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A clean and efficient future: energy in focus at Cities Climate Action Summit 2024

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.

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024: experience ‘Tokyo 2050’ todaySponsored by The SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Showcase Program Executive Committee

Discover innovative concepts to solve urban issues through SusHi Tech Tokyo’s programme focused on leveraging diverse ideas, digital know-how and cutting-edge technologies.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

Discover how the city of Madrid is innovating to become a smarter, more sustainable city that’s able to deliver improved services to residents and visitors alike.

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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 21 - 10 years of urban resilience in Rotterdam

Join us on the latest episode of the Urban Exchange podcast, looking back at 10 years of resilience in the city of Rotterdam, and exploring what the future holds.

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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.

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the exhibitor: SSE Energy Solutions

SSE Energy Solutions will show how by leveraging the power of smart city data, cities have a key role to play in lowering carbon emissions and energy consumption and costs.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ThoughtLab Future-Ready City Profiles 2024: Capturing the future

Ebooks05 Nov 2024

A companion to 2024’s ’Building a Future-Ready City’ report from ThoughtLab, this report showcases how 12 cities of different sizes and levels of economic development are planning ahead to achieve their long-term goals.

eBook: From Future Vision to Urban Reality

Ebooks05 Nov 2024

In the latest pioneering study from ThoughtLab, delve into how a diverse range of 250 cities from around the world, are advancing their social, sustainability and economic goals and paving the way towards future readiness.

Low-carbon heating system launched for Bellingham waterfront

Climate action01 Nov 2024

Port of Bellingham has partnered with Corix to create a low-carbon energy system for the City’s Downtown Waterfront District to provide heating and cooling.

C40 Cities and Reckitt urge businesses to take climate action in cities

Climate action01 Nov 2024

Reckitt is modelling a net zero programme that brings together businesses in support of climate action in its home city of Hull and will share learnings at Smart City Expo in Barcelona.

Final heat network projects receive funding from UK programme

Climate action01 Nov 2024

Projects funded under the Heat Networks Investment Project will supply over 700 GWh of lower carbon heat and cut more than 81,000 tonnes of carbon emissions.

EPA announces $3bn of investments in clean ports in the US

Climate action31 Oct 2024

Grants will support deployment of zero-emission equipment, as well as infrastructure and climate and air quality planning projects at ports across the country.

UK city launches partnership to collaborate on key areas

Transparency30 Oct 2024

The Exeter Partnership aims to deliver outcomes in areas such as climate, housing, the city centre and health, with an emphasis on collaboration and innovation.

World’s first electric hydrofoil ferry takes off in Stockholm

Sea travel30 Oct 2024

Candela P-12 runs on 100 per cent renewable electricity and will operate a pilot service from Ekerö, Stockholm’s fast-growing island suburb, to the city centre.

Cities recognised for leading public-private collaborations

News29 Oct 2024

The World Economic Forum’s fourth Urban Transformation Summit also announced five pioneer cities that will forge new models for sustainable economic growth.

San Diego launches climate action plan and online dashboard

Climate action28 Oct 2024

Stakeholders can monitor key metrics and track progress on aspects of the Climate Action Plan via the dashboard that includes detailed task lists and due dates.

How AI and digital twins are becoming critical climate action toolsSponsored article

Digital twins28 Oct 2024

Dr Uwe Jasnoch, director, EMEA Government, Transportation and Defence at Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division, explains how greater geographic intelligence enabled by AI and digital twins can support cities in achieving climate resilience, and how Hexagon has worked to combine these technologies into a service that makes them scalable and accessible for more cities.

Plans could unlock £100m funding for environmental projects

Climate action25 Oct 2024

West Midlands Combined Authority believes having a pipeline of investment-ready projects will make it easier to match funders with bold nature recovery schemes.

Seattle provides grants for retrofits and digital equity

Climate action24 Oct 2024

Awards of $3.5m will help install decarbonising retrofits in buildings while applications are open for Technology Matching Fund Grants, aimed at digital equity.

Public space aims to bring New Yorkers back to water’s edge

Planning and redevelopment24 Oct 2024

Malt Drive Park is an expansive development along Newtown Creek waterfront in Queens and has been designed with sculpted topography to mitigate flood risk.

Phoenix reveals results of second phase of pavement cooling

Climate action23 Oct 2024

Year-long research demonstrates cool pavement technology continues to reduce summer surface temperatures up to 12°F compared to conventional aged pavement.

Edinburgh approves latest smart city strategy

Policymaking23 Oct 2024

The Scottish capital has used digital tools to improve infrastructure and services and now wants to further boost digital inclusion and sustainability.

City of London publishes climate action progress report

Climate action22 Oct 2024

The City’s Climate Action Strategy commits the organisation to achieving net zero carbon emissions in its operations by 2027 and its full value chain by 2040.

Greater Oslo optimises electric bus fleet

Electric vehicles21 Oct 2024

Unibuss will use Depot360 from Siemens to enable data-driven decisions to lower energy costs, reduce cost-per-mile, and increase route completion rates.

Which cities are the most sustainable destinations?

News18 Oct 2024

Global Destination Sustainability Index evaluates sustainability across key areas, including destination management and environmental and social performance.

Global Future Councils call for collective action to tackle global crises

News18 Oct 2024

Initiatives and reports launched or advanced during the meeting in Dubai included the Clean Air Actions in Cities report and first in a series of AI reports.

Cities invited to join largest-ever Mayors Challenge

News17 Oct 2024

Bloomberg Philanthropies’ innovation competition calls on local governments to work with residents and entrepreneurs to reimagine an essential public service.

Dublin to implement district heating network for Docklands

Climate action17 Oct 2024

Dublin District Heating Project will deliver a sustainable heating network to residents and businesses, helping reach Ireland’s long-term climate targets.

Rooftop wind energy innovator recognised by innovation hub

Wind power16 Oct 2024

Aeromine, Texas Tech University’s startup of the year, enables large buildings with flat unobstructed roofs to generate up to 100 per cent of their energy on site.

UK green fund commits further £22m to waste heat projects

Climate action16 Oct 2024

The Green Heat Network Fund has kickstarted a number of projects across the UK that recycle waste heat and drive the transition to greener energy solutions.

Why solar plus storage is a win-win for Nigeria

Solar power16 Oct 2024

Nigeria’s data centre industry set to explode, bringing high bandwidth speeds to urban areas. Sherisse Alexander, chief business officer, WATT Renewable Corporation, discusses how solar plus storage can help the country affordably secure the power it needs to realise this vision.

Partnership with U20 to supercharge multilevel climate action

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