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Cities Thriving on Lighting, Episode 2 – Simplicity by design in smart lightingSponsored by Paradox Engineering

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Cities Thriving on Lighting, Episode 1 – Lighting as the backbone of the smart citySponsored by Paradox Engineering

The first episode of Cities Thriving on Lighting, the new podcast mini-series from SmartCitiesWorld and Paradox Engineering, examines the evolution of smart lighting via a journey of LEDs, connectivity and interoperability.

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Transforming indoor public safety with smart sensor networksSponsored by Motorola Solutions

How smart sensor networks can help improve indoor safety by detecting risks early, improving situational awareness and supporting healthier, more secure and sustainable buildings.

Advancing citizen-first public services through AI and digital transformationSponsored by Huawei

Huawei’s vision at MWC shows how AI‑driven digital platforms can help governments deliver faster, seamless and citizen‑focused public services.

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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

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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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Oana Taut, co-founder and CPO of infrared.city, explains how AI, data and simulation are helping cities move beyond long-term climate ambitions towards immediate, measurable action.

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The latest news on COP (Conference of the Parties) in smart city projects across the world. including those from Cop26, Cop27, Cop29 and Cop30.

Mutirão programme fast-tracks climate action in Brazilian cities

Mutirão programme fast-tracks climate action in Brazilian cities

Climate action25 Mar 2026

First cohort of cities and states will receive support from C40 Cities and the Global Covenant of Mayors to deliver implementation-ready climate initiatives by 2027.

Cities urge stronger multilevel climate governance after COP30 outcomes

Cities urge stronger multilevel climate governance after COP30 outcomes

Cop Conference26 Nov 2025

Local and regional governments are calling for deeper national collaboration and clearer funding pathways following on from the COP30 negotiations in Belém.

Cop30: heavy-duty electric truck trial in Brazil announced

Cop30: heavy-duty electric truck trial in Brazil announced

Electric vehicles21 Nov 2025

Amazon, DHL and Scania project will see the truck travel from Cajamar to Taubaté, in São Paulo, Amazon’s main freight corridor in Brazil, for six months.

Cop30: local climate action is an “indispensable force”

Cop30: local climate action is an “indispensable force”

Climate action21 Nov 2025

A new assessment from GCoM and C40 Cities reveals strong and accelerating growth in local climate implementation across Champ-endorsing countries.

Cop30: ICLEI and KfW extend urban resilience finance programme

Cop30: ICLEI and KfW extend urban resilience finance programme

Climate action19 Nov 2025

The ProUrbano programme helps cities across Latin America and the Caribbean better understand and transfer climate risks and finance adaptation measures.

Cop30: ICLEI partners to scale up municipal climate investments

Cop30: ICLEI partners to scale up municipal climate investments

Climate action18 Nov 2025

Memorandum with Banco do Nordeste broadens technical assistance, maps environmental project opportunities, and advances low-carbon urban development strategies.

Cop30: mayors raise the ambition to phase out fossil fuels

Cop30: mayors raise the ambition to phase out fossil fuels

Climate action17 Nov 2025

The C40 Cities network is urging national governments to increase collaboration with local and regional governments to end dependence on fossil fuels

Cop30: Brazil launches first climate adaptation plan for health

Cop30: Brazil launches first climate adaptation plan for health

Health and social care14 Nov 2025

It aims to enhance the health sector’s resilience to climate change via surveillance systems, capacity building, innovation, and evidence-based policymaking.

Cop30: cities take centre stage

Climate action13 Nov 2025

Cop30 President André Corrêa do Lago highlighted the importance of adaptation and multilevel governance, while a report was launched on the inclusion of cities in new NDCs.

Cop30: initiative launched to help cities beat extreme heat

Cop30: initiative launched to help cities beat extreme heat

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The Global Mutirão Against Extreme Heat/Beat the Heat seeks to accelerate implementation of sustainable cooling and heat-resilience solutions in cities.

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The Lasnamäe Circular Economy Centre aims to bring environmentally friendly solutions closer to residents and help embed the use of them in everyday life.

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

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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

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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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Oana Taut, co-founder and CPO of infrared.city, explains how AI, data and simulation are helping cities move beyond long-term climate ambitions towards immediate, measurable action.

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