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The latest news on climate change concerning smart city projects across the world.

Glasgow raises £1m for solar energy projects

Glasgow raises £1m for solar energy projects

Solar power26 Jan 2026

Investors were able to pledge as little as £5 to the scheme which will be used by the sustainability team for solar energy projects on city council buildings.

Glasgow climate plan review reveals community benefits

Glasgow climate plan review reveals community benefits

Climate action12 Nov 2025

Actions across 11 areas include key priorities such as transport, green economy, heating, built environment, energy, waste, biodiversity and carbon removal.

City centre air pollution drops by one third in Glasgow

City centre air pollution drops by one third in Glasgow

Air quality14 Aug 2025

The reduction follows enforcement of the low emission zone, marking a major step forward in the city’s clean air ambitions and safeguarding public health.

Solar array completed on iconic Glasgow landmark

Solar array completed on iconic Glasgow landmark

Solar power31 Jul 2025

The flagship roof-mounted solar project at Kelvin Hall by Vital Energi is designed to supply approximately 20 per cent of the building’s annual electricity needs.

Low emission zone penalties help fund Glasgow environmental projects

Low emission zone penalties help fund Glasgow environmental projects

Climate action07 Apr 2025

Eighteen organisations will receive grants of between £20,000 and £50,000 from the Low Emission Zone Community Support Fund to deliver a broad range of schemes.

Negotiations to begin on Glasgow climate tech centre

Negotiations to begin on Glasgow climate tech centre

Climate action11 Feb 2025

This project aims to secure private sector investment that will transform the famous Lighthouse into a net zero innovation hub for clean tech companies to grow.

Glasgow and 3Ci partner to create net-zero neighbourhood

Glasgow and 3Ci partner to create net-zero neighbourhood

Climate action05 Feb 2025

Govanhill has been chosen for the pilot project due to its proximity to a district heating network opportunity, as well as its diversity of built environment.

Glasgow rolls out solar programme for council-owned buildings

Glasgow rolls out solar programme for council-owned buildings

Solar power13 Dec 2024

The roof top solar arrays will power the buildings below and, in places, cover up to 96 per cent of the electricity requirements of each of the buildings.

Data reveals promising start for Glasgow low emission zone

Data reveals promising start for Glasgow low emission zone

Air quality04 Oct 2024

The latest Air Quality Annual Progress Report shows that nitrogen dioxide levels in the city centre and low emission zone (Lez) area had dropped by 20 per cent.

Glasgow refreshes plans to reduce air pollution

Glasgow refreshes plans to reduce air pollution

Air quality29 Apr 2024

Priority actions include a review of air quality monitoring with a focus around schools, hospitals and care homes and expansion of the active travel network.

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ST Engineering to provide smart city platform for Lusail City

The company will build and operate a smart city platform with citywide network connectivity for the Qatar city using advanced AI and data-driven technologies.

Huawei seals smart city deal with Barcelona

They will collaborate on projects relating to 5G, smart city applications and digital transformation.

Solar city goes live

Trina Solar’s PV modules have begun operations in the 10MW Sustainable City in Dubai, which aims to use only clean energy sources

AI used to monitor and optimise Swedish road infrastructure

Computer vision and machine learning specialist, Univrses, will work with the Swedish Transport Administration to digitise and manage roadside infrastructure.

What is ‘Smart City’ and why do we need them?

Smart city is the framework based on Information and Communication technologies that enable the development of sustainable practices to address the urbanisation challenges. Leveraging the technology is one of the foremost pillars of ‘smart cities’ in order to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of resident’s life and the city’s services.

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Find out how Sunderland is repositioning itself as a leading smart city – using digital infrastructure and low-carbon innovation to build a resilient, future-focused economy in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile.

Latest Trend Report

Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Series

Download our latest report to uncover how artificial intelligence is being used to support cities in how they plan and operate city services to ensure they are vibrant, sustainable and economically thriving modern spaces.

Latest Webinar

Trend Report Panel Discussion (21 May): Operating smarter: using digital twins and AI to reshape urban infrastructure management

Webinars

Discover how AI-powered digital twins are transforming urban infrastructure and how these innovations can improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

Latest Podcast

Cities Thriving on Lighting, Episode 2 – Simplicity by design in smart lighting

Podcasts

Discover the technology and considerations behind how cities can turn existing streetlight networks into secure, interoperable, and future‑proof infrastructure in the second episode of Cities Thriving on Lighting.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast

Tune in for the latest Urban Exchange where we get a first-hand account of city resilience measures from Quezon City following unexpected extreme rainfall.

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