MOU between CSCI Partners Strenthens Commitment to Sustainable Urbanisation
The partners in the Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Initiative (CSCI) have strengthened their commitment to supporting sustainable urbanisation through a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
The MOU formalises the strategic partnership between CAP and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) and the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF). It also establishes a framework for the partners to work together in a coordinated and mutually beneficial manner to achieve their shared goals and further leverage the power of the Commonwealth to deliver change and innovation.
International conference on “Spatial Planning for Sustainable Development” set for May in Bangladesh
The 3rd International Conference on Urban & Regional Planning, hosted by the Bangladesh Institute of Planners in Dhaka, will be held between 13-15 May 2023. Its theme, “Spatial Planning for Sustainable Development – Achieving National and Global Goals”, is particularly relevant as Bangladesh continues to pursue a national development programme that aligns to the SDGs. Robust urban, regional and rural planning is at the heart of achieving such an agenda in Bangladesh, the wider Commonwealth and beyond.
Learn more, register and share information through the Read More button.
CAP Secretary-General Talks Sustainable Urbanisation on 'Planning for Tomorrow's Environment' Podcast
“Our time is now. We’ve been talking about climate change and sustainable development since the 1970s,” Kelley Moore, Secretary General of CAP, said on RTPI’s Planning for Tomorrow’s Environment Podcast Episode 4. “We need to change the way we plan.”
She and podcast guest Simin Davoudi, Chair of Town Planning and co-Director, Newcastle University Centre for Researching Cities, went on to discuss how global awareness, government policies and local development can work together to create sustainable urbanisation, with examples.
International conference on “Spatial Planning for Sustainable Development” set for May in Bangladesh
The 3rd International Conference on Urban & Regional Planning, hosted by the Bangladesh Institute of Planners in Dhaka, will be held between 13-15 May 2023. Its theme, “Spatial Planning for Sustainable Development – Achieving National and Global Goals”, is particularly relevant as Bangladesh continues to pursue a national development programme that aligns to the SDGs. Robust urban, regional and rural planning is at the heart of achieving such an agenda in Bangladesh, the wider Commonwealth and beyond.
Learn more, register and share information through the Read More button.
Coming Soon: A Book Capturing CAP’s Achievements
A book to celebrate our 50th Anniversary will soon be published. Planning, Sustainable Urbanisation, and the Commonwealth: The Commonwealth Association of Planners, Past, Present and Future records unique first-hand accounts from Commonwealth planners of the progress of modern planning over the last 50 years. It looks at the emergence of sustainable urbanisation and the key role that CAP played in this. And it examines what might happen over the next 50 years.
RTPI launches podcast focused on planning for tomorrow's environment and taking action now
The Royal Town Planning Institute has launched a new six-part podcast series exploring the intrinsic role of planners in tackling climate change. The Planning for Tomorrow’s Environment podcast is examining the way to a sustainable, viable and vibrant future with guests from across the global planning community.
The first episode, available now, features Tim Crawshaw, Immediate Past President, RTPI and Olafiyin Taiwo, Chair, CAP’s Young Planners Network and Co-Chair, UN-Habitat Planners for Climate Action Initiative.
Eleanor Mohammed re-elected as CAP President
Eleanor Mohammed was elected to a second term as President of the Commonwealth Association of Planners at the biennial meeting help November 30th. First elected in 2020, Eleanor has been a familiar figure in CAP for years. Previously, she served for six years as President of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP/ICU).
2022 CAP Award Winners announced
Winning entries from Ghana, Scotland, South Africa and New Zealand were announced on 30th November 2022 during CAP’s Biennial Meeting. The judges also commended two projects from Bangladesh.
CAP President Eleanor Mohammed congratulated the winners and spoke to the high quality of all the entries. “The range and quality of the winning entries shows once again the skill of Commonwealth planners. These projects also highlight the value of planning to the communities they serve and demonstrate planning’s contribution to delivering the Sustainable Development Goals.”
2022 CAP Awards shortlist announced
In celebration of World Town Planning Day, CAP announces the shortlist for the Commonwealth Outstanding Planning Awards. The shortlist illustrates the depth and breadth of planning across the Commonwealth. The shortlisted entries span the globe, from Bangladesh to Barbados, from Scotland to Canada, from Ghana to New Zealand and South Africa to the UK.
