The first day of the LoCS4Africa 2017 Congress saw mayors, dignitaries, experts and researchers
from around Africa gather to discuss the challenge of water for cities in the face of an uncertain
climate. Mayors endorsed the Ekurhuleni Declaration on Water and Sanitation for Cities, the
Africa-EU Innovation Alliance for Water and Climate (Afrialliance) initiative was launched, and
delegates shared stories of successful water and climate adaptation initiatives. Read more
about the day below.
African leaders talk water for cities at Locs4Africa 2017
The LoCS4Africa 2017 congress kicked off on a high note on World Water Day, 22 March. With over 400 registered delegates, 40 Mayors and 150 city representatives from 40 different countries, the congress aims to stimulate engagement and strategic discussions around solutions to water challenges in African cities amid climate uncertainties.
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LoCS4Africa launches Ekurhuleni Declaration on Water and Sanitation for Cities on World Water Day 2017
ICLEI is thrilled to announce the endorsement of the Ekurhuleni Declaration on Water and Sanitation for Cities on World Water Day 2017...
Read more or download the Declaration here
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Inspiring #Water4Cities infrastructure development
LWATSAN - The Lake Victoria Region Water and Sanitation Initiative was implemented in small towns around Lake Victoria in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Capacity building of utility management was found to work best in conjunction with infrastructure improvement.
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New innovation partnership ‘AfriAlliance’ to link water needs and climate solutions in Africa
World Water Day, also Day 1 of the LoCS4Africa 2017 Congress, saw the...
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What are leaders in climate change solutions doing right?
We have good policies, so now the question is how we move from policy to actions. - Prof Matthew Glasser, Centre for Urban Law and Finance...
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Partnerships and lessons expected to be key outcomes of LoCS4Africa 2017
Mayors from around Africa upheld ICLEI’s Local Climate Solutions for Africa 2017: Water & Climate Congress (#LoCS4Africa) as an...
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