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    City bags budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    City bags budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    23 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s 2026/27 budget has set aside R488 million for equipment and infrastructure used for waste management

    R6bn earmarked for investment in electricity infrastructure for service delivery

    R6bn earmarked for investment in electricity infrastructure for service delivery

    21 July 2026

    ​The City of Hope Budget 2026/27 places the spotlight on unprecedented infrastructure spend for Cape Town over the medium-term (three-year) budget framework.

    New data assesses Cape Town’s energy security; efforts to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions

    New data assesses Cape Town’s energy security; efforts to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions

    29 June 2026

    The City has produced a SOEC report every five years since 2003, providing residents, industries, and potential investors with an evidence base for energy and climate planning on the back of emerging trends, complex realities and opportunities related to our metro’s energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

    City’s Let’s ACT brings climate action murals to communities

    City’s Let’s ACT brings climate action murals to communities

    18 June 2026

    These murals are more than public artworks, they are a platform for communities to express their role in shaping an energy-conscious future

    Cape Town conference centre makes green history in southern hemisphere

    Cape Town conference centre makes green history in southern hemisphere

    22 February 2026

    The Cape Town-based Century City Conference Centre has made history.

    City’s future energy leaders get creative

    City’s future energy leaders get creative

    29 October 2025

    ​The next generation of energy efficiency and renewable energy change-makers is ready to adopt sustainable practices and contribute to climate action in their communities

    Nature-based infrastructure to improve inland water quality could result in net benefits up to R257 million

    Nature-based infrastructure to improve inland water quality could result in net benefits up to R257 million

    24 July 2025

    ​The City’s planned green infrastructure investment in the Diep/Sand- and Zeekoe catchments could result in net benefits of up to R257 million over 25 years

    Don’t waste time - comment on draft budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    Don’t waste time - comment on draft budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    14 April 2025

    ​In line with strategic imperatives, the City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate’s proposed budget priorities for the 2025/26 financial year

    Africa’s premier tourism gathering kicks off in Cape Town

    Africa’s premier tourism gathering kicks off in Cape Town

    11 April 2025

    On Thursday 10 April, Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, spoke at the World Travel Market Tourism Investment Conference at the CTICC Global Stage

    Cape Town secures R2,8 bn in finance for major electricity grid upgrades

    Cape Town secures R2,8 bn in finance for major electricity grid upgrades

    28 February 2025

    The City of Cape Town has secured R2,8 billion in development finance towards major electricity grid upgrades.

    Beat the Heat campaign launched to drive extreme heat awareness among vulnerable residents, elderly

    Beat the Heat campaign launched to drive extreme heat awareness among vulnerable residents, elderly

    17 October 2024

    This week the City launched a new heat-health awareness campaign in Joe Slovo and it will be reaching out to some of its most vulnerable groups, starting with elderly residents, across the metro

    City to consider all comments submitted on proposed changes to Municipal Planning By-law

    City to consider all comments submitted on proposed changes to Municipal Planning By-law

    06 September 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town published the proposed revised Municipal Planning By-law on 22 July 2024 for public comment.

    Energy security for economic growth a key focus at City’s Energy Water Waste Forum

    Energy security for economic growth a key focus at City’s Energy Water Waste Forum

    07 June 2024

    Cape Town continues to hold steady with employment-enabling initiatives, and the potential in the energy sector is huge as we move to cleaner energy resources

    City's Energy, Water and Waste (EWW) Forum accelerates efforts in organic waste diversion

    City's Energy, Water and Waste (EWW) Forum accelerates efforts in organic waste diversion

    26 April 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town's Energy, Water and Waste (EWW) Forum recently met with local businesses, to check-in around collaborative efforts in advancing resource efficiency,

    New Water, Air, and Energy Lab to improve access to Capetonians

    New Water, Air, and Energy Lab to improve access to Capetonians

    18 March 2024

    The launch was announced at an event at Cape Town's Civic Centre, bringing together City of Cape Town policymakers and researchers from across the world.

    Cape Town getting closer to turning waste into wattage

    Cape Town getting closer to turning waste into wattage

    27 February 2024

    A site visit to Coastal Park landfill today showed promise as City officials checked on the progress at the waste-to-energy project on site. Read more below:

    Cape Town: Leading Africa's Green Economy Transformation and Attracting Sustainable Investments

    Cape Town: Leading Africa's Green Economy Transformation and Attracting Sustainable Investments

    20 December 2023

    Recent years have borne witness to an alarming surge in climate-related catastrophes.

    Water re-use to add 7% to Cape Town’s supply by 2040

    Water re-use to add 7% to Cape Town’s supply by 2040

    29 November 2023

    On Wednesday, 29 November, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis opened the City’s International Water Re-use Conversation.

    Cape Town announced as leading African city for climate action

    Cape Town announced as leading African city for climate action

    17 November 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town has received an A-rating for climate action and transparency.

    Cape Town secures €100 million in infrastructure financing

    Cape Town secures €100 million in infrastructure financing

    21 June 2023

    Cape Town has passed a record infrastructure investment budget of R43 billion over the medium-term. The City aims to execute this using a blended finance strategy, including revenue, grant funding, and loans.

    Another A-rating for City's climate reporting and action

    Another A-rating for City's climate reporting and action

    24 November 2022

    We are proud to be one of only 122 cities across the world to have been awarded this top honour.

    C40 Reinventing Cities shortlisted bids for City-owned sites announced

    C40 Reinventing Cities shortlisted bids for City-owned sites announced

    02 October 2022

    The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) is a forum that shares strategies for reducing carbon emissions and spurring global action in confronting climate change

    City’s State of the Environment Report, 2022, available online

    City’s State of the Environment Report, 2022, available online

    06 September 2022

    City of Cape Town's State of Environment Report 2022 now available online.

