Cities Alliance

💡 🌍 Globally, over one billion people live in #InformalSettlements, facing a lack of access to basic #infrastructure, #health services, and adequate #housing. Over the last five years, Cities Alliance, in partnership with SDI. (Slum Dwellers International) and Sida, has been running a multi-phase programme to support civil society organisations in 1️⃣ 6️⃣ countries. Together we are promoting #community-led #UrbanDevelopment transitioning from the pandemic to long-term recovery and #ClimateAdaptation. Here is how ➡ https://lnkd.in/dDZDVC7A #InclusiveCities #SustainableCities #SDG11

🏚 The global #HousingCrisis is sustained by housing systems that fail to address the needs of the majority. Adopting a #HousingJustice lens can identify transformative interventions to challenge and reform these unfair and unsustainable systems. The new paper "Towards Housing Justice" by International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)'s Camila Cociña and Alexandre Apsan Frediani, makes 4 key propositions to reshape housing policy and practice: ➡ Anti-discriminatory Housing Policy: Promote affirmative actions to support systematically discriminated groups across gender, ethnicity, race, class, tenancy status, migration status, sexual orientation, and ability. ➡ Radically Democratic Housing Production: Embrace and expand democratic structures like cooperatives, community land trusts, and inclusive public housing. ➡ Housing as Infrastructure for Better Cities: Treat housing as social, care, and reparative infrastructure to promote sustainable urban development. ➡ Expanded Visions for Housing Futures: Engage with diverse actors and knowledge systems to address the needs and aspirations of the majority. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUk8Y2CQ #InclusiveCities #SustainableCities #BetterCities

✨ Launching our new publication "Back to the Future: #Heritage-based Solutions for #ClimateResilience in #MENA Cities," developed in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity International, UN Environment Programme and the Union for the Mediterranean, among other partners. #Cities in the MENA region are grappling with severe climate challenges, including water shortages and floods. This year, temperatures exceeded 50°C in some areas, severely impacting public health. Solutions to protect our most vulnerable communities are urgently needed. We can leverage simple, cost-effective solutions from our historical Mediterranean cities, such as rainwater harvesting, natural cooling methods, and sun protection ☀. By rediscovering and adapting these techniques, we can address today's climate challenges, particularly in social housing and low-income neighbourhoods. 📑 Check the publication to see how: https://lnkd.in/e9prBeMq Sida European Parliament UNESCO C40 Cities ICLEI AVSI Foundation UNOPS ECDPM 🔎 🌍 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH IHS, Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam Clima-Med - Acting for Climate in South Mediterranean Stantec Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada

💡 Join us tomorrow, for the #GAPIII Structured Dialogue, bringing together EU Delegations, civil society, and local authorities, to share best practices for women's and girls' rights, and #GenderEquality globally. Hear about initiatives in #Nepal, #Ethiopia, and #Colombia, including our #CitiesForWomen Nepal project, in partnership with the #EU, UNOPS and UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme), focusing on climate-responsive and inclusive public spaces. 📅 9 July 2024 ⏰ 2pm - 4 pm CEST online 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/ek5BmccZ #InclusiveCities #SDG11 European External Action Service European Commission Giulia Maci #EloisaAstudillo Capacity4dev

🌍 🎂 👏 Celebrating 25 years of inclusive city development! In May 2024, the Cities Alliance Assembly gathered our members and partners in Naivasha, #Kenya, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to fostering #InclusiveCities. 💡 This Assembly provided a platform to reflect on past achievements and building on the strengths of our Partnership, how to collectively address addressing today's pressing issues, from #climate change and #migration dynamics to the challenges of working in increasingly fragile contexts. ⭐ Notable highlights included electing María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés as our new President, and the European Commission joining the Alliance. Explore the report to learn more about our collective journey and the way forward ➡ https://lnkd.in/ebKHw8M5 #InclusiveCities #SustainableUrbanDevelopment #CitiesAlliance25 SDI. (Slum Dwellers International) Sida UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Reall United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) UCLG Africa International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) #CLGF #DepartmentOfHumanSettlements USAID Habitat for Humanity International IHS, Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam Metropolis, World Association of the Major Metropolises AVSI Foundation UNOPS The World Bank Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation

