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How IoT can enable sustainable choices in citiesSponsored by Thinkz

Moshe Gazit from Thinkz explains how IoT data in the hands of citizens can promote more sustainable choices, and introduces a new clean air routing tool that will be free-to-use in cities following its launch into Europe.

How air quality and weather data help cities boost resilienceSponsored by Vaisala

Cities around the world are trying to improve air quality, which in turn can help to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Sue Weekes explains the vital role played by compact air quality sensors and how using them in tandem with weather stations and other smart city devices can maximise their value.

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 7 - Part 2: Monica Barone, CEO, City of Sydney

Preview: In part two of our conversation with Monica Barone, CEO of the City of Sydney, we discover the changing nature of city relationships with citizens, how that can shape resilience and climate action, and lead to more equitable and inclusive communities.

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 7 - Part 1: Monica Barone, CEO, City of Sydney

Preview: The part one of the latest episode of the Urban Exchange sees Monica Barone, CEO of the City of Sydney, in conversation with Jeff Risom to understand how the nature of resilience is changing, and how Monica and the city are adapting.

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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.

How digitalisation is enabling a smarter and safer oil and gas camp managementSponsored by Huawei

Li Yangming, Chief Representative, Oil & Gas Industry of Global Energy Business Unit, Huawei EBG, explains how new digital technologies are boosting efficiency, safety and productivity in oil and gas camps.

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Here at SmartCitiesWorld, we produce Special Reports on a weekly basis. If you would like to contribute to any special report or opinion pieces please contact our editor Luke Antoniou on lukea@smartcitiesworld.net

How AI and digital twins are becoming critical climate action tools

How AI and digital twins are becoming critical climate action tools

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.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

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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.

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Trend Report 2025: Enabling connectivity in cities to improve urban life

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Discover how ubiquitous connectivity is transforming urban living by enhancing efficiency, producing more liveable spaces and making cities smarter.

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OnDemand Panel discussion: The role of telecoms in building smarter cities

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Watch this panel discussion with Sand Technologies OnDemand to explore urban connectivity and its role in enhancing smart city development in 2025 and beyond.

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 24 - The City Resilience Framework & the next decade of resilience

Urban Exchange Podcast

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 24 - The City Resilience Framework & the next decade of resilience

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Dr Kwadwo Oti-Sarpong, of the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction (CSIC), believes smart city projects can only bring societal value if the implementers are well trained.

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Moshe Gazit from Thinkz explains how IoT data in the hands of citizens can promote more sustainable choices, and introduces a new clean air routing tool that will be free-to-use in cities following its launch into Europe.

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Cities around the world are trying to improve air quality, which in turn can help to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Sue Weekes explains the vital role played by compact air quality sensors and how using them in tandem with weather stations and other smart city devices can maximise their value.

Building a sustainable and resilient future: a tech-driven plan

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Special Reports26 Jan 2022

How can cities and businesses plan for sustainability and resilience in the face of mass urbanisation, climate change and Covid-19? Is technology and innovation the answer?

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Special Reports21 Jan 2022

Dr Hu Hao, Chief Representative of Energy Transition (Carbon Neutrality), Global Energy Business Unit of Huawei Enterprise BG, explains how countries are preparing for a zero-carbon energy future and the details the solutions that could help them achieve their objectives.

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Special Reports21 Jan 2022

Urban data platforms are vital in many smart city initiatives but cities sometimes struggle to build a business case for them. Tobias Brandt, Ting Li and Rasmus Ramm put forward a metaphor for success.

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Special Reports21 Dec 2021

SmartCitiesWorld’s latest video interview sees editor Luke Antoniou catch up with Anthony Behan, managing director for communications, media and entertainment at Cloudera, to discuss the potential of 5G in urban enterprise rollouts and the data management challenge that comes with it.

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Watch: Distributed acoustic sensing: the future of urban asset monitoring

Special Reports15 Dec 2021

SmartCitiesWorld’s latest video interview, produced in partnership with Fotech, sees editor Luke Antoniou in conversation with Fotech’s Syed Aziz to discuss the impact of distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) technology on greenfield cities in the MENA region.

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