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

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

Solar-powered cities: sunny outlook with patches of cloud

Renewable energy, combined with energy efficiency is central to powering cities of the future. Sarah Wray looks at how solar is a key part of that energy mix

Overcoming the innovation gap

There is a gap between the aspirations of cities and the true capabilities of smart city technology, writes Anders Lisdorf.

The three biggest challenges to building a commutable smart city

Radim Cmar, Sygic, examines how we capitalise on the benefits of smart transportation solutions while avoiding negative repercussions.

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

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

How can we cool our cities in the future?

How can we cool our cities in the future?

Climate action05 May 2026

Industry and academia are coming together in a new international research initiative that aims to rethink how the world’s largest cities are cooled.

Green and digital shipping corridor showcases progress

Green and digital shipping corridor showcases progress

Logistics13 Mar 2026

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor project is aiming to accelerate the decarbonisation of vital trans-Pacific shipping lane.

Abu Dhabi and Singapore university partner for smart city initiatives

Abu Dhabi and Singapore university partner for smart city initiatives

News24 Feb 2025

The partnership forms part of the emirate’s DMT Future Hub initiative and will focus on areas such as climate-resilient design, liveability and data-driven governance.

Which cities are the most sustainable destinations?

Which cities are the most sustainable destinations?

News18 Oct 2024

Global Destination Sustainability Index evaluates sustainability across key areas, including destination management and environmental and social performance.

Which cities will be the leaders of the future?

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.

Study reveals benefits of green and digital shipping corridor

Study reveals benefits of green and digital shipping corridor

Sea travel19 Apr 2024

Corridor between Singapore, Los Angeles and Long Beach is forecast to bring more green jobs, health improvements for local communities and economic benefits.

Cop28: Ports to form green and digital shipping corridor

Cop28: Ports to form green and digital shipping corridor

Climate action08 Dec 2023

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles unveiled the partnership strategy for the corridor across the Pacific.

Cop28: Finance partnership to accelerate Asian energy transition

Cop28: Finance partnership to accelerate Asian energy transition

Climate action05 Dec 2023

To reduce emissions while achieving its development goals, Asia needs to accelerate and scale up innovative financing solutions for its energy transition.

Singapore and Microsoft drive green software development

Singapore and Microsoft drive green software development

Climate action04 Oct 2023

Microsoft and Singapore IMDA are working together on a set of digital sustainability guidelines to drive green software development solutions by design.

Singapore achieves global destination sustainability award

Singapore achieves global destination sustainability award

Sustainable development goals01 Mar 2023

Efforts align with the Singapore Green Plan 2030 that charts city-state targets over the next 10 years and positions it to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

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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.

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

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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.

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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Think Tank: Cities on the frontline and lessons for a resilient recovery

In the latest of our opinion pieces from members of our Advisory Board, the question ’how can I build resilience for ...

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We round up our main takeaways from smart city developments in 2019. We’d love to hear yours.

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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.

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

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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.

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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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Smart Cities - Understanding the Challenges

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How do you make a city smart? That is the underlying question that unites the responses to the SmartCitiesWorld/ Philips Lighting survey, which draws on input from 150 thought leaders from across the world.