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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 31/07/2026

That's a wrap on #AfricanCITYFOODmonth 2026! 🌍🍲 This year's #LocalPlatesHealthyFutures campaign showed that healthier cities start with healthier food systems. Thank you to everyone who participated. The conversation continues: africa.iclei.org/african-city...

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 29/07/2026

Many African city residents rely on local fresh food markets to access healthier food but weak infrastructure puts food safety at risk. Discover 9 actions local governments & partners can take to improve food safety & protect public health: africa.iclei.org/resource/str... #ACFM2026

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 15/07/2026

This #WorldYouthSkillsDay, #AfriFOODlinks in collaboration with Mizizi Magazine showcases young leaders that are helping build #LocalPlatesHealthyFutures across Africa. 📖Learn more: mizizimag.africa/wp-content/u... #ACFM2026

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 10/07/2026

🥗🍎 Healthy food habits begin long before adulthood. The first 1,000 days of a child's life, from pregnancy to age two, lay the foundation for lifelong health, learning and wellbeing Learn more: 🔗https://africa.iclei.org/project/empowering-communities-through-school-food/

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 01/07/2026

#AfricanCITYFOODMonth starts this July! 🍎Join us as we explore 'Local Plates, Healthy Futures' through stories, insights and city action. 🔗Learn more: africa.iclei.org/african-cityfood-month #ACFM2026

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 29/04/2026

Did you know: 783m people face hunger while over 1bn tonnes of food is wasted each year? Join our webinar, featuring real world insights from Refreshi (South Africa), to explore how circular solutions can help recover food and retain value 🔗Register: bit.ly/circularfoodwebinar

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 24/03/2026

Congratulations to Addis Ababa & @MayorAdanechAbiebie for renewing your @iclei.org membership for another year! We look forward to continuing to provide you with our diverse range of technical services, programmes & resources, & supporting you on your sustainability journey.

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 03/03/2026

Congratulations to @LagosStateGovt & @jidesanwoolu for renewing your @ICLEI membership! We look forward to continuing to provide you with our diverse range of technical services, programmes & resources, & supporting you on your sustainability journey.

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 06/02/2026

Congrats to City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality & Sello Dada Morero for renewing your @iclei.org membership for another year! We look forward to continuing to provide you with our diverse range of technical services, programmes & resources, & supporting you on your sustainability journey.

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 27/11/2025

Congrats to Amathole District Municipality & Honourable Mayor Anele Ntsangani for renewing your @ICLEI membership for another year! We look forward to continuing to provide you with our diverse range of technical services, programmes & resources, & supporting you on your sustainability journey.

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 16/10/2025

On this 🍲 #WorldFoodDay & during 🏙️ #UrbanOctober, ICLEI Africa launches the African City Food Centre - a regional Centre of Excellence supporting cities to build sustainable, inclusive urban food systems that create better lives. 🔗 Learn more: africa.iclei.org/centres-afri...

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 10/10/2025

#AfriFOODlinks joins the #MUFPP Global Forum 2025 as cities mark 10 years of city-led food action! We’ll spotlight African innovation, collaboration & leadership driving sustainable urban food systems, and map out commitments to build on past success. 🔗 globalforum2025.milanurbanfoodpolicypact.org

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 03/10/2025

Congratulations to KwaDukuza Local Municipality & Sduduzo Gumede for renewing your @iclei.org membership for another year! We look forward to continuing to provide you with our diverse range of technical services, programmes & resources, & supporting you on your sustainability journey.

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 17/09/2025

Congratulations to uMhlathuze Local Municipality & Mayor Xolani Ngwezi for renewing your @iclei.org membership for another year! We look forward to continuing to provide you with our diverse range of technical services, programmes & resources, & supporting you on your sustainability journey.

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 17/09/2025

Congratulations to @cityofct.bsky.social & Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis for renewing your @iclei.org membership for another year! We look forward to continuing to provide you with our diverse range of technical services, programmes & resources, & supporting you on your sustainability journey.

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 12/08/2025

Happy International Youth Day! 🎥 Watch as #AfriFOODlinks Youth Ambassadors advocate for transformed urban food systems: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5ll.... They call on their city leaders and peers to act, reminding us that food is cross-cutting and collaboration is key! Learn more: bit.ly/412kE8d

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Bold, youth-led transformation of urban food systems

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 31/07/2025

Haven't submitted? The #AfricanCITYFOODmonth photo competition deadline has been extended to 14 Aug! Submit your entry & share your photos & stories celebrating those shaping resilient, inclusive food futures in Africa. 🔗 Details: afrifoodlinks.org/photography-... #ThroughFood #WhoFeedsTheFuture

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 30/07/2025

🍎🥗 Well-planned school meal programmes can play a vital role in supporting children’s health, cognitive development, and ability to thrive in learning. It’s about quality and nutrition – not just quantity. 👉 Learn more about the #AfricanCITYFOODMonth campaign: africa.iclei.org/african-city...

