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OnDemand Webinar: Cities Climate Action Weeks: A global movement with local impact

OnDemand Webinar: Cities Climate Action Weeks: A global movement with local impact

Inspired by London, find out how Baku, Rio de Janeiro, Bangkok and Prague are creating their own Climate Action Weeks to drive ambitious local change - and are helping to build a powerful global movement.
OnDemand Panel Debate: Clearing the air: strategies for enhancing urban air quality

OnDemand Panel Debate: Clearing the air: strategies for enhancing urban air quality

Join the latest SmartCitiesWorld Panel Debate to understand how to improve air quality in urban environments, and hear real-world case studies from leading cities. Watch Here

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SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026: connecting climate action, resilience and urban innovation

SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026: connecting climate action, resilience and urban innovation

As cities confront the combined pressures of climate change, infrastructure resilience and digital transformation, the SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026 will bring together urban leaders and partners during London Climate Action Week to explore how these agendas intersect – and how cities can translate strategy into practical action.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

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.
SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

Find out how Dublin is innovating to improve experiences and services for its communities in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile, including digital twin projects, traffic reduction, and economic growth.

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

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

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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Lessons from Italy: Why smart city projects can bridge the urban development gap

Lessons from Italy: Why smart city projects can bridge the urban development gap

Digital Leaders CEO Giuliano Liguori highlights Italy as an example and warning that pushing ahead with smart city plans should ensure access for the worst off, on an individual and municipal level, as top priority.
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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

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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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Our editorial newsletter pulls together our latest news items into one email, direct to your inbox. We also feature our latest city interviews, Special Reports and Guest Opinions.
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Governance and Citizen

Citizens are at the heart of every city and leaders need to focus on the likes of security, engagement, inclusivity, health and social care, the economy and resilience in their policymaking.  We cover the latest smart city news in this area.

Los Angeles releases latest Climate Action Plan
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Los Angeles releases latest Climate Action Plan

Climate action17 Apr 2026by SmartCitiesWorld news team
It comprises 50-plus actions creating a path for the City to reach carbon neutrality by 2045, double local solar production and install 120,000 EV chargers.
Washington State pledges $25m to scale clean energy financing
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Climate action17 Apr 2026

Washington State pledges $25m to scale clean energy financing

$5.8m will support residential projects including solar, HVAC upgrades, EV chargers and efficiency improvements with a priority on low-to-moderate income households.
Boston announces retrofit and energy-savings projects
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Climate action15 Apr 2026

Boston announces retrofit and energy-savings projects

Awardees of the Equitable Emissions Investment Fund are working to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions generated by large buildings in the city.
CityLab 2026 in Madrid announces new speakers
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CityLab 2026 in Madrid announces new speakers

The cities summit, organised by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Aspen Institute, will convene more than 1,000 mayors, policymakers, innovators, and creatives.
Philadelphia opens resilience and environmental justice fund
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Resilience14 Apr 2026

Philadelphia opens resilience and environmental justice fund

The fund aims to change the systems and built environment conditions that affect environmental justice and increase community resilience to climate change.
San José introduces new AI skills training for residents
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AI CityXchange13 Apr 2026

San José introduces new AI skills training for residents

Classes offered through San José’s first-in-the-nation AI for All initiative, delivering free artificial intelligence tools and education to all residents.
San José approves Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan
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Climate action09 Apr 2026

San José approves Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan

San José approved Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan aims to helps the City prepare for extreme heat, flooding, wildfire, and other climate risks.
Zurich retains top spot in IMD Smart City Index
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News31 Mar 2026

Zurich retains top spot in IMD Smart City Index

Transparency, infrastructure and public trust are key to urban success, according to the annual ranking, published by the IMD World Competitiveness Centre.
Columbus turns entire city into an AI-connected destination
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AI CityXchange30 Mar 2026

Columbus turns entire city into an AI-connected destination

Satisfi Labs’ new Agentic City programme deploys artificial intelligence agents at key points of interest across the Ohio city’s attractions and venues.
Mutirão programme fast-tracks climate action in Brazilian cities
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Climate action25 Mar 2026

Mutirão programme fast-tracks climate action in Brazilian cities

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.

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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

Public technology Portal sculpture unites Dublin and New York

Each sculpture features a 24/7 visual livestream from a Portal in the other city, allowing real-time interaction between Dubliners and New Yorkers and visitors.

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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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland
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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

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.
SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin
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Smart Cities Reports

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

Find out how Dublin is innovating to improve experiences and services for its communities in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile, including digital twin projects, traffic reduction, and economic growth.
SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid
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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

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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Insight report: Smart, safe, sustainable: overcoming city challenges using AI

Insight report: Smart, safe, sustainable: overcoming city challenges using AI

Discover how AI-powered technologies are enhancing public safety through real-time video analytics, supporting climate adaptation with digital twins, and making travel more predictable and inclusive with AI-powered mobility systems.
White Paper: Smart LED streetlights - the gold standard for measurable carbon reduction

White Paper: Smart LED streetlights - the gold standard for measurable carbon reduction

Discover how cities can reduce energy costs and track carbon emission reductions by upgrading outdated streetlights to LED technology with smart controls. This white paper outlines the limitations of relying solely on renewables or carbon capture to meet decarbonisation goals and emphasises the cost-effectiveness and immediate impact of energy efficiency projects.
Cities Climate Action Summit 2024: lessons and takeaways

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024: lessons and takeaways

With Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 at a close, look back at some of the key actions and considerations for cities including actionable insights to accelerate climate action, emphasising the development of policies, the deployment of cutting edge technologies and the methods of financing projects in climate action across energy, mobility and the built environment.

Webinars

OnDemand Webinar: Cities Climate Action Weeks: A global movement with local impact
Webinars

OnDemand Webinar: Cities Climate Action Weeks: A global movement with local impact

Inspired by London, find out how Baku, Rio de Janeiro, Bangkok and Prague are creating their own Climate Action Weeks to drive ambitious local change - and are helping to build a powerful global movement.
OnDemand Panel Debate: Clearing the air: strategies for enhancing urban air quality
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OnDemand Panel Debate: Clearing the air: strategies for enhancing urban air quality

Join the latest SmartCitiesWorld Panel Debate to understand how to improve air quality in urban environments, and hear real-world case studies from leading cities. Watch Here
OnDemand Panel Debate (11 Dec): Going behind the scenes of Dallas’ smart city initiatives
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OnDemand Panel Debate (11 Dec): Going behind the scenes of Dallas’ smart city initiatives

SmartCitiesWorld gets up close and personal with the City of Dallas and its innovative smart city strategies. Panellist from City of Dallas, National League of Cities and Ubicquia. Watch OnDemand
OnDemand Webinar: Unlocking the future of cities with digital twins
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OnDemand Webinar: Unlocking the future of cities with digital twins

We explore the potential for digital twins to disrupt the status quo for city planners and administrators. Our expert speakers will delve into how city authorities can harness this innovative technology to create digital realities, providing them with a holistic view of their urban landscapes. We will guide you through the key concepts and practical applications of digital twins in city management.
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