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Low emission development pathway

Low emission development pathway

The low emission development pathway curbs climate change, creates new economic opportunities and improves the health of human and natural systems.

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This pathway’s focus areas

Promote

Promote

renewable energy and energy efficiency interventions

Accelerate

Accelerate

sustainable energy access and the clean cooking transition

Prioritise

Prioritise

sustainable mobility

They reduce greenhouse gas emissions in all activities, especially in transport, waste and buildings. They aim for carbon neutral infrastructure and operations by mid-century, and usher in a renewable energy era, by committing to 100 percent renewable energy, divesting from fossil fuels and using nature-based solutions. They promote sustainable passenger and freight mobility, prioritize clean fuel policies and electric vehicles from renewable energy, and give priority to people-centered mobility solutions.

Pathway resources

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Multi-level Governance Dialogue Report
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Multi-level Governance Dialogue Report

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Publications & reports
Workshop Report: Serious Games, Policy Dialogue and Clean Cooking
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Workshop Report: Serious Games, Policy Dialogue and Clean Cooking

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Renewable energy capacity building needs in Africa
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Renewable energy capacity building needs in Africa

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Pathway projects

Smart Energy Solutions for Africa

Smart Energy Solutions for Africa

We provide energy access technologies and replicable business models and generate local opportunities for economic development and social cohesion.
Training coastal cities for resilience
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Training coastal cities for resilience

We support and facilitate capacity building within coastal cities through sharing knowledge on adapting to climate change and enhancing resilience.
African Cities Research Consortium

African Cities Research Consortium

We bring together stakeholders to generate insights and evidence that will help improve the living conditions, services and life chances of all city residents.

Pathway news updates

ICLEI Africa supports Mozambique municipalities to develop joint climate and energy plan
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15 September 2023

ICLEI Africa supports Mozambique municipalities to develop joint climate and energy plan

Breaking barriers in the adoption of clean cooking technologies in Malawi: The role of finance, awareness and collaboration
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18 August 2023

Breaking barriers in the adoption of clean cooking technologies in Malawi: The role of finance, awareness and collaboration

Cities and regions will make their voices heard at Africa Climate Week
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18 August 2023

Cities and regions will make their voices heard at Africa Climate Week