Durban, a vibrant coastal city in eastern South Africa’s KwaZulu - Natal province, known for its significant Zulu heritage, Indian and colonial influence, visible in architecture, local cuisine, and markets, subtropical climate, warm seas, safe pristine beaches, wildlife adventures, its variety of restaurants and nightlife and many sporting facilities has been recognized as one of the world’s leading cities in climate governance, after securing a place on the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) 2025 A List as reported by DurbanTV.
The South African city achieved the global A - List status for leadership in climate actions and is now one of only three African cities to achieve the CDP’s top A rating, along Cape Town and Tshwane, ranking among Africa’s top areas for environmental transparency and low carbon governance.
This distinction is awarded to cities that demonstrate international best practices in planning for emission reductions, climate risk management, and public disclosure of environmental data.
Durban earned this recognition after advancing its long - term strategy to reach carbonneutrality by 2050, completing comprehensive climate risk and vulnerability assessments aligned with global standards, and maintaining a municipal greenhouse emissions inventory with transparent public reporting.
This relevant achievement adds to its previous status on the A List in 2019, confirming sustained progress in climate responsibility and governance.
In parallel, Durban secured its 2025 award from the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM), the world’s largest alliance of cities committed to addressing climate change and accelerating the transition to low - carbon development.
In addition, this accomplishment follows the Durban’s recognition as a top 100 travel destination for 2026, highlighting the increasing importance of resilience and sustainability in, and the appeal of the city.
Municipal authorities confirmed that climate considerations will remain central to infrastructure development, investment planning and long - term fiscal sustainability.
The ongoing implementation and monitoring of local climate programs seeks to strengthen community resilience, support sustainable economic growth, positioning Durban as a leading hub for climate - responsible urban governance on the African continent.
eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba said that this international recognition reinforces Durban’s commitment to building a resilient, inclusive and low - carbon urban economy, and he stressed that climate action and economic development must move forward together, with continued investment in resilient infrastructure and sustainable urban planning.
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