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In this virtual session, panellists will explore innovative approaches to issues such as urban planning, transportation, and public safety, with a specific focus on the role of local governments in implementing AI solutions.

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We explore how cities can overcome these barriers and embark on a successful AI journey, discovering the processes involved in applying AI to city data and creating valuable actionable insights across sustainability, operational efficiency, safety and beyond.

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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.

Smart Cities Reports

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile –Shenzhen

SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Shenzhen, designated as China’s first special economic zone and a role model of urban modernisation. Find out more about Shenzhen’s smart city strategy in this 16-page report.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – San Diego

In this edition, we focus on San Diego. San Diego is known as “America’s finest city”, and now it’s looking to be one of the smartest ones, too.

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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.

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 20 - Tackling plastic waste in our water

The latest Urban Exchange brings experts together from India and the US to talk about the Urban Ocean programme, and how to tackle the scourge of plastic waste in urban waterways.

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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.

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.

Berlin signs Urban Nature Pact to protect biodiversity

Climate action12 Sep 2024

The Berlin Urban Nature Pact calls on cities to move from pledges to action, and builds on existing international agreements such as the Edinburgh Declaration and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Bangkok joins Breathe Cities to curb air pollution by 30% by 2030

Air quality12 Sep 2024

In 2023, 10 million people in Thailand sought treatment for pollution-related illnesses with Bangkok fielding some of the worst impacts of poor air quality in the country.

VivaCity data to help Sheffield to tackle air pollution

Air quality11 Sep 2024

Sheffield City Council installs 17 sensors from VivaCity to monitor traffic, improve air quality and keep track of the impact of the city’s new clean air zone.

Vaisala to build weather resiliency at Indonesian airports

Air Travel06 Sep 2024

Technology to be used in the modernisation project includes aviation weather observing tech and a wind shear alert system, combining radars and wind lidars.

Collaboration to support EV taxi drivers with charging offers

Electric vehicles06 Sep 2024

Partnership is a major step towards creating a more sustainable taxi industry in the UK, offering tangible benefits to drivers who choose to go electric.

Austin Energy deploys AI-driven early wildfire detection

AI and Machine Learning05 Sep 2024

Once a fire is identified, the system automatically alerts Austin Energy and local fire departments, providing precise location data and real-time imagery.

Equitable and sustainable urban living

Editor's Blog05 Sep 2024

Three cities accelerating the green transition with innovative projects and substantial investments to enhance sustainability and equity in urban living.

Yorkshire Water chooses Netmore for smart meter exchange programme

Water05 Sep 2024

The programme is being implemented to exchange existing meters that are reaching the end of their operational life with an advanced metering infrastructure.

US utility announces investment in latest climate tech cohort

Climate action03 Sep 2024

The companies are leading the way with products, services and technologies that are focused on reversing or mitigating the damage done by climate change.

SmartCitiesWorld launches global content marketing agency

News03 Sep 2024

SmartCitiesWorld Connect aims to deliver expert, sector-specific digital content and live events to support cities and all of those in the smart city ecosystem.

$240m grants to support adoption of climate-friendly building codes

Climate action02 Sep 2024

Investing in America Agenda will raise the bar for energy efficiency in buildings across the country, lowering energy costs and combatting climate change.

Lake Ontario cooling system expanded to serve more buildings

Water30 Aug 2024

Enwave claims the expansion has effectively increased its cooling capacity by 60 per cent, with the capability of providing service to an additional 40 buildings.

Climate action centres set up in London’s under-used spaces

Climate action30 Aug 2024

Supported by climate solutions charity Ashden, Sharing Spaces uses spaces like libraries, cinemas and churches to provide community learning on climate action.

Biden administration awards $12.62m for clean energy projects

Climate action29 Aug 2024

The programme will distribute $12.62m to 32 local governments, two states, and one Tribe to improve energy efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

NYC to build largest municipal kerbside EV programme in US

Electric vehicles29 Aug 2024

An additional 600 chargers will be installed along streets in the five boroughs, with more than half designated for disadvantaged and low-income neighbourhoods.

Routeware adds Rubicon smart city platforms to portfolio

Smart waste28 Aug 2024

It will see Routeware offering purpose-built platforms for both municipalities and waste haulers and continues its drive to transform waste and recycling.

Denver completes first full-electrification housing project

Climate action27 Aug 2024

Denver Housing Authority’s $661k project aligns with the US city’s climate action goals with houses making use of energy-efficient heat pump technologies.

DoE provides $10m to support Climate Resilience Centres

Climate action22 Aug 2024

The selected university-led projects will share data and strengthen and build relationships between DoE and communities most exposed to climate change.

Peachtree Corners installs smart lighting

Lighting21 Aug 2024

The 5G smart city in Georgia is working with Juganu to deploy the lighting and IoT network within the Curiosity Lab ecosystem and in the city’s town centre.