    Top marks for City's climate reporting and action

    Top marks for City's climate reporting and action

    30 November 2021

    The CDP annually scores cities from A to D based on their climate change response disclosure

    Cape Town's first floating solar pilot project paving the way for a more sustainable city

    Cape Town's first floating solar pilot project paving the way for a more sustainable city

    13 October 2021

    This exciting pilot project not only looks at the amount of energy that can be generated by floating panels, but also investigates how much can be generated compared with the ground-mounted panels.

    New plan drives climate action to protect human, economic and ecosystem health

    New plan drives climate action to protect human, economic and ecosystem health

    07 October 2021

    A milestone has been achieved for Cape Town and its people with the launch of the City of Cape Town’s Climate Change Action Plan today

    City tariffs at a level required to keep municipality healthy enough to deliver services

    City tariffs at a level required to keep municipality healthy enough to deliver services

    05 September 2021

    The City of Cape Town uses all income from tariffs for the provision of services

    City tariffs at a level required to keep municipality healthy enough to deliver services

    City tariffs at a level required to keep municipality healthy enough to deliver services

    03 September 2021

    The City of Cape Town uses all income from tariffs for the provision of services.

    City’s new Climate Change Strategy aims to make Cape Town stronger

    City’s new Climate Change Strategy aims to make Cape Town stronger

    22 July 2021

    The City of Cape Town’s Climate Change Strategy is now available online as a digital publication on the City’s website

    This World Environment Day 2021, Let’s ACT for a stronger Cape Town

    This World Environment Day 2021, Let’s ACT for a stronger Cape Town

    05 June 2021

    In honour of World Environment Day 2021, the City of Cape Town urges residents, neighbourhoods, businesses, churches and communities to support global efforts to tackle climate change

    City’s green home moves to Green Point Urban Park ahead of World Environment Day

    City’s green home moves to Green Point Urban Park ahead of World Environment Day

    28 May 2021

    The compact home is the epitome of the City’s vision for a more climate resilient and carbon neutral future

    Let's ACT to restore our earth on Earth Day

    Let's ACT to restore our earth on Earth Day

    22 April 2021

    The City of Cape Town is paying tribute to all the climate action champions and especially our youth, in celebration of Earth Day, 22 April 2021

    Let's ACT for a stronger Cape Town this Earth Hour, and beyond

    Let's ACT for a stronger Cape Town this Earth Hour, and beyond

    27 March 2021

    To honour Earth Hour, which is taking place tonight, 27 March 2021, between 20:30 and 21:30, residents, neighbourhoods, schools, churches and communities are encouraged to act and switch off non-essential lights for an hour.

    City’s Smart Office Handbook a step-by-step guide to greening your workplace

    City’s Smart Office Handbook a step-by-step guide to greening your workplace

    23 February 2021

    The latest City of Cape Town Smart Office Handbook and Toolkit is now available on the City’s website.

    City to upgrade infrastructure to support the township economy

    City to upgrade infrastructure to support the township economy

    08 December 2020

    The township business ecosystem is a significant contributor to Cape Town’s broader economy.

    Driving change for all: City's first free public electric vehicle charger launched

    Driving change for all: City's first free public electric vehicle charger launched

    02 December 2020

    The City of Cape Town has launched its first public electric vehicle (EV) charging station, situated in the parking area of the Bellville Civic Centre

    City receives an A for climate reporting and action

    City receives an A for climate reporting and action

    16 November 2020

    Cities must be champions for the people when it comes to climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience

    City launches fourth edition of the Mayor's Portfolio of Urban Sustainability, 2020

    City launches fourth edition of the Mayor's Portfolio of Urban Sustainability, 2020

    22 October 2020

    This hub of knowledge is intended to guide City project managers on the process and practice of incorporating sustainability principles in the City’s decision-making and service delivery

    We are meeting about climate change

    We are meeting about climate change

    11 October 2020

    Virtual meeting about climate change.

    Comment period for Climate Change Strategy extended by a month

    Comment period for Climate Change Strategy extended by a month

    30 September 2020

    This strategy is a key step in taking the City towards its vision of ramping up its climate change response

    City lauded for commitment to a better, zero carbon future

    City lauded for commitment to a better, zero carbon future

    29 September 2020

    ​The City of Cape Town has been praised for its commitment to a cleaner and better carbon neutral future for all Capetonians

    Bold action and strategies required to tackle climate change

    Bold action and strategies required to tackle climate change

    31 August 2020

    The draft Climate Change Strategy confirms the City’s commitment to take the necessary action to adapt to the predicted impacts of climate change

    Public invited to comment on draft Inclusive Economic Growth Strategy

    Public invited to comment on draft Inclusive Economic Growth Strategy

    13 August 2020

    As we face an unprecedented health crisis, lives and livelihoods are at risk. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing economic and social challenges facing Cape Town as well as South Africa as a whole.

    Opportunities for Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises in green economy to grow

    Opportunities for Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises in green economy to grow

    09 April 2020

    GreenCape behind the growth of green Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa.

    City continues to make operations more resilient in light of continued load-shedding

    City continues to make operations more resilient in light of continued load-shedding

    10 March 2020

    With ongoing Eskom load-shedding, the City continues to implement strategies to reduce the impact of load-shedding on its operations where possible.

    Our Water Future: Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste

    Our Water Future: Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste

    19 February 2020

    Cape Town has, over the past few years, been in the grip of the most severe and protracted drought in recorded history

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