The City and Local Government Enabling Environment (CEE) initiative will support 30 countries in the region to identify and address gaps in policy, legal and institutional frameworks that are impacting the efficiency of local governments.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), together with urban and scientific organisations, will organise an international scientific conference on cities and climate change in 2018 to further the scientific understanding of climate change and cities.

In September, the Cities Alliance organised a workshop to encourage mutual learning between members and partners in Africa, increase collaboration efforts, and establish strategic orientations for Cities Alliance future activities in Africa.