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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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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.

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024: unlocking climate finance

The 2024 Cities Climate Action Summit will focus on innovative funding mechanisms and strategies to mobilise private finance for urban climate initiatives as one of its central themes.

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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 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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Rebuilding green: Analysing the Biden infrastructure plan

John Fitzgerald, Project Director, Linesight, explains why major reskilling, outreach work by government and the right messaging will be key to realising benefits.

The future of smart city technologySponsored by Huawei

Imagination and vision is required to enable successful digital transformation in our cities, writes Huawei’s Nadim Abdulrahim.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

City AI Series: Levelling up operational efficiencySponsored by Dell Technologies & NVIDIA

AI and Machine Learning28 Oct 2024

Tune in for the next instalment of the ‘AI in Cities’ interview series with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA, where we explore levelling up operational efficiency.

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.

Vancouver approves innovative infrastructure funding model

Parks and green space23 Oct 2024

Vancouver Park Board has approved the Amenity Improvement Fee Framework, a pilot aimed at generating revenue as part of the broader Think Big Revenue Strategy.

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.

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.

City AI Series: Improving public and facility safety in citiesSponsored by Dell Technologies & NVIDIA

AI and Machine Learning17 Oct 2024

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

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.

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.

Which cities will be the leaders of the future?

Climate action15 Oct 2024

A competitive cities tracker from Arup reveals that cities must focus more on issues like climate action to be successful in the future and attract investment.

IRA awards $15.3m for extreme weather climate projections

Climate action10 Oct 2024

Funding will enable NOAA and collaborators to provide transparent climate projection products and address the demand for extreme weather climate information.

UK Met Office launches climate service for local authorities

Climate action10 Oct 2024

Met Office worked with Esri UK to enable local authorities to visualise climate challenges, explore projections and communicate a specific climate story.

2024 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge finalists revealed

Resilience08 Oct 2024

The challenge, one of the largest initiatives of its kind, streamlines the path to innovation by reimagining implementation cycles for smart city solutions.

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.

City of Boston adds green roofs to 30 bus shelters

Climate action03 Oct 2024

The new roofs feature drought-resistant plantings that will help provide shade, improve air quality, increase stormwater retention, and add new green space.

US launches playbook to protect households from extreme heat

Climate action30 Sep 2024

US Department of Housing and Urban Development aims to provide best practices for mitigation, building community resilience and lowering cooling costs.

Sadiq Khan and Matt Damon put water in the spotlight at Climate Week NYC

Water26 Sep 2024

They will discuss how to build resilient water systems and how public, private and non-profit sectors can partner to expand water access and improve quality.

UK city of Doncaster trials recycled plastic kerbing

Resilience26 Sep 2024

Traditional concrete kerbs have been replaced with Durakerb, a recyclable lightweight kerbing solution made from 88 per cent recycled polymer content.

Coalition builds on drive to multilevel climate action

Climate action25 Sep 2024

Bloomberg, WRI and the Cop28 Presidency co-hosted a Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (Champ) High-Level Political Dialogue at Climate Week NYC.

Regions and communities chosen for Pathways2Resilience project

Climate action19 Sep 2024

A flagship project of the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change, the programme aims to apply a new, transformative approach to climate adaptation plans.

Applications invited for AcceliGOV no-cost smart city pilots

Resilience18 Sep 2024

The projects address pressing urban challenges and span solutions focused on weather unpredictability, waste, wastewater, parking and cybersecurity.

How data, evidence and collaboration power innovation in Phoenix

Analytics11 Sep 2024

Michael Hammett, director of the Office of Innovation in the City of Phoenix, explains how the strategic use of data and evidence, along with a series of hackathons, is helping the city overcome every day challenges.

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.

Study reveals level of infrastructure organisations hit by cyberattack

Data privacy and security15 Aug 2024

The dual threat of ransomware and social engineering increases pressure on federal government bodies to enhance their cyber defences and response strategies.

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.

Funding tackles environmental and climate justice challenges

Climate action30 Jul 2024

The EPA has announced $34,403,346 in funding for two selected applications to help disadvantaged communities in the US states of Alabama and Tennessee.