CAP East Africa Planning Network formed to address challenges cities face
On June 23rd 2022 a declaration to advance the planning profession in East Africa was signed in Kigali, Rwanda. The declaration establishes an East Africa Planning Network, an important step forward in recognising the essential contribution of planners to well-functioning and sustainable cities ...
CAP gains United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) consultative status
CAP has secured ECOSOC consultative status.
ECOSOC brings people and issues together to promote collective action for a sustainable world. ECOSOC is the United Nations (UN) central mechanism for coordinating in the areas of economic social and environmental and related field throughout is agencies and subsidiary bodies and other systems. ECOSOC is the only UN body with a formal consultative body ...
Call for Entries for the 2022 CAP Awards
The CAP Awards for Outstanding Planning Achievement in the
Commonwealth seek to champion the very best examples of planning
practice in the Commonwealth.
We are now taking entries for the 2022 CAP Awards!
Malaysia and New Zealand triumph in the 2021 CAP Awards for planning excellence in the Commonwealth
As part of this year’s 50th anniversary celebrations the results of the 2021 CAP award for planning excellence were announced at the City Expo Malaysia on 8th November 2021. The ceremony was led by CAP President Eleanor Mohammed.
Full details of the winners and those commended can be found below
CAP Awards including Commonwealth Young Planner of the year Shortlist Announced
The shortlists have been announced for the CAP Awards for Outstanding Planning Achievement in the Commonwealth and for the Commonwealth Young Planners of the year 2021. The shortlisted entries span the Commonwealth including entries from Canada ,India, Malaysia, Nigeria and New Zealand .
The winners will be announced on 8th November 2021 at the City Expo Malaysia
Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work 2022 - Call for Nominations
Organised and delivered by the Commonwealth Youth Programme, the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work aims to recognise and celebrate young people (aged 15 – 29) in the Commonwealth who are spearheading impactful, sustainable development work in their communities.
To mark the celebration next year of the Platinum Jubilee of the Head of the Commonwealth, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust (QCT) has joined as a partner to offer a special award prize to an eligble, selected applicant ...
Call for Entries for the 2021 CAP Awards
The CAP Awards for Outstanding Planning Achievement in the
Commonwealth seek to champion the very best examples of planning
practice in the Commonwealth.
We are now taking entries for the 2021 CAP Awards!
Introducing Kelley Moore - New CAP
Secretary-General
It is my distinct honour to be the newly appointed Secretary-General and Trustee for the Commonwealth Association of Planners as we embark upon our 50th Anniversary. Congratulations to all that have contributed to this hallmark event and all the extraordinary work that has been accomplished over the years. I particularly want to recognize Clive Harridge our out-going Secretary-General for his 10 years of service. Through his leadership, our organization is in a strong position and ready to seize the opportunities ahead.
Message from Clive Harridge on Stepping Down as CAP Secretary-General
I am delighted to welcome Kelley Moore to the role of CAP Secretary–General. Kelley was appointed by CAPs Executive Committee in April and she formally took over the role on the 1 May 2021. Kelley has excellent credentials for the role and I wish her every success.
I would like to use this opportunity to briefly reflect on my time as CAP Secretary- General over the past 10 years and to thank those who helped me over the years.
Call to Action on Sustainable Cities
On 2nd February, CAP joined partner associations in launching a Call to Action on sustainable urbanisation across the Commonwealth.
The Call to Action has been produced jointly by CAP, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Commonwealth Architects Association and the Commonwealth Local Government Forum, working in association with the Princes Foundation.
CAP Business Meeting elects new President
At its biennial Business Meeting on 23rd – 25th November 2020, the CAP membership elected Eleanor Mohammed of Canada as its new President. Eleanor has worked alongside the outgoing President, Dyan Currie for the past six years in her role as President of CIP/ICU, the Canadian Institute of Planners. Eleanor is CAP’s first Canadian President. Congratulations to Eleanor!
Read more for details of the Business Meeting.
2020 Young Planners Essay Competition Winners
The winners of the CAP Young Planners Essay Competition 2020 were announced in a special web-based event on World Town Planning Day, 8th November 2020, hosted by CAP President, Mrs Dyan Currie AM.
