Case Study
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Cape Town, South Africa: Energy Water Waste Forum
Model: Non-Commercial Convening
Abstract
Cape Town convenes and funds an Energy Water Waste Forum, which is listed as a sub-action in the city’s Climate Action Plan. Over time, it has become a ‘think tank’ for constructive discussions between the city government and businesses on energy, water, and waste.
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C40 City-Business Climate Alliance Workshop | Cape Town, South Africa
Convening workshop for African cities and businesses to address key climate challenges
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eThekwini, South Africa: Open Data Crisis Map
Model: Enabling Innovation
Clean Energy & Buildings Finance Academy
Hosted in Cape Town, this UrbanShift workshop brought together eight cities to discuss the promotion and financing of small-scale clean energy generation on public and private buildings.
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How Cities can Support Workers in Extreme Heat
Cities can play an important role in ensuring decent conditions for vulnerable workers, protecting them from the effects of extreme heat and promoting the right to healthy and safe workplaces. Here’s how cities can get started.