Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, comprising the city of Port Elizabeth and over a million people, is a popular tourist destination with a rich biodiversity, blue flag beaches and a sunny temperate climate. More»
The Local Government Area of Isoko South, in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, is one of ICLEI's oldest African members. This local government has engaged in pioneering work to combat the effects of oil and gas pollution as well as flooding. We would like to hail their commitment and initiative as leaders of the drive for sustainability among Africa's local governments. More»
Past members of the month
Uganda Local Governments’ Association (ULGA)
"The Uganda Local Governments’ Association (ULGA) is the National Association of Local Governments of Uganda. Through energetic lobbying and networking, ULGA works to build and unite democratic and accountable local governments, capable of delivering efficient and sustainable services." More»
Past members of the month
Kitwe, Zambia
In size and population, Kitwe is one of the biggest cities in Zambia, with over half a million people. It is also an area of highly developed commerce and industry and has a mining network on its outskirts. More»
July 2012
Botswana Association of Local Authorities (BALA)
BALA is an association that was formed in 1983 as a vehicle to drive the promotion of unity, solidarity and cooperation among local authorities. More»
June 2012
uMgungundlovu District Municipality, South Africa
June's Featured Member of the Month is uMgungundlovu District Municipality! Located in KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, the municipality boasts numerous initiatives in the field of sustainable development. More»
May 2012
Addis Ababa
April's Featured Member of the Month is Ethiopia’s Capital City Addis Ababa! Addis Ababa is also a state and is where the African Union (AU) is based. It also hosts the headquarters of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). More»