Congratulations to all! ...
Canada sweeps the board in CAP Awards, 2020.
Congratulations to the City of Calgary and City of Lethbridge, Alberta who, between them, have won all three Awards in the 2020 CAP Awards for Outstanding Planning Achievement in the Commonwealth. Details of the Winners and Commended schemes can be found here ...
CAP Awards and Young Planners’ Network Essay Competition Shortlisting
The shortlists have been announced for the CAP Awards for Outstanding Planning Achievement in the Commonwealth and for the Commonwealth Young Planners’ Network Essay Competition, 2020. The shortlisted entries span the Commonwealth from New Zealand to Canada and include entries from Singapore, Sri Lanka, India, Malta and Nigeria ...
Congratulations to Viral Desai!
The CAP Executive Committee awarded Viral Desai a Certificate of Appreciation for his excellent service to CAP in establishing and leading the the CAP Young Planners Network over several years before he handed over to Olafiyin Taiwo. Well done Viral - thoroughly deserved!
CAP Young Planners Essay Competition 2020 - now open for entries
Essays sought from Young Planners on the critical theme of “Post Covid Building Resilience: The Role of Planners in the Commonwealth”. Prizes of £100, £60 and £30 in vouchers to the 3 best entries ...
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS | 2020 CAP Awards
The CAP Awards for Outstanding Planning Achievement in the Commonwealth seek to champion the very best examples of planning practice in the Commonwealth.
We are now taking submissions for the 2020 CAP Awards!
Planning for Rapid Urbanisation in a Post Covid19 world webinar
The Commonwealth Association of Planners is delighted to invite you to the third session in the programme of online events focused on a call to action on sustainable urbanisation across the Commonwealth. This free event is the third in the Sustainable Urbanisation series and will be hosted by the Commonwealth Association of Planners and the Prince's Foundation. It will be chaired by Dyan Currie AM, President of the Commonwealth Association of Planners and will focus on Planning for Rapid Urbanisation in a Post-COVID-19 World ...
Interested in sustainable urbanisation in the Commonwealth?
Are you interested in sustainable urbanisation in the Commonwealth? Whether you are a planner, an architect, an engineer or a politician, the Commonwealth Sustainable Urbanisation Programme will have session that will interest you. This series of events over 11 weeks sets out to ...
Survey of Planning & Built Environment Professions Released
A survey of Planning Associations and Built Environment Professions in the Commonwealth released on 24 June. Responses from 4 disciplines across 33 Commonwealth countries were received. The key findings of the survey reveal that ...
Commonwealth Sustainable Urbanisation Programme
The Commonwealth Sustainable Urbanisation Programme was launched on 24 June by HRH The Prince of Wales. The Programme is a series of online free sessions which focus on engaging with the theme of sustainable urbanisation in the Commonwealth. With nearly 50% of the projected increase in the world’s urban population to 2050 forecast to be in the Commonwealth, there has never been a more important time for members of the Commonwealth to come together to tackle ...
Launch of the Online Programme & Launch of the Survey of the Built Environment Professions in the Commonwealth
The Commonwealth Association of Planners is delighted to invite interested professionals to the launch of a programme of events focused on a call to action on sustainable urbanisation across the Commonwealth.
Wednesday June 24th, 2020 13:00PM Rwanda, 12:00PM UK, 11:00AM UTC
Faces of CAP Young Planners Network
Moments that tell stories…
At CAP Young Planners Network, we are currently working on new content and extending our reach to Young People and other Young Planners. But we need your help! ...
CAP Post COVID-19 Statement
The Commonwealth Association of Planners is pleased to share a position paper in relation to Covid 19 and the importance of quality planning for cities around the world endorsed on 11 June 2020 ...
Planning and Design for Urban Pandemic Resilience Webinar
On 27th May, a major webinar took place debating planning and design for urban pandemic resilience, looking beyond the current crisis. The Commonwealth Association of Planners was represented in the debate by Ian Tant, UK Vice President (and Immediate Past President of the Royal Town Planning Institute) spoke on behalf of CAP ...