Liverpool City Region’s new transformation roadmap revealed

Economic Development22 Jul 2024

Liverpool City Region’s new roadmap has been approved, designed to respond to skills, transport, housing and climate challenges in the next four years.

Christchurch launches energy pilot to empower communities

Climate action16 Jul 2024

Over a 13-week programme, teams in the Community Energy Activator will explore community energy models, acquire knowledge, and develop their ideas and plans.

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

Webinars08 Jul 2024

Why mayors are the ‘last mile of governments’

Policymaking04 Jul 2024

Svetlana Tesic co-founder, vice president international public affairs and partnerships, Mayors of Europe, discusses mayoral priorities and sheds light on those cities with the most contented citizens.

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 shows the importance of collaboration

Climate action28 Jun 2024

An official London Climate Action Week event, SmartCitiesWorld’s Summit brought together more than 60 city speakers and 2,586 delegates from around the world.

Report identifies how to abate building emissions by 80%

Climate action28 Jun 2024

The World Economic Forum report provides a roadmap for transforming the global building sector as well as unlock $1.8 trillion in global market opportunities.

Cities Climate Action Summit continues in London

Climate action27 Jun 2024

Today the action moves from the online environment to the iconic County Hall building in London for day two of SmartCitiesWorld’s
climate event for cities

One week to go before the climate event for cities

Climate action19 Jun 2024

There’s still time to be a part of SmartCitiesWorld’s Cities Climate Action Summit 2024, which promises to be one of the most action-oriented climate events for cities this year.

OnDemand Webinar: Demystifying the AI journey for cities

Webinars08 Jun 2024

Building urban resilience: as countries fragment, cities collaborate

Resilience07 Jun 2024

Lauren Sorkin, executive director of Resilient Cities Network, Judith Rodin, author of The Resilience Dividend, and Michael Berkowitz of Climate Resilience Academy, explore what makes a city resilient.

Two smart city accelerators making a difference

Editor's Blog07 Jun 2024

Recent initiatives from cities like Charlotte and the global QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge underscore the role accelerators play in fostering innovation.

ST Engineering launches data-driven smart water solution

Water07 Jun 2024

BrightCity is an integrated set of smart water advanced meter infrastructure solutions, designed to address critical challenges faced by cities and utilities.

Top 100 smart city solutions chosen in resilience challenge

Spanish islands progress drive to renewable energy

Smart grids05 Jun 2024

ABB is collaborating with Red Eléctrica to deploy a flexible and integrated solution to advance the energy transition in the Canary and Balearic Islands.

London university reduces carbon emissions by 10 per cent

Climate action23 May 2024

Savings were achieved in the first stage of its net-zero strategy, which included installation of LED lighting in all buildings and upgrades to building systems.

Spanish meteorological agency deploys Vaisala weather radars

Climate action20 May 2024

The new radars will enhance accuracy of weather data in Spain and the capability to predict extreme weather events, such as severe storms, in Southern Europe.

US and Canadian cities collaborate on blue-green corridor

Economic Development16 May 2024

Initiative aims to develop 10-year plan to foster sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economic development while protecting the basin’s freshwater resources.

NOAA climate action plan highlights needs of the underserved

Climate action09 May 2024

Equitable Climate Services Action Plan expands the reach and accessibility of NOAA’s climate services, enabling the agency to meet the needs of all communities.

Mexico City wins Lee Kuan Yew World City international award

News09 May 2024

The prize is a biennial international award which has been jointly organised by Singapore’s Urban Redevelopment Authority and the Centre for Liveable Cities.

Renowned global climate expert to open day two of Cities Climate Action Summit 2024

Climate action03 May 2024

The two-day global climate action summit for cities and municipalities will convene city leaders and industry experts from around the world to accelerate local climate action.

Dubai Mangroves initiative unveiled by Urb

Climate action30 Apr 2024

Initiative aims to integrate ecological preservation with urban development, enhancing Dubai’s coast by planting more than 100 million mangrove trees.

Madinah: a jewel committed to the challenges of the future

Sustainable development goals25 Apr 2024

With inclusion, diversity and technology central to the smart city vision, María J Martínez reports on how the ‘Enlightened City’ has obtained the UN-Habitat Gold Recognition in the SDG Cities Programme.

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