Welcome
A warm welcome to the ICLEI Africa website. We invite you to visit regularly for up-to-date information on ICLEI's activities in Africa.
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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 »
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
Local Government Climate Sessions to begin on 9 December
2008/12/08
Nearly 400 participants are convening in Poznań, Poland, on the occasion of the United Nations Climate Change Conference. Their message is clear: local action on climate must become part of national climate strategies. Website »
2008/12/08
Nearly 400 participants are convening in Poznań, Poland, on the occasion of the United Nations Climate Change Conference. Their message is clear: local action on climate must become part of national climate strategies. Website »
Letter from the Regional Director: ICLEI Africa
2008/11/28
The Regional Director of the ICLEI Africa Secretariat, Ms Kobie Brand, has provided an overview of upcoming events and news in a letter to ICLEI Africa Members, partners, stakeholders and friends. View letter » [PDF]
2008/11/28
The Regional Director of the ICLEI Africa Secretariat, Ms Kobie Brand, has provided an overview of upcoming events and news in a letter to ICLEI Africa Members, partners, stakeholders and friends. View letter » [PDF]
ICLEI World Congress 2009 – Registration now open
2008/11/25
Register now to make sure you can join us at the ICLEI World Congress in Edmonton, Canada from 14 to 18 June 2009. Places are limited and the deadline for official registration is 15 April 2009. Reduced fees apply to participants from countries with a Gross National Income (GNI) of less than US$ 9,205. The congress will showcase the vast work of ICLEI members on advancing sustainability. Website »
2008/11/25
Register now to make sure you can join us at the ICLEI World Congress in Edmonton, Canada from 14 to 18 June 2009. Places are limited and the deadline for official registration is 15 April 2009. Reduced fees apply to participants from countries with a Gross National Income (GNI) of less than US$ 9,205. The congress will showcase the vast work of ICLEI members on advancing sustainability. Website »
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 »
Events attended by ICLEI Africa
Workshop: "Groundwater in SADC IWRM Initiative"
Gaborone (Botswana), 18 – 19 November 2008 More »
Gaborone (Botswana), 18 – 19 November 2008 More »
UNEP Regional Consultation Meeting for Africa (in preparation for the 10th Global Civil Society Forum)
Nairobi (Kenya), 10 – 11 November 2008 More »
Nairobi (Kenya), 10 – 11 November 2008 More »
2nd Local Action for Biodiversity (LAB) Workshop
Durban (South Africa), 8 – 10 September 2008 More »
Durban (South Africa), 8 – 10 September 2008 More »
Newsletters
ICLEI Africa News
We intend to re-launch this newsletter with a fresh look in the first half of 2009, whilst we investigate options for communications across the African continent.
Previous issues of ICLEI Africa News »
We intend to re-launch this newsletter with a fresh look in the first half of 2009, whilst we investigate options for communications across the African continent.
Previous issues of ICLEI Africa News »
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
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
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
