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Discover how this year’s Cities Climate Action Summit puts the spotlight on the switch to clean and renewable energy, and the importance of energy-efficiency.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile –Shenzhen

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 23 - Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health, and equity

Tune into the latest Urban Exchange podcast, where guests from the city of Buenos Aires City Government and Yale University discuss the links between climate, health and inequity.

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 22 - Digital solutions shaping the urban landscape

The latest Urban Exchange takes us inside the world of digital financial innovation and how it supports urban resilience, with experts from Cape Town and StateUp.

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The built environment’s Scope 3 emissions conundrum

Without serious consideration for Scope 3 emissions, we will be unable to reach global net zero goals and improve the quality of life of building occupants, says Mahesh Ramanujam, CEO of Global Network for Zero.

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the exhibitor: Latitudo 40

Latitudo 40 sits at the convergence of satellite imagery analysis and AI and will demonstrate the vital role satellite data has to play in helping cities tackle the challenges of climate change.

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 11 – Gareth Morgan, Cape Town – Mainstreaming and institutionalising urban resilience

Urban Exchange Podcast08 Jun 2023

Gareth Morgan, executive director of future planning and resilience for the City of Cape Town, joins the Urban Exchange to talk about his efforts to put resilience front and centre of all aspects of the city’s work.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile –Shenzhen

Smart Cities Reports10 Oct 2022

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Las Vegas

Smart Cities Reports29 Nov 2021

SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Las Vegas with its unprecedented growth, urban development, and leaps of imagination.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Seattle

Smart Cities Reports25 Aug 2021

We explore Seattle’s journey to becoming a data-driven city and how it plans to continue to develop its smart city strengths

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – London

Smart Cities Reports19 Mar 2021

The long term-impact of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union and the country’s poor performance in the Covid-19 pandemic, are among the complex set of challenges it faces if London is to remain one of the world’s most influential and enviable cities.

Lake Tahoe to introduce electric ferry

Sea travel22 Nov 2024

Candela and Fly Tahoe say the zero-emission e-ferry will reduce travel times for Tahoe locals and visitors, providing a north-south connection across the lake.

Cop29: Urban climate resilience pledge and water declaration

Climate action22 Nov 2024

C40 and NUS Cities are combining expertise to equip city leaders to implement equitable climate actions while Cop29 Presidency launches Water for Climate Action.

Green light for eco-friendly coastal town in Edinburgh

Planning and redevelopment22 Nov 2024

Development includes 847 net-zero ready homes on the city’s largest brownfield site, addressing the housing emergency and helping achieve climate action goals.

Public sector taking longer to recover form cyber incidents

Data privacy and security22 Nov 2024

Key IT decision-makers with an influence in cybersecurity in large organisations, including in governments and the public sector, were surveyed for global report.

Austin supercharges community solar programme

Solar power21 Nov 2024

Solar Standard Offer programme allows commercial property owners to host solar panels on their rooftops or lease roof space to third-party solar developers.

Incubator selects startups for building innovation programme

Climate action21 Nov 2024

Three clean technology startups have been awarded $250,000 each in non-dilutive funding to help accelerate energy-efficient, resilient building technologies.

Cop29: GCoM package supports multilevel climate action

Climate action21 Nov 2024

It builds on Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy’s ongoing work to provide resources to achieve climate goals across all levels of government.

Cop29: Resilient cities and tourism climate action declarations

Climate action21 Nov 2024

Over 160 stakeholders, including countries and cities, have endorsed the Cop29 Multisectoral Actions Pathways Declaration for Resilient and Healthy Cities.

QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge winner addresses water scarcity

Resilience20 Nov 2024

Gravity Water’s technology captures, filters, and stores rainwater, providing safe, sustainable drinking water to communities in need around the world.

How to transition to zero-emissions bus operations

Climate action20 Nov 2024

The Zero-Emission Bus Transition Planning guidebook provides a step-by-step approach to guide public transit agencies through the entire transition process.

Milton Keynes uses drones to map area and create digital twin

Digital twins20 Nov 2024

Flights over city centre will map the area in detail and help to create a digital twin which can then be used to inform highways surveys and accident response.

Applying AI to tackle urban health challenges

Health and social care20 Nov 2024

Dr Ann Aerts, head of the Novartis Foundation, explains how the AI4HealthyCities initiative is leveraging AI and extensive datasets to identify key drivers of health disparities, and the potential to offer targeted interventions to improve health across urban populations.

