Urban2063, a coalition of 13 leading African and global institutions led by the African Centre for Cities at the University of Cape Town, has launched “The Unstoppable Force” — a groundbreaking Cityscapes Magazine Special Report that reimagines Africa’s urban future. Anchored in the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the report delivers a bold call to action for transforming African cities into engines of inclusive growth, resilience, and justice. Featuring insights from top policymakers, activists, and scholars, it charts a roadmap to harness urbanisation as a powerful force for the continent’s sustainable development.
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Building Green Industries To Scale Green Economies: How Namibia Has Set The Pace For Africa’s Green Industrial Revolution
As the global energy landscape shifts under the pressures of climate change, artificial intelligence, and geopolitical instability, Africa is positioning itself at the forefront of a green industrial revolution. Driven by renewable energy, green hydrogen, and sustainable policy frameworks like Agenda 2063 and the AfCFTA, the continent is seizing the moment to redefine industrialisation, empower inclusive development, and lead global efforts toward a just and climate-resilient future. Namibia, in particular, emerges as a leader, hosting the Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025 to accelerate this transformation.