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

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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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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.

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.

Manchester joins Horizon citizen-centred CommuniCity project

News14 Oct 2024

It is the first UK city outside of London to join the EU programme that supports local people and organisations to create solutions to social challenges.

Smart Cities and Communities Survey 2024: let us know your priorities

News09 Oct 2024

SmartCitiesWorld is partnering with Honeywell for our latest smart city survey which aims to find answers to some of the critical challenges faced by cities today.

WEF leads coalition to accelerate renewables infrastructure

Batteries and renewables07 Oct 2024

Responsible Renewables Infrastructure Coalition aims to promote equitable outcomes and protect biodiversity through actions such as community engagement.

Plans unveiled to transform former Connecticut power plant

Planning and redevelopment02 Oct 2024

Anchored by a reimagined decommissioned coal-fired and oil-powered facility, the park will become a public amenity in Norwalk with a stellar network of spaces.

Kitchener partners to fast-track municipal tech solutions

News17 Sep 2024

The Canadian city is working with Communitech and the Municipal Innovation Council of Bruce County to invite Canadian tech companies to submit proposals.

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.

Axis Communications opens experience centre in Phoenix

Economic Development05 Aug 2024

Featuring a range of surveillance solutions as well as demo spaces, Axis reckons the facility will allow it to build stronger bonds with partners and customers.

OnDemand Global Local Executive Panel: From Smart Cities to Sustainable Futures – AI and Local Governance

Webinars08 Jul 2024

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.

High-speed fibre network deployed in Amazon rainforest

Climate action10 Jun 2024

New subaquatic optical, IP and XGS-PON fibre broadband network brings future-proof connectivity to the region, reducing the digital divide in 400 communities.

California forms alliance to drive heat pump adoption

Batteries and renewables06 Jun 2024

Heat pump partnership brings together state agencies, manufacturers, utilities, and other market actors to support the state’s heat pump and climate targets.

Bloomberg highlights power of local climate action

Climate action06 Jun 2024

Michael Bloomberg’s clarion call followed António Guterres’ pivotal climate speech on World Environment Day, urging transformative and decisive action.

Ukraine to launch Global Government Technology Centre in Kyiv

Economic Development30 May 2024

Centre aims to accelerate international collaboration on public sector innovation, digital transformation, emerging technologies and other critical tech issues.

Texas alliance aims to expand internet access across region

Inclusivity10 May 2024

NTXIA has re-launched the Internet for North Texas Coalition to prioritise broadband infrastructure and access, supporting digital equity for all residents.

Salt Lake City shares vision for transit-oriented hub

Planning and redevelopment22 Apr 2024

The Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation plan is intended to serve as a redevelopment roadmap for around 11 acres of land west of the city’s Downtown.

Three signs of a collective commitment to tackle climate change

Editor's Blog22 Apr 2024

How strategic leadership, innovative partnerships and data-driven initiatives are contributing to the global commitment to take action against climate change.

IDC Government names 2024 smart city winners

News28 Mar 2024

Winners of the seventh IDC Government Smart Cities North America Awards span solutions in microclimate modelling and digital twins to quantum computing.

Chattanooga quantum collaborative announced

People and skills27 Mar 2024

CQC aims to create a comprehensive framework for workforce development, economic growth, and infrastructure advancement in the quantum technology sector.

First-time AV shuttles deployed in Jacksonville

Connected and autonomous vehicles28 Feb 2024

Oxa Driver software is due to launch in eight passenger services in US and UK cities in 2024 as shuttling emerges as the best commercial ground for scaling AVs.

Bloomberg works with Kyiv to accelerate digital services

Health and social care19 Feb 2024

The support will increase City’s staff capacity and technical ability to build, diversify, and scale online offerings, including new mental health programmes.

Projects announced for 5G for Smart Communities funding

4G and 5G07 Feb 2024

Objective of the 5G for Smart Communities initiative is to accelerate 5G coverage across Europe, with a focus on underserved rural and low-connectivity regions.

Plug and Play unveils Orlando office focused on smart cities

Economic Development02 Feb 2024

Plug and Play’s strategic move reflects its commitment to fostering innovation and supporting startups in the rapidly growing field of smart city technologies.

WEF explores establishment of GovTech centre in Kyiv

People and skills18 Jan 2024

World Economic Forum and Ukraine Ministry of Digital Transformation have announced mutual interest in setting up a Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Plans progress for Guyana’s smart, sustainable city

Planning and redevelopment25 Nov 2023

The Silica City urban project, designed to become a future city for the nation, aspires to be a model of sustainability, resilience, and futuristic thinking.

Cop28: CEO climate leaders call for transformative policies

Climate action26 Oct 2023

The Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders has signed an open letter ahead of Cop28 calling on public and private sector leaders to accelerate net zero actions.

Tallinn makes it easier to test innovation projects

Economic Development18 Oct 2023

The approach aligns with the Tallinn 2035 development strategy in which the city aspires to be renowned as a city of science, innovation, and experimentation.

Monaco turns to the cloud to bolster data security

Cloud and edge computing16 Oct 2023

Monaco Cloud aims to deliver the principality with digital infrastructure and services that meet the highest international security and compliance standards.

Antibes launches 100 per cent clean energy bus routes

Electric vehicles06 Oct 2023

As part of plans to decarbonise the system in Alpes-Maritimes, Keolis is working wth the French region to deliver clean energy bus routes, called “100% Zou!”

Tallinn expands smart food sharing network

Smart waste22 Aug 2023

Food sharing-as-a-service company FudLoop is working with the City of Tallinn to expand the network of smart food sharing pantries in the urban space.

Atlanta Beltline fibre project tackles digital divide

Inclusivity17 Aug 2023

Project will engage community feedback and data to help identify the types of technologies that might be considered for implementation on the BeltLine corridor.

Research reveals UK public EV charge points lagging behind

Electric vehicles31 Jul 2023

Poor investment at a local and governmental level will require private investment to achieve government targets of 300,000 public electric vehicle chargers.

Report calls for major increase in designated e-bike parking

Micromobility21 Jul 2023

Report recommends an investment in the creation of a “dense network” of designated parking locations in London, to be informed by e-bike operator location data.

How flexible mobility spending can contribute to sustainability goals in the public sector

Electric vehicles13 Jul 2023

Mariusz Zabrocki, UK General Manager at FreeNow, explains how flexible mobility benefits can help replace private car trips and build a city’s sustainability.

Dubai launches cloud project to build digital infrastructure

Cloud and edge computing12 Jul 2023

Dubai Digital Clouds project consists of multiple clouds designed to provide high levels of flexibility and efficiency and the best private-public solutions.

Call to action ahead of G7 urban development meeting

Policymaking06 Jul 2023

Ahead of the G7 Sustainable Urban Development Ministers’ meeting in Japan, WEF has issued a six-point call-to-action to accelerate sustainable urban development.

Defining the path for public service digitalisationSponsored by Huawei

Data management & software05 Jul 2023

Hong-Eng Koh, Global Chief Public Services Industry Scientist for Huawei’s Enterprise Business Group, details how to lay the critical foundations for smarter, more efficient public services.

Seoul expands real-time urban data service for citizens

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