Young Planners Network Launch Young People Engagement Survey
The CAP Young Planners Network is delighted to launch a Planning Survey for young people and planning professionals. This survey will gather insights from young people and built environment professionals in the Commonwealth about what’s needed to ensure young people are actively involved in shaping their communities through Planning ...
NEW BLOG POST | Planning in the UK with COVID-19
As with many Commonwealth countries, the Corona virus COVID-19, started to make itself felt around the end of February and into early March. As the number of cases rose, UK Government measures went from the advisory – washing hands frequently, bumping elbows in greeting, standing 2 metres apart – to the compulsory by the 24th March. Whilst not using the word “lockdown”, the measures introduced by the Government came close to ...
These are unprecedented times for our world and CAP is conscious that we are all exceptionally busy and focussed on helping our immediate families and communities at this time. It is a period of stress and anxiety for our membership and also a time that is demonstrating the importance of well-designed and functioning cities - in particular the importance of local and regional governments, public servants, health officials and all involved in service delivery ...
Olafiyin Taiwo appointed as leader of CAPs Young Planners Network
CAP is hugely delighted to announce Olafiyin Taiwo as the new leader of CAPs Young Planners Network. Olafiyin was selected from a very strong field of applicants and takes over from Viral Desai who built up the Network from scratch and will continue to support the Network ...
Young Planners Coordinator
The Commonwealth Association of Planners (CAP) is looking for a new CAP Young Planners Coordinator. Is this the role for you?
We are looking for enthusiastic leader who can network and ensure that the goals of the CAP and the CAP Young Planners’ Network can be achieved across the Commonwealth. The purpose of the CAP Young Planners’ Network is to connect and mobilise planning students and young planners across the Commonwealth to help address the needs of young planners ...
CAP Newsletter - December 2019
It’s been a very busy year for Commonwealth Planners working around the world. We’ve seen legislative change in many countries, very significant examples of high-quality inclusionary planning with culture and equity at the heart of processes, a highly successful awards program and multiple research programs into helping members with the challenges facing them on a daily basis in our profession. Follow below link for highlights of recent activities ...
50th Anniversary of Ghana Institute of Planners (GIP)
On the 8-9th November 2019, the Ghana Institute of Planners (GIP) held its 48th Annual General Conference and 50th Anniversary under the theme “GIP @50; PLANNING FOR GHANA BEYOND AID”. The objective of this Conference was to celebrate the accomplishments in planning in Ghana and in the sub-region as well as share relevant information and knowledge on the subject matter of “Planning for Ghana beyond aid”. The event also provided an excellent opportunity for participants to reconnect, fraternize and network for professional development. Read full report here ...
2019 CAP Awards: Winners Announced!
The winners of the 2019 CAP Awards for Outstanding Planning Achievement in the Commonwealth were announced on the 9th November 2019 at the 50th anniversary conference of the Ghana Institute of Planners in Accra, Ghana. Entries were reviewed by the independent judging panel consisting of: Trudi Elliot CBE (Chair), Kristin Agnello, Dr Carol Archer, Viral Desai, Emeritus Professor Cliff Hague OBE and Professor Barbara Norman ...
World Town Planning Day 2019
A World Town Planning Day 2019 message from the CAP President and Presidents of the Global Planners Network associations.
At its heart, planning is about equity: it serves to balance the competing demands and needs of all people and of the built and natural environment. Planning seeks to act in the public interest to ensure fairness in the use of land and resources between those in need of housing, of jobs, of services and of infrastructure and those whose lives, property or outlooks might be harmed by such development ...
President Dyan Currie meets with UN Habitat Executive Director
President Dyan Currie met with UN Habitat Executive Director General Maimunah Mohd Sharif recently while in Russia on 31/10 for the UN Habitat World Cities Day Observance. Ms Sharif is a planner by trade and was the Mayor of the City Council of Penang Malaysia before commencing office in UNH in 2018. Ms Sharif and President Currie were discussing the role of Stakeholders in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. President Currie is also the Co-Chair of the Stakeholder Advisory Group which was created in May as an global level consultative body and advisory body to the Executive Director.
Congratulation to the Barbados Town Planning Society!
