15-minute City and the city of proximity. Global examples and learnings in the context of African cities

15-minute City concept brings up a strong vision and narrative, which is currently being tested worldwide. In this interactive session, we explore the relevance and adaptability of such concepts, esp. in the context of African urban environments. By taking up global experience and reflecting it with local realities, the discussion will focus on strategies, policies, and practices to implement the city of proximity

This session brings together the activities and learnings of the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership, Chaire ETI of Université Sorbonne and the Global Observatory of Sustainable Proximities, and contextualises it in cooperation with ICLEI Africa and C40. Thus, we set out to connect this experience with urban policy and change makers, and provide a base for networking in this important topic of urban transition.

After sharing impulses on different aspects of the 15-minute City concept - from state-of-the-art to critique and practical examples - participants are invited to join the discussion, and reflect barriers and opportunities of it in their context.