EPA awards $27bn to accelerate clean energy solutions

Climate action20 Aug 2024

Programmes that give communities access to the resources and investment capital to build cleaner, more sustainable economies can begin being implemented.

CO2 savings to grow 25 per cent through renewable energy

Batteries and renewables19 Aug 2024

A large spike in spend is not predicted, rather a steady growth with careful energy management, while countries focus on expanding their capacity, reports Juniper.

City of Falls Church kicks off smart city programme

Road travel16 Aug 2024

Led by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, the pilot programme aims to transform the Virginian city into a model smart city and living laboratory.

US provides extreme heat preparedness support and funding

Climate action16 Aug 2024

Department of Commerce and NOAA will award prize money to up to 10 communities for developing manuals to run simulated drills called heat tabletop exercises.

Montréal to host Innovate4Cities climate action conference

Climate action15 Aug 2024

Staged by GCoM and UN-Habitat, I4C24 aims to shape global discussions on climate progress by leveraging the efforts of subnational governments around the world.

Liverpool City Council to pilot smart solar bins

Smart waste15 Aug 2024

When close to being full, a compactor is triggered to crush down litter allowing the bin to take up to 100 per cent more than standard bins before emptying.

Baku to stage inaugural Climate Action Week ahead of Cop29

Climate action14 Aug 2024

It will serve as an educational and inspirational platform to address Azerbaijan’s climate challenges and explore opportunities of the green transition.

City of Somersworth breaks ground on solar landfill project

Solar power13 Aug 2024

The US city is working with Ameresco on a solar PV installation designed to generate more than 67 million kWh in 20 years and build energy resilience.

Phoenix progresses plans for zero-emission bus fleet by 2040

Climate action12 Aug 2024

Hybrid buses have passed all tests and are running on the city’s roads, aligning with Phoenix’s aims to be the most sustainable desert city in the world.

NYC floating pool to be located at Pier 35

Climate action09 Aug 2024

The New York City and state are partnering to fund a water filtration demonstration project to ensure this innovative model can safely provide swimming access.

Cornwall and Beryl join forces for solar charging project

Solar power09 Aug 2024

Cornwall Council is working with the micromobility provider to boost the existing e-bike share scheme with six solar powered e-mobility charging hubs.

New venture to develop climate-resilient water infrastructure

Water08 Aug 2024

An initiative of global nonprofit Water.org, WaterConnect addresses the lack of investment-ready water and sanitation infrastructure projects in emerging markets.

Scottish councils deploy digital twin for regional energy plan

Digital twins08 Aug 2024

The digital model considers a range of factors which affect energy efficiency and emissions, from building fabrics and heating systems to fuel types and usages.

Minneapolis celebrates 100th electric vehicle in service

Electric vehicles07 Aug 2024

Its Green Fleets policy is just one part of the Climate Equity Plan to reach its accelerated, equitable, and aggressive climate goals over the next 10 years.

Crown Estate uses Esri GIS to develop plans for UK seabed

Planning and redevelopment07 Aug 2024

The spatial planning system was developed by the Crown Estate’s marine and digital teams and includes data from more than 250 sources across 10 sectors.

I-Street accelerator launches smart city pilot programme

News05 Aug 2024

I-Street is designed to help firms prepare to scale their offerings with the support of experienced research staff, industry experts, and prospective investors.

Retrofit projects help support City of London net zero goals

Commercial buildings05 Aug 2024

The buildings will benefit from significant energy efficiency upgrades, such as LED lighting and heat pumps, along with sustainable landscaping features.

Uber and BYD partner to accelerate global EV adoption

Electric vehicles02 Aug 2024

By working together, the companies aim to reduce the total cost of EV ownership for Uber drivers, accelerating the uptake of EVs on the Uber platform globally.

Cities invited to join biodiversity pact

Climate action02 Aug 2024

The Berlin Urban Nature Pact aims to empower local governments around the world to take steps towards the operationalisation of a global biodiversity agenda.

Data-driven organisation to accelerate electrified heat in UK

Batteries and renewables02 Aug 2024

Ambient will support policymakers and industry by providing data on the electrified heat transition, supporting development of policy and accelerating net zero.

Power management solution boosts EV charging in Germany

Electric vehicles01 Aug 2024

The Zoozter-100 is a kinetic power booster system that enables smooth, continuous ultra-fast electric vehicle charging without expensive grid upgrades.

City AI Series: Improving personal experienceSponsored by Dell Technologies & NVIDIA

AI and Machine Learning31 Jul 2024

Tune in for the next instalment of the ‘AI in Cities’ video interview series with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA, where we’re looking at improving personal experience.

Instavolt collaborates to expand rapid EV charging in the UK

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