The Barbados Town Planning Society (BTPS) founded in 1968 is celebrating its 50th anniversary! This milestone anniversary was marked by the election of three Honorary Members: Luther Bourne, Lionel Nurse and Christine Toppin-Allahar (pictured) . The BTPS has made a massive contribution over the years to planning in Barbados as well as the wider Caribbean region and the Commonwealth. The BTPS was one of the founder members of CAP in the early 1970’s and has contributed valuably to our work ever since.
Congratulations from all at CAP to the Barbados Town Planning Society and the three Honourees!
CAP Awards for Outstanding Planning Achievement in the Commonwealth: Shortlist Announced!
Following an excellent response to the call for entries to the 2019 CAP Awards, a shortlist of entries has been identified by our eminent judging panel - Trudi Elliott CBE (CAP Patron and Chair of Judges), Emeritus Professor Cliff Hague OBE (CAP Honorary Vice President), Professor Barbara Norman, Kristin Agnello (CAP Women in Planning Network Coordinator), Viral Desai (CAP Young Planners Network Coordinator), Dr Carol Archer.
The Planet in Intensive Care!
CAP was represented by Neil Blackshaw (retired RTPI member and specialist in health and planning) at the launch of A “Manifesto to secure a healthy planet for all” at the Overseas League in London on 31st July. The Manifesto was developed by the InterAction Council a group of former heads of government that addresses some of the most difficult global challenges. The launch was attended by representatives of the Governments of Papua New Guinea , Belize , Barbados, Sri Lanka, Germany, Denmark Ireland and Wales as well as many Commonwealth organisations ...
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS | 2019 CAP Awards
The CAP Awards for Outstanding Planning Achievement in the Commonwealth seek to champion the very best examples of planning practice in the Commonwealth.
We are now taking submissions for the 2019 CAP Awards!
CAP Newsletter - February 2019
It’s been a big start to the year with many of you operating in exceptionally busy phases so please take a moment to relax and catch up with news of your profession from around the globe. This newsletter includes information from the recent CAP business meeting and elections, news and developments from member organisations and calls for papers from around the world if you are considering attending an international conference ...
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships are Now Open
Inaugural applications for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships are now open.
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) are fully-funded Master’s scholarships open to all Commonwealth citizens. Through them, successful applicants can travel to access a wide range of courses and benefit from the expertise provided by universities in a range of countries ...
CAP Young Planners at CAP Business Meeting and Planning Africa 2018
Viral Desai, CAP YP Co-ordinator shares his thoughts on the CAP Business Meeting and Planning Africa 2018
Cape Town and CAP’s involvement in the Planning Africa Conference was excellent. The CAP Business Meeting was interesting with the WUF and Commonwealth Summit in the next two years there is a lot of room to be expanding the Young Planners agenda, our activities and promoting the SDGs further in the Commonwealth ...
Call for Examples and Best Practice
What are the key issues, barriers and solutions in engaging young people in the development process? At the CAP Business Meeting and Planning Africa Conference in Cape Town South Africa CAP Young Planners launched a new Call for Practice and Examples. We would like to hear your examples and practice about how you have engaged Young People in the Development Process ...
Commonwealth Women in Planning Network Manifesto
The unprecedented Commonwealth Women in Planning Manifesto was endorsed by the Commonwealth Association of Planners at the Biennial Business Meeting in Cape Town on October 14, 2018. Developed in collaboration with over 35 women representing 11 countries, and with input from UN-Habitat, Women in Cities International, Women Transforming Cities, and Women in Planning (UK), this Manifesto serves as a united voice for women living and working in the built environment in communities around the world.
2018 Award Winners Announced!
The inaugural CAP awards were announced on 16/10 in Capetown during the SAPI Planning Africa Conference and CAP biennial Business Meeting. With nominations received from across the Commonwealth, the independent panels of judges reviewed the entries in detail and awarded 4 commendations and 1 overall award for excellence ...
CAP Awards for Outstanding Planning Achievement in the Commonwealth: Shortlist Announced!
Following an excellent response to the call for entries to the inaugural CAP Awards for Outstanding Planning Achievement in the Commonwealth our three eminent Judges (Trudi Elliott CBE, Professor Barbara Norman and Emeritus Professor Cliff Hague OBE) have identified a short list of entries ...
Commonwealth Women in Planning Network is Seeking Members!
