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.
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.
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.
Cities on the Frontlines: Advancing Urban Resilience for Climate Adaptation
Lauren Sorkin, Executive Director at the Resilient Cities Networks, catches up with the City of Rotterdam’s Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb on citizen engagement, climate change and much more.
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.
Preview: The latest episode of the Urban Exchange Podcast sees Lauren Sorkin, Resilient Cities Network, chat with Susan Aitken, Glasgow City Leader to talk COP27 and climate finance.
Preview: The latest episode of the Urban Exchange brings together the principal authors of the World Bank’s latest extensive report on urban climate to discuss the 10 key findings.
John Fitzgerald, Project Director, Linesight, explains why major reskilling, outreach work by government and the right messaging will be key to realising benefits.
Solar Standard Offer programme allows commercial property owners to host solar panels on their rooftops or lease roof space to third-party solar developers.
The programme will distribute grants to 61 local and territorial governments to improve energy efficiency, reduce climate pollution, and lower energy use.
Maximo Renewables enables operators to monitor and analyse wind, solar, and energy storage assets and get actionable insight to maximise return on investment.
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.
The trial by smart energy company Ivie enables homes with low-carbon tech to test a subscription-style, flat-rate tariff that is not dependent on usage.
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.
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.
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.
Responsible Renewables Infrastructure Coalition aims to promote equitable outcomes and protect biodiversity through actions such as community engagement.
The BeamBike charger’s onboard battery storage provides ebike charging and vital 120 volt outlets where there is no easily accessible utility connection.
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.
Salt Lake City deal will fund solar, air quality, and community resilience projects and help bolster environmental resiliency in underserved areas of the city.
14 mayors, governors and subnational leaders have signed an open letter to put pressure on national leaders to turn their positive words about transitioning away from fossil fuels into concrete action.
Octopus Energy aims to transform the housing market by eliminating energy bills, boosting green jobs, and accelerating the UK’s clean energy transition.
Delve into the latest City Profile from SmartCitiesWorld, focusing on how the City of San Diego is innovating through policy and technology to best serve its communities.
The Royal Academy of Engineering launches a £150m fellowship to fund 50 innovative projects tackling climate change, offering financial and non-financial support.
Three cities accelerating the green transition with innovative projects and substantial investments to enhance sustainability and equity in urban living.
The companies are leading the way with products, services and technologies that are focused on reversing or mitigating the damage done by climate change.
The programme will distribute $12.62m to 32 local governments, two states, and one Tribe to improve energy efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
IN² aims to support corporations and communities towards sustainability goals by providing practical implementation guidance and access to validated technologies.
Programmes that give communities access to the resources and investment capital to build cleaner, more sustainable economies can begin being implemented.
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.
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.
Ambient will support policymakers and industry by providing data on the electrified heat transition, supporting development of policy and accelerating net zero.
The facility will also contribute to the development of 5G-based solutions for the offshore energy sector, supporting a more sustainable future for the UK.
Over a 13-week programme, teams in the Community Energy Activator will explore community energy models, acquire knowledge, and develop their ideas and plans.
The solar campaign has begun enrolling 1,700 units to an estimated 5,000 residents from seven properties across The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan.
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.
Paired Power and EV Connect’s clean energy installation enables Campbell to establish its first sustainable, resilient electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
The World Economic Forum’s report found the transition is still progressing but has lost some momentum in the face of increasing uncertainty worldwide.
Led by ICLEI Europe, the projects will address critical climate challenges such as energy poverty, wildfire detection, and air quality management in Greece.
With the addition of Integra, more utilities in Italy can enhance their grid infrastructure with Itron’s solutions and establish local business relationships.
Electricity distributor UK Power Networks has developed an API to provide instant approvals for domestic customers wanting to connect to low-carbon electric.
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.
Heat pump partnership brings together state agencies, manufacturers, utilities, and other market actors to support the state’s heat pump and climate targets.
ABB is collaborating with Red Eléctrica to deploy a flexible and integrated solution to advance the energy transition in the Canary and Balearic Islands.
Winners were recognised for projects to attract skilled workers for the green transition, support sustainable food systems, and mobilise residents to vote.
Innovative approaches used by cities and organisations to prioritise climate action and decarbonisation and create more sustainable urban environments.
The process will allow the City to understand the climate impact of the dollars it spends, and identify where more effort is needed to tackle climate change.
Twenty-five projects amounting to 836MW of generation are set to connect as soon as they can build under the Technical Limits process, led by UK Power Networks.
Solar-powered EV chargers can be placed in areas of the city that currently do not have EV charging infrastructure, reducing the need for electrical site work.
Austin Energy and Texas Solar for All Coalition have received a $249.7m grant to provide low-income homes access to affordable and resilient renewable energy.
The tree is designed as an art piece to spark interest in sustainability but will also feed energy into the Abu Dhabi grid via 16 bi-facial solar panels.
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.
The Fallon Two Rock project promises to infuse green energy into the community, sufficient to power 400 homes annually as well as supporting the local economy.
Exploring innovative approaches taken to harness renewable energy, electrify transportation, and integrate smart technologies in the drive to decarbonise.
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.
All of these companies are building smart cities technology solutions to issues confronting quality of life in communities across the state of Colorado.
Using a principle similar to night storage heaters, the Electric Thames project aims to show how electric vessels could accelerate the journey to net zero.
Selected applicants have supported thousands of individuals, businesses, and community organisations to access capital for climate and clean energy projects.
Installed by cleantech integrator and developer Ameresco on top of the US university’s Snell Library, it will provide 157.78 kWp DC of power for the building.
University of Warwick is working with SSE Energy Solutions on the project that could help it achieve its 2030 net zero target and become more sustainable.
The NREL will advise the CDA airport authority on environmentally sustainable initiatives for new passenger facilities planned through its O’Hare 21 project.
This SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion is now available OnDemand and brings cities together for bilateral learnings on the challenges and potential solutions to sustainability by utilising intelligent transport systems (ITS). The CSO of the City of Vilnius - European Green Capital 2025 are among the speakers.
More than $17m will fund a range of energy efficiency improvements and clean energy technologies in 30 communities as part of the Investing in America Agenda.
Funded through UK Government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, the £14.3m project will overhaul heating systems across buildings in South London and Kent.
The GSMA’s 2024 Mobile Net Zero climate report spotlights regional leaders in cutting carbon emissions since 2019, led by a 50 per cent reduction in Europe.
