Liveable cities

The residents of Nigeria’s largest city suffer from severe air pollution, traffic congestion and car-centric urban planning. Local initiatives are proposing solutions to redesign public spaces and transport – from citizen science to car-free days.

Climate disasters affect the most vulnerable in urban settings. Experiences from Nairobi and other African cities prove that community-led planning can strengthen resilience and support more just and sustainable urban development.

While Africa’s cities are growing fast, residents of informal settlements are developing practical solutions to the challenges they face – from the provision of basic services to climate resilience.