RISE Africa report 2025

Authors

Paul Currie, Director: Urban Systems Unit, Urban Systems, ICLEI Africa

Vida Madighi-Oghu, Professional Officer: RISE Africa Community L, Urban Systems, ICLEI Africa

Contributors

Zakiyya Atkins
Sinethemba Mthethwa
Amy Murgatroyd
Luka Dreyer
Mulesa Lumina
Kabelo Williams
Jarita Kassen
Erin Hill
Ruby Schalit
Jodi Allemeier
Niklas Scheuer
Ivan Pauw
Kiera Crowe Pettersson
Jokudu Guya
Tiago Damasceno
Bongiwe Simka
Clara Marais & Luke Metelerkamp

Africa’s urban future demands that we move beyond conventional approaches. As our cities grapple with the interconnected challenges of climate impacts, resource constraints and rapid growth, we cannot afford inaction. Instead, we must embrace hope as an active force for transformation.

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