However, the message was strikingly consistent: cities are ready to act, yet remain constrained by a financial system that struggles to reach
Africa Urban Forum, established by African Union, serves as a platform to coordinate efforts on sustainable urbanisation and human settlements
Empowered cities and regions, combined with structured cooperation and access to finance, can unlock faster, more effective climate action,
As air pollution continues to threaten millions of lives worldwide, policymakers, scientists, and development partners gathered in Thailand last week to accelerate practical solutions for cleaner skies and healthier communities. The Better Air Quality Conference 2026, held from 11–13…
Earlier this month, in an advisory on 3rd March, the Kenya Meteorological Department warned of heavy rainfall with the risk of flooding across the country. Due to the early warning, a functional authority would be expected to create contingencies…
The rain had just stopped late in the evening, and having been cooped up in the apartment all afternoon, I asked my friend if we could go to the rooftop of their building to watch the Nairobi City lights…
The significance is prominent for it signals that multilevel governance is not just an add-on but central to national climate strategies
To bridge the long-standing gap between project design and investment, the coalition will help cities prepare infrastructure plans
Africa is rapidly urbanizing. In Nairobi alone, the urban population has swelled from under 4 million in 2015 to a projected 5.7 million by 2025. With this growth, extreme heat events are no longer just uncomfortable; they’re deadly. The…
Ramsar Convention on wetlands COP15 is deemed a wake-up call and an opportunity to act decisively before the window closes