9 August 2008 More »
1st UCLG Africa (UCLGA) Congress
Accra (Ghana), 9 – 11 July 2008 More »
Accra (Ghana), 9 – 11 July 2008 More »
5th African Roundtable on Sustainable Consumption and Production (ARSCP-5)
Johannesburg (South Africa), 4 – 6 June 2008 More »
Johannesburg (South Africa), 4 – 6 June 2008 More »
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Contact Us
To contact the ICLEI Africa Secretariat or a member of staff, please send an email to: iclei-africa@iclei.org
If you would like more information about ICLEI worldwide, send an email to the ICLEI World Secretariat: iclei@iclei.org
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ICLEI Africa Secretariat
8th Floor, 44 Wale Street, Cape Town, 8001, SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: +27 21 487-2566 | Fax: +27 21 487-2578
E-mail: iclei-africa@iclei.org
If you would like more information about ICLEI worldwide, send an email to the ICLEI World Secretariat: iclei@iclei.org
View the ICLEI-AS staff details here
ICLEI Africa Secretariat
8th Floor, 44 Wale Street, Cape Town, 8001, SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: +27 21 487-2566 | Fax: +27 21 487-2578
E-mail: iclei-africa@iclei.org