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 28/07/2025

What if the key to child nutrition is already growing in our backyards? 🌿 This #AfricanCITYFOODMonth we emphasize how indigenous food knowledge can build stronger food systems. Let’s protect it, teach it and use it to ensure there’s #NoChildLeftBehind in our cities 🌍

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 25/07/2025

👶🏽🍲 The first 1000 days shape a child’s future. This #AfricanCITYFOODMonth theme #NoChildLeftBehind draws attention to the urgent need to address stunting and overweight among children in African cities by improving early childhood nutrition. Every child deserves a healthy start. 🌍💡

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ICLEI CBC @cbc.iclei.org · 21/07/2025

🌍 Join the #DaringCites session on Local Action, National Impact: Advancing Climate Goals Through Nature and Governance 📅 24 July 2025 ⏰ 10:00 – 11:00 CET 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 16/07/2025

Congrats to Vacoas-Phoenix Municipal Council & Mayor Sunjeevsing Dindyal for renewing your @iclei.org membership for another year! We look forward to continuing to provide our diverse range of technical services, programmes & resources, & supporting you on your sustainability journey.

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 16/07/2025

Congratulations to the Association of District Councils of Mauritius for renewing your @iclei.org membership for another year! We look forward to continuing to provide our diverse range of technical services, programmes and resources, and supporting you on your sustainability journey.

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 16/07/2025

Congratulations to Savanne District Council for renewing your @iclei.org membership for another year! We look forward to continuing to provide you with our diverse range of technical services, programmes and resources, and supporting you on your sustainability journey.

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 07/07/2025

🔊 #SonActivé | Chiraz Beji de l'INNTA - une organisation partenaire du projet #AfriFOODlinks - partage un message puissant en ce #AfricanCITYFOODmonth sur l'importance de faire progresser la santé et le bien-être des enfants #ThroughFood. 🎧 Écoutez ses paroles inspirantes ✨ [Subtitles in English]

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 02/07/2025

📸 #WhoFeedsTheFuture? Enter the 2025 #AfricanCITYFOODmonth Photo Competition to share powerful visual stories celebrating the people & places nourishing Africa’s next generation. 🗓️ Competition closes: 31 July 2025 🔗 Entry details: afrifoodlinks.org/photography-...

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 01/07/2025

📣 #AfricanCITYFOODmonth 2025 kicks off today! This July, we're spotlighting how African cities can lead in building sustainable food systems that ensure there’s #NoChildLeftBehind. From school meals to urban agriculture, city-level action can nourish futures, one plate at a time. 🍽️

Today marks the launch of #AfricanCITYFOODmonth 2025. Join us throughout July for a month-long campaign under the banner: “No Child Left Behind: Nourishing Africa’s Urban Future.” We’ll be highlighting stories of impactful and innovative child-centred food system solutions from across African cities.

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 27/06/2025

Did you know today is Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day? ⚡We’re celebrating the role of SMEs leading the charge in Africa’s energy revolution through the #SESA project Learn more now: africa.iclei.org/resource/sma...

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 25/06/2025

🚀The full potential of SMEs to accelerate renewable energy in Africa requires government support. From fostering partnerships to creating enabling policies, local governments can collaborate with SMEs to implement innovative, practical & scalable energy solutions. africa.iclei.org/resource/sma...

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 23/06/2025

🔥 Why are SMEs important? ✔ 90% of Africa’s businesses = SMEs ✔ Fast, nimble, practical ✔ Closer to the ground, connected to community needs #SESAproject Learn more: africa.iclei.org/resource/sma...

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 19/06/2025

⚡Through the #SESA Project, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are demonstrating their agility and innovation, turning renewable energy into opportunity. Watch the full video: africa.iclei.org/resource/sma...

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 09/06/2025

🥭🛍️ Lilongwe & Lusaka’s #FreshFoodMarkets can be a great source of healthier food options but governance issues, infrastructure problems & climate shocks hinder #foodsafety & urban #foodsecurity. 💡 Our 🆕 reports explore why investing in markets is critical: africa.iclei.org/project/stre...

Download the Strengthening Fresh Food Markets (Lilongwe City Assessment Report) on the ICLEI Africa website. The project affiliated with these reports is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH’s Global Programme Food Systems Transformation.

Download the Strengthening Fresh Food Markets (Lusaka City Assessment Report) on the ICLEI Africa website. The project affiliated with these reports is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH’s Global Programme Food Systems Transformation.

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 21/05/2025

Only 3 DAYS to go! 🎉The #UrbanActionFestival by #RISEAfrica kicks off in Cape Town from 25–29 May! Join us for plenaries, workshops, microtalks, field visits & more—exploring REALISING UNBOUND POSSIBILITIES 🚀 🎟️ Buy tickets: riseafrica.iclei.org/rise-2025

Countdown to the inaugural in-person 2025 Urban Action Festival by RISE Africa

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 20/05/2025

Under #ENACTUS, 5 enterprises are conducting targeted consumer insights sessions in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area 🇺🇬 to boost #cleancooking access for 230,000+ households living in #informality. We are listening, learning & co-creating solutions rooted in lived realities.