🌍 Introducing the #Her4Energy Toolkit ⚡ to assess and foster women's participation in climate-resilient energy initiatives. Despite their crucial role in energy management, women remain underrepresented in the energy sector. Her4Energy integrates gender perspectives into energy projects and policies. By transforming energy initiatives into inclusive, sustainable solutions, it aims to bridge the gender gap and empower women in the transition to sustainable energy. The tool encourages collaboration among policymakers, community leaders, and private sector partners. By empowering women to take leadership in the energy sector, the tool positions women as key agents of change in sustainable energy goals. Explore the toolkit: https://lnkd.in/eWd8h4Qn #InclusiveCities #ClimateResilience #WomenInEnergy #EnergyTransition Sida International Energy Agency (IEA) UNESCO UNOPS

💡 Join us tomorrow, 27 June/14:30 CEST, for an enlightening event in the Urban Innovation for Just and #SustainableCities series. This session will explore how #NatureBasedSolutions can protect vulnerable urban residents from climate impacts and build #resilience. REGISTER ➡ https://lnkd.in/d7Qy4tEG #InclusiveCities #SDG11 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) ICLEI SDI. (Slum Dwellers International) UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) CAHF | Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa City Diplomacy Lab African Union for Housing Finance (AUHF)

📢 #CallForProposals: We're looking for technical implementing partners in #DRC, #Sudan, #Uganda, #Ethiopia & #Somalia, for our new programme on Sustainable Integration of #Displacement-affected Communities in Sub-Saharan #Africa #SUIDAC🌍 ☑ Learn more and apply until 16 July: https://lnkd.in/ex3BM7EH #InclusiveCities #WithRefugees European Commission UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency IGAD United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) UCLG Africa IOM - UN Migration UNOPS UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) Devex All Things Urban ReliefWeb Florence Lozet

🌍 #DYK: At the end of 2023, there were 43.4 million #refugees globally, with many seeking safety and opportunities in #cities. On #WorldRefugeeDay, Cities Alliance reaffirms its commitment to supporting the sustainable integration of refugees and their host communities to build inclusive and resilient urban spaces. Our new #SUIDAC programme, in partnership with the European Commission, exemplifies these efforts by enhancing self-reliance and social cohesion in cities across #DRC, #Ethiopia, #Somalia, #Sudan, and #Uganda. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-cidjAf #InclusiveCities #WithRefugees UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency IGAD

📢 Cities Alliance has launched a comprehensive strategy to tackle climate change in MENA cities with a focus on inclusivity and resilience. 👫 With 73% of MENA’s population (305 million) living in cities, it is crucial to ensure that urban spaces are ready for future heatwave, floods, and that the citizens' needs are taken into account. 💧 The MENA region holds only 1% of the world’s freshwater but covers 9.5% of the world’s land area. Key actions include: 🌱 Sustainable Infrastructure: Developing green and inclusive urban infrastructure such as parks, green roofs, and urban agriculture (for enhanced food security) 🏘️ Inclusive Planning: Engaging all residents, including women and marginalized communities, in climate adaptation efforts to address climate-resilient and gender-sensitive infrastructure. 💡 Renewable Energy: Integrating renewable energy sources in urban infrastructure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 👩👧👦 Support for Vulnerable Groups and Refugees: Implementing projects that target vulnerable populations, enhancing their resilience and livelihood options. 📊 Community Engagement: Empowering local communities, particularly women, in renewable energy projects and sustainable waste management. 🏛️ Regional Collaboration: Strengthening partnerships with local and national governments, NGOs, and grassroots organizations. 💼 Capacity Building: Training local authorities and community groups on climate adaptation and disaster risk management. You can download the full report by searching "Climate-Proof Cities, Cities for People" online.