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

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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

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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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Snowplough signal priority solution launched

Road travel05 Jan 2024

The technology, available for the US and Canadian markets, enables snowploughs to travel through intersections safely and efficiently to clear snow quickly.

Think Tank: When the sea swallows your cities

Opinions19 Apr 2021

In the latest of our opinion pieces from members of our Advisory Board, a grim warning is issued about the risk of flooding on coastal communities.

Siemens establishes e-mobility partner ecosystem

News19 Mar 2021

The company wants to increase accessibility of its electric vehicle charging infrastructure and financing solutions in North America and is partnering with EV technology and service companies.

Think tank: Sex(ism) and the city

Opinions08 Mar 2021

In the latest of our opinion pieces from members of our Advisory Board, the question of whether our cities are truly gender inclusive is posed.

US, Brazil, Canada lagging in shift to clean energy, International Renewable Energy Agency warns

News24 Sep 2020

International Renewable Energy Agency partners with World Economic Forum to support sustainable energy’s future

It's the economy, stupid

Editor's Blog21 Aug 2020

GDP figures around the world make grim reading and one of the few certainties of the pandemic is economic pain, leaving cities having the difficulty of cutting their cloth accordingly.

Global grid-connected energy storage deployment will reach 15.1 GW by 2025

News18 Aug 2020

The energy storage market has benefited from a strong start to the year, with residential markets buoyant and large utility-scale pipelines being realised.

Robots can deliver smart policing in the post Covid-19 reality

Opinions22 Jun 2020

Robots can play a key role assisting police forces and ensuring socially distancing support in the Covid-19 era, writes Muhammad Rahman

How the holistic approach is central to the Covid-19 recovery

Special Reports21 May 2020

SmartCitiesWorld talks to Lauren Sorkin, acting executive director of the Global Resilient Cities Network, on how cities can rebuild post Covid-19.

Report ranks world’s most innovation-friendly cities

News29 Nov 2019

The Big Apple leapfrogged last year’s leaders, Tokyo, London and San Francisco.

California launches first state-wide earthquake warning app

News23 Oct 2019

The tool uses ground motion sensors to detect earthquakes before humans can feel them and send automated notifications.

Accenture expands its innovation footprint in Chicago

News21 Oct 2019

The global consulting firm is launching a new Industry X.0 Studio to help accelerate the development of smart connected products and services “from months to weeks”.

Inaugural report card on US smart city progress: “Disappointing”

Special Reports19 Sep 2019

Of 24 cities, Seattle received the highest rating overall and St. Louis the lowest.

Mexico's largest cities promote digital inclusion

Inclusivity06 Aug 2019

Mexico City and Guadalajara are partnering with the global Smart Cities for All initiative to track the progress and measure their commitment to digital inclusion.

The war on smog

Special Reports07 Mar 2019

Charles Carter looks at the latest initiatives to tackle air pollution and one of its biggest causes.

Bloomberg completes climate action line-up

News16 Jan 2019

Albuquerque, Austin, Denver, Orlando and San Antonio are named as the final cities in the American Cities Climate Challenge

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