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 30/04/2025

The #RISEAfrica2025 Urban Action Festival, hosted by Changing Cities & ICLEI Africa, is coming to #CapeTown from 25-29 May 2025! Explore, engage, imagine & re-imagine the UNBOUND POSSIBILITIES of our African cities! 🎟️Buy tickets now! 🔗https://riseafrica.iclei.org/rise-2025/

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 08/04/2025

NEW COURSE 📢 People-centred decision making for nature-based solutions Catalysing innovative finance mechanisms for nature! 🍃Our course teaches you how to mobilise resources & develop project concept notes to secure funding for nature 🌍Join the course: learnwithicleiafrica.org/courses/empo...

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 03/04/2025

NEW COURSE 📢 People-centred decision making for nature-based solutions Integrating biodiversity into urban planning Our course explores sustainable land-use practices, green infrastructure & mainstreaming NbS to build resilient cities🏙️ Enroll today: learnwithicleiafrica.org/courses/empo...

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 01/04/2025

NEW COURSE 📢 People-centred decision making for nature-based solutions 🏛️ Governance that works for nature! Our course equips you with the tools to integrate NbS into decision-making & drive impactful change in your city Join now: learnwithicleiafrica.org/courses/empo...

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 27/03/2025

NEW COURSE 📢 People-centred decision making for nature-based solutions #ParticipatoryMethods matter 🗣️Our course teaches participatory approaches to foster collaboration, community ownership & contextually relevant outcomes for urban nature Learn more: learnwithicleiafrica.org/courses/empo...

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 25/03/2025

NEW COURSE 📢 People-centred decision making for nature-based solutions 🤝DYK urban biodiversity management intersects with human & gender rights? 🌳Explores equitable access, participation & social justice in safeguarding urban nature in our new course: learnwithicleiafrica.org/courses/empo...

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 20/03/2025

NEW ONLINE COURSE JUST LAUNCHED Empowering urban communities: People-centred decision making for nature-based solutions! Learn how to build #ResilientCities by recentering people in urban biodiversity management. 👉 Enroll now: learnwithicleiafrica.org/courses/empo...

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CitiesWithNature & RegionsWithNature @citieswithnature.org · 28/02/2025

Mark your calendars for the #CitiesWithWater webinar series exploring the theme: TOO LITTLE, TOO MUCH, TOO DIRTY 💙 Join @iclei.org & the World Water Council 📅 26 March, 13h00 CET 💧 Water scarcity Featuring Cape Town, São Paulo, Barcelona & more Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) @iclei.org · 25/02/2025

📣 Calling all photographers across Africa! 📷 Under the theme “Where We Gather,” the #RISEAfrica2025 by @icleiafrica.bsky.social Photo Competition invites you to capture the vibrant spaces in cities that bring us together. Submit by 20 March & win up to US$750 🏆 🔗 riseafrica.iclei.org/photo-compet...

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CitiesWithNature & RegionsWithNature @citieswithnature.org · 18/02/2025

🌿Exciting news! Our new #CitiesWithNature GUIDES are live on the Tools & Resources page🌍 Looking for ways to enhance urban nature in your city? Explore our database for insights on biodiversity, climate action, DRR, health & social well-being 🌇 🔗 citieswithnature.org/tools-and-re...

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 18/02/2025

Cities are uniquely positioned to drive local action to protect our wetlands. Wetlands provide a wide range of benefits to urban communities but are under immense pressure due to human activity. See 5 key action areas for cities to take action #ForNature 💚 africa.iclei.org/five-key-act...

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 07/02/2025

#WEFENEXUSForum25: ICLEI Africa Senior Officer, Moez Allaoui, announced the exciting Urban Circular #Water Resilience Initiative by ICLEI Africa, GIZ, Morocco’s Ministry of Urban Planning & the regions of Tangier & Marrakech 🇲🇦 Key focus areas: Awareness, Peer learning & Local action💧 🌍 #Morocco

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 05/02/2025

#WEFENEXUSForum25, Tangier 🇲🇦 ICLEI Africa's Regional Director Kobie Brand chairing a panel on #multilevelgovernance highlighted: #Nexus is about understanding resource interdependencies. ⬇️negative cross-sector impacts. ⬆️co-benefits & managing trade-offs. Looking forward to tomorrow's engagements

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 05/02/2025

Celebrating new African wetlands cities! 🐸 Congratulations to Kasane-Kazungula and Shakawe in #Botswana, Mehdya in #Morocco and Victoria Falls in #Zimbabwe 💚 See all new 31 cities here: www.ramsar.org/news/global-...

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Global commitment to urban wetlands grows with announcement of 31 new Wetland Cities

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CitiesWithNature & RegionsWithNature @citieswithnature.org · 26/11/2024

Cities and regions are critical to addressing #biodiversity loss & reconnecting people with nature. #CitiesWithNature can be a part of the solution #ForNature 🏙️🌳🐦 Find out more & explore the value of cities for nature here: citieswithnature.org/the-value-of...

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ICLEI Africa @africa.iclei.org · 30/01/2025

Cape Coast City #ActForWetlands 💚 Through our #UNAResilience project, #CapeCoast, Ghana has developed a Roadmap, using a people-centred approach, to restore the Fosu lagoon, balancing conservation with economic benefits & climate resilience. #WorldWetlandsDay #WWD2025

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