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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.



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

Promote
renewable energy and energy efficiency interventions

Accelerate
sustainable energy access and the clean cooking transition

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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Publications & reports
Multi-level Governance Dialogue Report
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Publications & reports
Workshop Report: Serious Games, Policy Dialogue and Clean Cooking
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Posters & infographics
Renewable energy capacity building needs in Africa
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Posters & infographics
Pathway projects

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Smart Energy Solutions for Africa
We provide energy access technologies and replicable business models and generate local opportunities for economic development and social cohesion.
Equitable and people-centered development
Low emission development
Resilient development

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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.
Resilient development

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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.
Equitable and people-centered development
Resilient development
Pathway news updates

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

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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

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