Singapore launches smart precinct pilot at wildlife reserve

Recreational space20 Nov 2024

Mandai Wildlife Group is integrating robotics for a range of applications, including guest interactions, deliveries and surveillance in a challenging landscape.

US DoE awards more than $17m to local energy projects

Climate action19 Nov 2024

The programme will distribute grants to 61 local and territorial governments to improve energy efficiency, reduce climate pollution, and lower energy use.

UAE to retrofit government buildings with energy efficiency tech

Climate action19 Nov 2024

Siemens will deploy technology to upgrade HVAC systems, integrate movement and lighting sensors, and install building systems to centralise energy management.

£2m Manchester Prize opens applications for AI breakthroughs

Climate action19 Nov 2024

In its second year, the Manchester Prize will reward UK-led innovation in AI that will accelerate action towards the UK’s clean energy and net zero goals.  

Cop29 host expands zero-emission fleet

Electric vehicles19 Nov 2024

The fleet of TX models from LEVC is playing an important role in this year’s convention in Baku, Azerbaijan, helping delegates travel to the venue sustainably.

IBM launches asset lifecycle management tool for renewables

Batteries and renewables18 Nov 2024

Maximo Renewables enables operators to monitor and analyse wind, solar, and energy storage assets and get actionable insight to maximise return on investment.

Which are Europe’s most innovative cities?

News18 Nov 2024

The EC has announced the winners of this year’s – and the tenth – iCapital awards, recognising cities that lead the way in delivering innovative solutions.

C40 Cities Finance Facility opens for applications

Climate action18 Nov 2024

Project applications covering infrastructure in critical climate resilience and mitigation areas are encouraged from large and megacities in the Global South.

Google and National League of Cities develop AI toolkit

AI and Machine Learning15 Nov 2024

The AI Toolkit is designed to help city governments in the US harness the power of AI to enhance public services and improve the quality of life for residents.

Toledo’s transit authority launches account-based ticketing

Mobility-as-a-Service15 Nov 2024

The update brings fare-capping, which allows Toledo’s fixed-route bus riders to get the value of an extended pass without paying the full upfront fee.

Nextbike expands micromobility programmes across Europe

Mobility-as-a-Service15 Nov 2024

It has launched pedal and e-bike sharing schemes in Greece, Kosovo and Portugal and is expanding its French footprint by deploying a fleet in Alsace.

Cop29: ClimateView launches open source climate action tool

Climate action15 Nov 2024

Transition Element Framework is an open-source tool for cities and nations to create actionable, measurable climate plans and KPIs that align with global standards.

Sugar Land explores autonomous elevated cable and rail system

Connected and autonomous vehicles14 Nov 2024

Swyft Cities and Sugar Land will examine the potential for a Whoosh system that uses small, electric gondola vehicles that use advanced autonomous technologies.

Cop29: IBM and SEforALL launch AI platforms for sustainable urban development

Climate action14 Nov 2024

The organisations have worked together on two projects to enable policymakers to identify energy and infrastructure needs for communities in developing regions.

Glasgow’s new route map plots its path to net zero

Climate action14 Nov 2024

Net Zero Route Map is based on a scientific analysis of the policies, projects and initiatives currently in place and provides robust evidence of their impact.

Port of Hueneme installs solar electric vehicle chargers

Electric vehicles13 Nov 2024

Paired Power has completed installation of two PairTree chargers at the Californian port as a step towards achieving energy independence and sustainability goals.

How AI is helping to advance green technology

Climate action13 Nov 2024

Global intellectual property firm Marks & Clerk reports that while overall AI patent filings slowed, green AI patent publications grew 35 per cent in 2023.

Unified security platform creates a truly smart building

Commercial buildings13 Nov 2024

22 Bishopsgate in the heart of the City of London has installed a unified security platform that means the more it is used, the more intelligent it becomes.

Is this the future for goods travel across our cities?

Logistics13 Nov 2024

Cargo is a mobility concept designed as a means of alleviating traffic levels in cities with self-driving tram carriages that operate along existing tracks.

Majority of Brazilians support city climate action

Climate action12 Nov 2024

Brazilians are feeling climate change impacts in communities and personally, especially extreme heat, which represents the biggest environmental challenge.

OnDemand Panel discussion: Using AI to create value in cities for communities and workforce

Webinars12 Nov 2024

Join the next SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion to discover how AI can transform cities, enhancing operations and services for communities and empowering the workforce.

Itron and Cielis announce ten-year smart streetlight contract for Paris

Lighting12 Nov 2024

The contract extends Itron’s relationship with the City of Paris, which began in 2015, when the city made its original investment in a citywide IoT network.

