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Reflections from COP26: Can city-level climate action catalyse global change?

Reflections from COP26: Can city-level climate action catalyse global change?

Nov 19, 2021 | Freetown, Nairobi, News

By Hannah van Rooyen, African Cities Research Consortium digital communications officer With 68% of the global population projected to live in urban areas by 2050, efforts to address the risks posed by the climate crisis need to consider the realities of the billions...
Can housing reform help cities deal with climate change whilst reducing poverty?

Can housing reform help cities deal with climate change whilst reducing poverty?

Oct 20, 2021 | News

By Hannah van Rooyen, African Cities Research Consortium digital communications officer More than 1 billion people around the world currently lack access to adequate and affordable housing – a figure expected to triple by 2030. During this period, climate-related...
Partner Spotlight: International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)

Partner Spotlight: International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)

Aug 2, 2021 | Profile

The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy research institute, working for more equitable and sustainable development. Through partnerships with local organisations in cities in Africa, Asia and Latin America, IIED works to gather...
The political opportunities and obstacles associated with Africa’s urban challenges

The political opportunities and obstacles associated with Africa’s urban challenges

Jul 9, 2021 | News

By Ezana Haddis Weldeghebrael, research associate at The University of Manchester “Forget planning, politics first.” – Shuaib LwasaUrban Action Lab, Uganda As part of the Development Studies Association Annual Conference, the African Cities Research Consortium...
Getting to know Africa’s 100 largest cities

Getting to know Africa’s 100 largest cities

Jun 3, 2021 | Accra, Addis Ababa, Commentary, Dar es Salaam, Lagos

What can we learn from looking at Africa through the lens of its cities? This blog is the fourth in a series exploring different aspects of city development and urban change in Africa, featuring contributions from researchers and practitioners working within the...
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