This webinar will explore how city networks and collaborative platforms can support African cities in advancing urban greening and addressing the challenges of sustainable urbanization. It will examine the role of existing initiatives and collectives in facilitating knowledge exchange, strengthening capacities, enhancing cities’ visibility and fostering cooperation among local governments, practitioners, researchers and other stakeholders. The session will highlight complementarities, existing gaps and opportunities for stronger synergies among networks working on urban sustainability. Through the sharing of examples, tools and recent publications, participants will discuss how city stakeholders can be empowered to tackle the challenges faced by cities and their inhabitants and to accelerate the transition towards greener African cities.
📌 Webinar objectives :
- Explore the role of city networks and collectives in greening African cities
- Examine complementarities and gaps in topics covered and target audiences
- Share tools and cases studies to support urban greening
- Engage cities and stakeholders in networks and knowledge exchange
Speakers:
- Guido Santini, Programme Coordinator, Green Cities Initiative FAO
- Jeet Mistry, Urban Forestry Officer, Green Cities Initiative, FAO
- Ayanda Roji, Head of Environmental Education and Research, Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo
- Ingrid Coetzee , Director Biodiversity, Nature & Health, ICLEI Cities Biodiversity Center
- Shruti Narayan, Managing Director, Regions and Mayoral Engagement, C40
With moderation by Alix FRANCOISE, Technical Advisor, Green Cities Initiative, FAO, Rozenn NAKANABO DIALLO, Assistant Professor, Sciences Po Bordeaux, France and Giordano DELLA ROSSA, Urban Forestry and Landscape Specialist, FAO
This webinar is ideal for urban policymakers and stakeholders, including national and local authorities, civil-society organizations, private sector, and donors, to share experiences and explore new tools for addressing urban challenges.