EHang completes debut passenger flight over Bangkok

Air Travel12 Nov 2024

With permission from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, it is also planning to conduct tests in various other regions such as Phuket and Koh Samui.

Can digital twins better manage integrated transport networks?

Digital twins12 Nov 2024

Report shows the potential impact of transport digital twins across the economy, environment and to the public to improve efficiency and promote greener travel.

Chicago launches Smart Streets Pilot programme

Road travel11 Nov 2024

The pilot aims to modernise the current system to protect vulnerable road users who are walking, biking and using transit while improving transit operations.

Calgary expands tree canopy with $61m funding boost

Climate action11 Nov 2024

Following an agreement between the City of Calgary and the Government of Canada, as part of its 2 Billion Trees programme, the city will plant 930,000 trees.

ICLEI Europe set to equip public officials with AI skills

AI and Machine Learning11 Nov 2024

Programme aims to close knowledge gap and foster resilience, ensuring long-term success, as AI tech will support the public sector in its sustainability journey.

UK local authority uses digital twin tech for net zero plans

Climate action11 Nov 2024

West Yorkshire borough of Calderdale is working with global climate tech company IES to use the technology to identify key priorities to reach target by 2038.

Arup and Resilient Cities Network team to provide guidance on extreme shocks

Resilience08 Nov 2024

Arup’s recently updated City Resilience Framework provides city leaders with actionable strategies to proactively prepare for future shocks and stresses.

C40 guide to serve as implementation tool for urban planners

Climate action08 Nov 2024

The guide will serve as a tool to accelerate sustainable, equitable and resilient urban planning policies and promote deliverable climate action around the globe.

How an electric vehicle future was built in Dundee

Electric vehicles08 Nov 2024

Dundee City Council’s Fraser Crichton explains the foundational steps taken to position the Scottish city as a model for other fleets and councils across Europe.

Milton Keynes to lead driverless bus trial

Connected and autonomous vehicles07 Nov 2024

StreetCav is a plug-and-play driverless shuttle that has been developed by a consortium of private and public sector organisations and will roll out in December.

Shenzhen named Smart City of 2024 at Smart City Expo World Congress

News07 Nov 2024

Shenzhen was recognised for its Smarter City, Better Life initiative focused on transforming the city through digitalisation, advanced urban management, and sustainable development.

Michigan and Detroit roll out lamppost EV charging solution

Electric vehicles07 Nov 2024

They aim to enhance the efficiency and connectivity of EV infrastructure and empower communities with convenient charging access to build a sustainable future.

Peachtree Corners teams with Opsys for smart city innovation

4G and 5G06 Nov 2024

The implementation marks Opsys’ first real-world deployment of the Altos, the company’s first deployment with a municipality and the first in the USA.

Nokia to lead European lighthouse project on 6G sustainability

4G and 5G06 Nov 2024

European lighthouse project will evaluate and explore sustainable 6G technologies, methods and use cases touching on environmental, economic and societal needs.

Alliance powers ‘Internet of Forests’ to protect rainforests

Internet of Things06 Nov 2024

The multidimensional solution, composed of hybrid edge-cloud computing and communications products, will be deployed in a protected conservation area of Colombia.

Strategic partnership to accelerate smart city progress in UAE

News06 Nov 2024

Partnership with the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority will combine InfraX’s infrastructure expertise with Tuya’s smart home technologies.

How AI can help to transform the water industry

Water05 Nov 2024

Sanjay Neogi, managing director of energy and utilities for Sand Technologies, explains how advanced technologies like AI and digital twins can address the critical challenges faced by water companies.

SmartCitiesWorld launches Technology Innovation for Community-Centric Cities initiative

Inclusivity05 Nov 2024

Launched at Smart City Expo, TICCCITIES is designed to put equity and transparency at the forefront of cities’ considerations when innovating and deploying new solutions.

What makes a city future-ready?

News05 Nov 2024

ThoughtLab is launching its latest global study of 250 cities that shows how city leaders are advancing their social, sustainability and economic goals.

Itron showcases CityEdge portfolio at Smart City Expo

Internet of Things05 Nov 2024

Portfolio focuses on five key areas of smart lighting, traffic and highways, environment and sustainability, public safety and energy, water and utilities.

Report recognises LoRaWan as leading tech for smart cities

Internet of Things05 Nov 2024

Report examines significance of connectivity in urban settings, underscoring how LoRaWan offers a robust, efficient infrastructure for smart applications.

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