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A clean and efficient future: energy in focus at Cities Climate Action Summit 2024

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.
Solar-powered cities: sunny outlook with patches of cloud

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

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The role of smart energy in the UK’s green transport system

The role of smart energy in the UK’s green transport system

Charging infrastructure development must catch up if the UK’s smart transport system and carbon reduction ambitions are to be realised, says Thomas Newby, chief operating officer of Tonik Energy.
Blockchain and carbon offsetting can help cities reduce emissions – but sometimes simpler is better

Blockchain and carbon offsetting can help cities reduce emissions – but sometimes simpler is better

The University of Liverpool’s Stephen Finnegan explores the pros and cons of carbon offsetting and outlines Liverpool’s bid to become the UK’s first ’climate positive’ city by the end of 2020.

Latest City Profile

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Singapore

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Singapore

Smart Cities Reports
Find out how the island city-state of Singapore is further building its reputation as one of the smartest nations in the world in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile.

Latest Trend Report

Trend Report: The impact of AI and data on transportation operations and services

Trend Report: The impact of AI and data on transportation operations and services

Trend Series
Delve into how cities are addressing the challenges of building intelligent transport systems and using AI and data to transform operations and user experience.

Latest Summit Speakers
(22-26 June)

Latest Webinar

Webinar (29 Sept): How data and AI support better decisions to bolster city operations

Webinar (29 Sept): How data and AI support better decisions to bolster city operations

Webinars
SmartCitiesWorld webinar will explore how local authorities can strengthen workforce decision-making by combining unified data, agentic AI and secure digital foundations.

Latest Podcast

Podcast: Tracking the journey from smart cities to AI cities (part two)

Podcast: Tracking the journey from smart cities to AI cities (part two)

Podcasts
Re-join our in-depth conversation with Professor Jung Hoon Lee, exploring how AI is moving from pilots to real-world impact in cities worldwide.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

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

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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Climate action

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

Washington State Green Bank rebrands
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Washington State Green Bank rebrands

Climate action14 Sep 2026
The change reflects what the institution does in financing clean energy infrastructure that lowers energy costs, creates local jobs, and strengthens resilience.
How The Hague is using its rooftops to adapt to climate change
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How The Hague is using its rooftops to adapt to climate change

Climate action14 Sep 2026
Uit je Dak showcased six locations that show how rooftops are supporting biodiversity, storing rainwater, generating solar energy, and helping to reduce heat.
How TfL plans to further boost sustainability and resilience
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How TfL plans to further boost sustainability and resilience

Climate action11 Sep 2026
The updated plan sets out more than 70 actions, including those to help adapt the transport network to keep London moving in the face of a changing climate.
London market powers up with solar installation
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London market powers up with solar installation

Solar power28 Aug 2026
The New Spitalfields Market has installed 2,730 solar panels, creating a 1.4 megawatt-peak solar array, the largest rooftop solar installation in London.
Boston advances zoning for small clean energy infrastructure
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Boston advances zoning for small clean energy infrastructure

Planning and redevelopment18 Aug 2026
Infrastructure could include solar panels and wind turbines with the Consolidated Local Permitting process in line with Boston’s climate resiliency goals.
Christchurch progresses solar programme
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Christchurch progresses solar programme

Solar power31 Jul 2026
As part of Christchurch City Council’s electrification programme, 488 new solar panels have been installed on the roof of the Christchurch Art Gallery.
Italian data centre firm expands clean energy portfolio
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Italian data centre firm expands clean energy portfolio

Climate action08 Jul 2026
The three plants in Cafasse, Balangero and Lanzo Torinese, along the Stura di Lanzo river, generate around 10 GWh of renewable energy each year for Aruba.
Solar panels installed at Heathrow Airport facility
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Solar panels installed at Heathrow Airport facility

Solar power08 Jul 2026
Project at Heathrow Animal Reception Centre forms part of the City of London’s Climate Action Strategy and reduces the facility’s reliance on the National Grid.
Boston launches solar loan pilot for homeowners
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Boston launches solar loan pilot for homeowners

Solar power26 Jun 2026
Solar Loan Pilot Programme will help low- and moderate-income homeowners reduce energy costs through rooftop solar and advance the city’s climate action goals.
Bloomberg commits $285m to help clean energy scale
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Bloomberg commits $285m to help clean energy scale

Batteries and renewables22 Jun 2026
As rising electricity use reshapes global energy markets, new support will help strengthen clean energy industries to power next era of global growth.

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OnDemand WEBINAR: Leverage digital twins to optimise municipal operations

Find out how to unify municipal water systems and provide complete visibility of the entire water cycle, from source to reclamation and customised for each stakeholder’s unique needs.

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.

OnDemand WEBINAR: Blockchain for smart city cybersecurity and data monetisation

Blockchain technology could be a real game-changer for smart cities, enabling increased cybersecurity and new revenue streams.

Dassault Systèmes to demonstrate 3D at World Cities Summit

Industrial change is taking place at many levels with the emergence of smart products, 3D printing and automation

The threat of urban canyons to autonomous vehicles

The continued growth of skyscrapers and urban infrastructure means AVs are at risk of signal black-out in cities across the world, warns UK-based AV software specialist, Oxbotica.

SmartCitiesWorld Newsletters (Daily/Weekly)

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Guest Opinions

Iskandar shows Malaysia’s smart cities’ promise but only if they keep citizens in mind

Malaysia can show how to build a smart city from scratch but it’s not without its challenges, writes Skymind CEO Shawn ...
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Latest City Profile

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Singapore

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Singapore

Smart Cities Reports
Find out how the island city-state of Singapore is further building its reputation as one of the smartest nations in the world in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile.

Latest Trend Report

Trend Report: The impact of AI and data on transportation operations and services

Trend Report: The impact of AI and data on transportation operations and services

Trend Series
Delve into how cities are addressing the challenges of building intelligent transport systems and using AI and data to transform operations and user experience.

Latest Summit Speakers
(22-26 June)

Latest Webinar

Webinar (29 Sept): How data and AI support better decisions to bolster city operations

Webinar (29 Sept): How data and AI support better decisions to bolster city operations

Webinars
SmartCitiesWorld webinar will explore how local authorities can strengthen workforce decision-making by combining unified data, agentic AI and secure digital foundations.

Latest Podcast

Podcast: Tracking the journey from smart cities to AI cities (part two)

Podcast: Tracking the journey from smart cities to AI cities (part two)

Podcasts
Re-join our in-depth conversation with Professor Jung Hoon Lee, exploring how AI is moving from pilots to real-world impact in cities worldwide.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

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

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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Research

White Paper: 5G Application Scenarios
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White Paper: 5G Application Scenarios

185-page White Paper covering 100 scenarios across 14 major industries.
White Paper: Smart Buildings and Carbon Neutrality: a race against time
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White Paper: Smart Buildings and Carbon Neutrality: a race against time

A 14-page White Paper on how greener buildings help tackle climate change
Open and interoperable smart cities: Closing the gap
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Open and interoperable smart cities: Closing the gap

A snapshot of IoT and smart city interoperability challenges, strategies and successes
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