OUR MISSIONTransforming cities across the Commonwealth
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Empowering local governments and communities to create resilient, inclusive, and sustainable urban environments
Commonwealth organisations working together to achieve a sustainable future for all
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Commonwealth cities and towns will face enormous challenges as they deal with the combined pressures of climate change and rapid urbanisation.
Through the Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Initiative, Commonwealth partners work together to tackle these urgent challenges and promote sustainable urbanisation.
Our ImpactCreating change in urban communities
50%nearly 50% of the projected increase in the world’s urban population will be in Commonwealth countries
2050By 2050, an additional 2.5 billion people will
live in the world’s urban areas
65%65% of the targets underlying the 17 Sustainable Development Goals are linked to territorial and urban development
2 billionthe Commonwealth’s urban population will double
from 1 billion to
2 billion over the next 30 years.
OUR MISSIONWho we are
The Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Initiative brings together Commonwealth organisations with governmental, professional and technical partners to leverage the power of the Commonwealth to
deliver change and innovation.We facilitate knowledge exchange, provide professional development, raise awareness and enable collaboration to advance sustainable urbanisation across the Commonwealth.
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Our Initiatives
Commonwealth-wide programmesOur programmes tackle the urgent challenges of climate change and rapid urbanisation and promote sustainable urbanisation among professionals, practitioners, policymakers and city leaders.
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Call for ActionWe focus on practical, scalable solutions that address pressing urban challenges—from climate resilience to inclusive infrastructure. Technical assistance and funding opportunities help cities prepare for the future.
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Commonwealth Sustainable Cities CoalitionEach initiative provides comprehensive support including capacity building workshops and platforms for peer-to-peer learning. We work hand-in-hand with local governments to ensure solutions are contextually appropriate and community-driven.
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The results and findings from our survey of built environment professions in the Commonwealth
Latest from our initiativeStay informed about recent developments, events, and success stories
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January 28, 2026•Conference
Commonwealth Cities Summit 2026 announcedJoin us in Nairobi this June for the largest gathering of urban leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts from across the Commonwealth.
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January 15, 2026•Report
New toolkit for sustainable transport planningDownload our comprehensive guide to implementing low-carbon transportation systems in Commonwealth cities.
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December 10, 2025•Success Story
Singapore shares urban greening best practicesLearn how innovative green infrastructure transformed Singapore into a model sustainable city-state.