The Commonwealth Women in Planning (CWIP) Network focuses on gender equality and the participation of women in shaping the built environment. With this goal in mind, CWIP members will exchange knowledge, expertise, and experience on the role of women in the planning profession and the impact of planning and design on women’s safety, prosperity, and empowerment. CWIP is seeking participation from CAP member organizations as we develop a manifesto for the Network ...
CAP Young Planners Essay Winners
We are very pleased to announce that JOANNA PATTON (Canadian Institute of Planners) and WESSEL STRYDOM (South African Planning Institute) are the winners of the GBP £1,000 grants to attend the CAP biennial Business Meeting and Planning Africa Conference 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa 14-17 October 2018 ...
CAP Surveys of Planning Capacity Across the Commonwealth Countries Receive High Profile at United Nations.
The recent survey of planning capacity across Commonwealth countries was widely quoted at the High Level Political Forum at the United Nations in New York in July. Representing the United Kingdom Built Environment Advisory Group, former president of the Royal Town Planning Institute, Janet Askew, attended the forum, which is held annually to discuss progress on the Sustainable Development Goals ...
Cities as Drivers of Economic Growth
Clive Harridge joined representatives from The Prince’s Foundation, the Commonwealth Association of Architects and the Commonwealth Local Government Forum in a meeting with The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth at Marlborough House, London to discuss the opportunity provided by urbanisation to help deliver the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals ...
CAP Newsletter - June 2018
Welcome to a special newsletter celebrating the CAP involvement at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London in April. The theme of CHOGM was ‘Towards a Common Future‘...
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS | 2018 CAP Awards
The CAP Awards for Outstanding Planning Achievement in the Commonwealth seek to champion the very best examples of planning practice in the Commonwealth.
We are now taking submissions for the 2018 CAP Awards.
Full details here ...
Committee of the Whole - Meeting with Accredited Commonwealth Organisations
The Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting of High Commissioners or other Senior representatives of all Commonwealth countries took place on 20 March 2018 at Marlborough House, London. The meeting included an opportunity for civil society organisations to present to COW issues which civil society wishes to promote to heads of Government ...
SEMINAR REPORT | Think Planning - Think Global: Planning Challenges in the Commonwealth
The University of Birmingham and the Commonwealth Association of Planners (CAP) held a seminar on Planning Challenges in the Commonwealth on March 22nd 2018. It provided an ideal and timely opportunity for people to share their ideas and approaches and to explore opportunities for on-going collaboration to deal with planning challenges in the Commonwealth. Download full report below ...
Trudi Elliott CBE MRTPI, Appointed as CAP Patron
CAP is honoured to announce the appointment of Trudi Elliot CBE MRTPI as Patron of CAP.
The appointment, which had been agreed by the CAP Executive Committee, was formally announced by CAPs President Dyan Currie at a dinner held in London on 18 April 2018. The dinner was hosted by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) for international guests on the occasion of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting taking place in London at the time ...
Planning for Rapid Urbanisation - Survey of the Planning Profession in the Commonwealth
This survey of the planning profession represents an attempt to assess the current state of the planning profession in the Commonwealth and its capacity to help deliver the targets contained in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the New Urban Agenda. Follow the below link for preliminary findings …
Powering Our Common Future: Urbanism in the Commonwealth: Youth Manifesto & Invitation to Launch Event
We would like to present to you a manifesto written in collaboration with young representatives from the CAA (Commonwealth Association of Architects) and CAP (Commonwealth Association of Planners). The manifesto seeks to respond to the question: ‘How can young people in Commonwealth Nations help in making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable?’ (SDG11) ...
Conference Grant for CAP Young Planners
Applications invited for grants for 2 young planners to attend CAPs South Africa Business Meeting and Planning Africa Conference, October 2018
I am very pleased to let you know that the CAP Executive Committee has agreed to offer grants of GBP £1,000 (British pounds) to two young planners to attend the CAP biennial Business Meeting and Planning Africa Conference 2018 ...
CAP Newsletter - March 2018
Welcome to a special newsletter celebrating the CAP involvement at the United Nations Habitat World Urban Forum (WUF) 9 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in February 2018. Many CAP members were participating both individually and representing CAP ...
