The second day of the LoCS4Africa 2017 Congress saw in-depth discussions and conversations around water management and climate adaptation in African cities. Workshops and interactive sessions brought mayors and technical experts together to grapple with real-world challenges and identify practical solutions. Read more about the day below.
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Look who’s talking: protect our wetlands!
What are the current trends in the use and preservation of wetlands, and what is the role of wetlands in planning for municipalities?
These questions were in the spotlight on Day 2 of LoCS4Africa 2017. Delegates had an opportunity to explore the challenges associated with water services and how...
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Practical ways to improve urban river management
LoCS4Africa delegates workshopped a guideline for urban river management that considers the important role of communities...
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“Nexus” thinking for water, energy and food in cities
Water, energy and food may be seen as different fields entirely, but in the spirit of LoCS4Africa 2017, it is time to stop working in silos....
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Covenant of Mayors grows African cities’ resilience
Through ICLEI’s support, The Covenant of Mayors is improving resilience and planning in African cities like Bafut, Windhoek and Durban.
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Water and the Sustainable Development Goals in the spotlight
Water flows through almost every one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set out by the UN, even though SDG 6 is wholly dedicated to water...
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What does “green infrastructure” mean for African cities?
The Gauteng City Region Observatory (GCRO) has launched a new video and book on green infrastructure - the video is highly engaging and explains why green infrastructure matters.
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Building climate resilience for African coastal cities
"Building resilience is crucial - when coastlines lose their resilience, communities lose public space." This sentiment, voiced by Coastal Coordinator for the City of Cape Town, Mr Darryl Colenbrander, highlights the...
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