The Centre on African Public Spaces (CAPS)

A hands on learning webinar for all urban actors involved in shaping, studying & caring for urban green spaces: shorturl.at/ujgHN #AFUF2025 @afdb_umdf @SALGA_Gov @SACitiesNetwork @FAO @FAOKnowledge @CityofJoburgZA @joburgparkszoo @OECD @KCCAUG @DEarthAfrica @CitiesEthiopian

Thank you for believing in an African-centred approach to #urbanforests and #greenspaces, with gratitude CAPS Convener, Ayanda Roji 📖 🔗: #flipbook-df_5286/1/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">africanpublicspaces.org/afuf-knowledge… 💚🌍💚 #AFUF2025 #africanpublicspaces #africancities #womenled

Gain practical skills to map and monitor urban forests using open-source geospatial tools. 📺 Recorded Webinar: youtu.be/nbUOR6GEXqA?si… @OECDeconomy | @afdb_umdf | @SALGA_Gov #AFUF2025 #urbanforests #africanpublicspaces #communityscience #mapping #monitoring #dataspeaks

Lead with intention, join the CAPS community today: africanpublicspaces.org/map-register/ 📖 🔗 Report on #womenled environmental leadership: #flipbook-df_5297/1/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">africanpublicspaces.org/afuf-knowledge… Thanks to the @Absa Group | @WangariMaathai | @GreenBeltMovmnt #AFUF2025 #urbanforests #africanpublicspaces #africancities

Can municipalities support community research, education, health and recreation while conserving urban biodiversity? 📖 📷 Day 4 report: #flipbook-df_5214/1/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">africanpublicspaces.org/afuf-knowledge… @UNHABITAT_ROAF @FAO #AFUF2025 #urbanforests #africanpublicspaces #communityled #youthlead #Greencareers

A call to academics, scholars and researchers to join CAPS and help inform the future of #AfricanPublicSpaces. 🔗Membership registration: africanpublicspaces.org/map-register/ @SALGA_Gov @CityofJoburgZA @SANBI_ZA #AFUF2025 #urbanforests #africanpublicspaces #urbanresearch #communityscience

Multi-sectoral partnerships are one of the essential tools for #AfricanCities to secure #greenfinancing.  Discover more, 📖 🔗 Day 3 round table report #flipbook-df_5212/1/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">africanpublicspaces.org/afuf-knowledge… @FAOWestAfrica @SALGA_Gov @SANBI_ZA #AFUF2025 #urbanforests #africanpublicspaces #urbanplanning

How can we unlock and secure equitable #greenfinancing for #Africancities? 📖 🔗 Day 3 report #flipbook-df_5212/1/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">africanpublicspaces.org/afuf-knowledge… #AFUF2025 #urbanforests #africanpublicspaces #urbanplanning @FAOWestAfrica @capsi_wits

Help drive inclusive and sustainable, green urban development. Join the CAPS community today. Membership link:africanpublicspaces.org/map-register/ #AFUF2025 #urbanforests #africanpublicspaces #informality #urbanplanning #spatialjustice #Africancities

Can the inclusion of all players from youth and artists to traditional healers help heal the disconnect between planning and usage of #greenspaces? 📖 🔗 Day 2 round table report #flipbook-df_5302/1/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">africanpublicspaces.org/afuf-knowledge… #AFUF2025 #urbanforests #africanpublicspaces @Nature_Speaks_

How can #urbanforests and #greenspaces form part of a preventive approach to the health of city inhabitants? 📖 🔗 Day 2 report #flipbook-df_5209/1/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">africanpublicspaces.org/afuf-knowledge… #AFUF2025#africanpublicspaces #urbanhealth #urbanbetter

Are you a political leader responding to the #climatecrisis? Join the online CAPS community and connect with other public space advocates to implement African solutions for #Africancities. africanpublicspaces.org/map-register/ #AFUF2025 #urbanforests #africanpublicspaces #climateresilience

Discover how African mayors are using community greening strategies to respond to climate impacts and build #climateresilience … 📖 🔗 Day 1 round table report #flipbook-df_5300/1/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">africanpublicspaces.org/afuf-knowledge… @SALGA_Gov @AfricanCities_ #AFUF2025 #urbanforests #africanpublicspaces #AfricanLeadership

Learn about #urbangreening tools that #AfricanCities are using to respond to the growing threat of the climate crisis. 📖 🔗 Day 1 report #flipbook-df_5200/1/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">africanpublicspaces.org/afuf-knowledge… @AfDB_Group @afdb_umdf

Thank you to the Urban Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) for securing a knowledge legacy for the 2nd African Forum on Urban Forests. Follow the #AFUF2025 series for links to reports and resources produced. africanpublicspaces.org/afuf-knowledge…

2025 was a momentous year for CAPS. A highlight, our strategic participation in and co-organisation of the 2nd African Forum on Urban Forests (AFUF), in Johannesburg, South Africa. @FAO @UNHABITAT_ROAF #flipbook-df_5324/1/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">africanpublicspaces.org/afuf-knowledge… #AFUF2025 #urbanforests #africanpublicspaces

2025 was a momentous year for CAPS. A highlight, our strategic participation in and co-organisation of the 2nd African Forum on Urban Forests (AFUF), in Johannesburg, South Africa. @FAO @UNHABITAT_ROAF #flipbook-df_5324/1/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">africanpublicspaces.org/afuf-knowledge… #AFUF2025 #urbanforests #africanpublicspaces

An invite to support us in sharing this webinar with urban actors committed to developing #evidencebased #urbangreening strategies in Africa: @UNHABITAT_ROAF @FCC_Freetown @tree_adoptionug @IFSAdotnet @TheGreenConnect @SANBI_ZA @thegreencape @globalforests @AfricanBiodiv

A hands on learning webinar for all urban actors involved in shaping, studying & caring for urban green spaces: shorturl.at/ujgHN #AFUF2025 @afdb_umdf @SALGA_Gov @SACitiesNetwork @FAO @FAOKnowledge @CityofJoburgZA @joburgparkszoo @OECD @KCCAUG @DEarthAfrica @CitiesEthiopian

Interested in gaining skills to map and monitor African Urban Forests? Join and do share with your networks @KenyanReg @LoweMayor @DanielPadde @cocovski @adamsabaraka @HGarekae @DrMushayanyama @AbiluTangwa @ledet_muleta @Zaka_Dee @MathaiWanjira @DrMsiziMyeza #AFUF2025

#AFUF2025 convener @ayandita gives thanks to Simone Borelli @FAO for his unwavering support, kindness and love in supporting this epic and critical conversation, as together we shape the future of #AfricanCities @CityofJoburgZA @JoburgParksZoo @FAOForestry @UNHABITAT_ROAF