LSBM Lighthouse - Towards a Common Future: Sustainability
Secretary- General, Clive Harridge speaks at London School of Business and Management
Clive Harridge spoke about the forthcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) at an event organised by the London School of Business and Management (LSBM) as part of the LSBM Lighthouse series of events leading up to CHOGM. The focus of the talk was on sustainable development and how this is being addressed across the Commonwealth ...
Leading Change: New free book points way for planning across the Commonwealth
Traditional planning has to change and change quickly. This is the message that opens a new, free-to-download book. Leading Change: Delivering the New Urban Agenda through Urban and Territorial Planning was launched at the Ninth World Urban Forum in February 2018. It provides a short, easy to read advocacy of the way that planning practice can contribute to addressing some of the major challenges that the Commonwealth, and so also the world, faces in the 21sr century ...
Young Architects, Planners, Urbanists in the Commonwealth ... We want to hear from you!
Your invited to contribute to our manifesto, 'How can young people within the Commonwealth help to deliver Sustainable Development Goal 11, to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable?' - SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 15TH MARCH ...
CAP speaks at UNs COP23 Climate Change Conference and helps launch “Planners for Climate Action”
CAP was an active participant in the United Nations COP23 Climate Change conference held in Bonn from 30 October – 17 November 2017. In particular, CAP participated in the launch of the Planners for Climate Action initiative as part of the COP23 Human Settlements day on the 11 November ...
Update on CAPs ‘Healthy Urban Planning’ Project
The UN Sustainable Development Goals adopted in 2015 and the subsequent New Urban Agenda radically changed the global policy agenda for cities and the context for town planning. In particular they placed an explicit emphasis on the need for the holistic planning of settlements and made challenging commitments to improving health. However, the challenge of integrating this radical policy framework - securing collaboration across urban policy - remains daunting ...
Delivering Support for Rapidly Urbanising Cities in Developing Countries – Pilot Study in Bo, Sierra Leone
CAP has been supporting a pilot project by the Prince’s Foundation for Building Communities (PFBC) to develop a toolkit to help planners in cities in developing countries across the commonwealth and beyond. This led to a very successful workshop that took place in Sierra Leone on 4th and 5th December 2017 ...
Meeting Representatives of INTBAU and the School of Planning and Architecture
CAPs Secretary-General Clive Harridge recently met with Deependra Prashad, Secretary of the India Chapter INTBAU (International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture and Urbanism) and representatives from the Delhi School of Planning and Architecture. The meeting took place at the University of Delhi and focussed on how INTBAU and the School of Planning and Architecture could help CAPs Rapid Urbanisation Project ...
South African Planning Education Research Project (SAPER)
Read Dr Lauren Andres' blog on the SAPER project which CAP is supporting. This is a major project reviewing the planning curriculum in South African Higher Education. The project is being led by a team from the University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University and the University of the Free State in Bloemfuntein.
Belfast Urban Thinkers Campus
CAP was one of a number of organisations that was a Partner to the International Federation of Housing and Planning’s (IFHP) Urban Thinkers Campus (UTC) held over three days in Belfast.
Read Clive Harridge's report on the UTC event here ...
Belfast Urban Thinkers Campus
IFHP is hosting an Urban Thinkers Campus (UTC) in Belfast - incl. Dublin trip - to assist with the implementation of the UN Habitat's New Urban Agenda. They are delivering this UTC with their partners as part of the World Urban Campaign (WUC) .
Clive Harridge will representing CAP at the 'Urban Lab 3' event during the campus on the 1st of June ...
The capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, will host the Ninth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF9) in 2018. UN-Habitat, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, as the convener of WUF, announced the decision on Monday 3 November as the culmination of a six months bidding process ...
Latest News from the President of CAP
CAP members are busy around the world in their respective Institutes and also in international working groups working on the New Urban Agenda, Sustainable Development Goals and preparations for the next World Urban Forum to be held in Malaysia in February 2018 ...
CAP Newsletter - January 2017
The main activities since the last newsletter have been the completion of United Nations Habitat III in October in Ecuador, and the CAP 2016 Business Meeting and Planning for Sustainable Development Conference held between 7-10 November in Fiji ...
