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Experts Urge Climate-Smart Infrastructure for African Cities

8/6/2025

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The 2025 SEED breakfast, hosted by the South African Institution of Civil Engineering in KwaZulu Natal, brought together experts to discuss climate-smart, people-centered infrastructure for African cities. They stressed the urgency of inclusive engineering solutions that adapt to urbanization and climate challenges, emphasizing community engagement and practical resilience tools to enhance mobility and access.

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The 2025 SEED breakfast, hosted by the South African Institution of Civil Engineering in KwaZulu Natal, brought together experts to discuss climate-smart, people-centered infrastructure for African cities. They stressed the urgency of inclusive engineering solutions that adapt to urbanization and climate challenges, emphasizing community engagement and practical resilience tools to enhance mobility and access.