The world is rapidly urbanising with a majority of the urban growth taking place in Africa and developing countries. The challenges posed by urbanisation are exacerbated by climate change impacts. Poor living conditions in many of Africa’s urban areas increase the vulnerability of urban dwellers. While cities can be very vulnerable to climate change, they also have the potential to play a strong role in mitigation and adaptation through improved land-use strategies, building codes and regulation, local economic planning and environmental planning to support sustainable development.

As Africa works towards achieving a green economy, International…