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COP26: 10 guiding principles to be reflected in the final agreement

COP26: 10 guiding principles to be reflected in the final agreement

Ahead of COP26, SmartCitiesWorld has written an open letter to international political leaders consisting of 10 major guiding principles that we believe should be reflected in any final agreement at the conference in Glasgow in November. Here, we break down those principles, addressing the challenges within each and the importance of cities receiving full backing from central governments as they look to a greener future.

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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.
SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

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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Rebuilding green: Analysing the Biden infrastructure plan

Rebuilding green: Analysing the Biden infrastructure plan

John Fitzgerald, Project Director, Linesight, explains why major reskilling, outreach work by government and the right messaging will be key to realising benefits.
Dubai Municipality adopts integrated facilities management
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Dubai Municipality adopts integrated facilities management

Internet of Things29 Jan 2026
Dubai is using advanced technologies to manage more than 246,000 assets, including parks, markets, beaches, service centres and administrative buildings.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

Smart Cities Reports
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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Trend Report 2025: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Report 2025: 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.

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OnDemand Panel Discussion (20 Jan): Digital twins and AI as the intelligent operating layer for cities

OnDemand Panel Discussion (20 Jan): Digital twins and AI as the intelligent operating layer for cities

Webinars
Join us for insights from real-world case studies on the use of digital twins and AI as the present and future of urban management.

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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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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.
Brownfield regeneration is crucial to solving Europe housing crisis
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Brownfield regeneration is crucial to solving Europe housing crisis

Planning and redevelopment22 Jan 2026
Edinburgh introduces hybrid solar lighting to parks
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Edinburgh introduces hybrid solar lighting to parks

Lighting22 Jan 2026
Vancouver approves zoning updates for Villages initiative
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Vancouver approves zoning updates for Villages initiative

Planning and redevelopment20 Jan 2026
Boston to build first hotel under new Net Zero Carbon Zoning
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Boston to build first hotel under new Net Zero Carbon Zoning

Climate action19 Jan 2026
Tallinn master plan focuses on human-centred environment
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Tallinn master plan focuses on human-centred environment

Planning and redevelopment16 Jan 2026
Berlin boosts climate and environmental protection
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Berlin boosts climate and environmental protection

Climate action08 Jan 2026
Glasgow to trial people-first zone in city centre
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Glasgow to trial people-first zone in city centre

Pedestrianisation06 Jan 2026
SmartCitiesWorld’s top news stories of 2025
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SmartCitiesWorld’s top news stories of 2025

News31 Dec 2025
Ottawa approves climate action, water and waste investment
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Ottawa approves climate action, water and waste investment

Climate action09 Dec 2025
Sunderland installs sensor-based plaza in city centre
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Sunderland installs sensor-based plaza in city centre

Recreational space02 Dec 2025
Madrid to deploy AI for smarter management of parks and green spaces from 2026
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Madrid to deploy AI for smarter management of parks and green spaces from 2026

AI and Machine Learning28 Nov 2025
West Midlands launches major nature recovery strategy
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West Midlands launches major nature recovery strategy

Parks and green space27 Nov 2025
Chicago nears tree-planting target with 90 per cent achieved
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Chicago nears tree-planting target with 90 per cent achieved

Parks and green space24 Nov 2025
Detroit breaks ground on solar neighbourhoods
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Detroit breaks ground on solar neighbourhoods

Solar power19 Nov 2025
UAE’s first integrated smart work resort launched in Sharjah
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UAE’s first integrated smart work resort launched in Sharjah

AI and Machine Learning05 Nov 2025
Los Angeles launches free community wifi in Crenshaw Corridor
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Los Angeles launches free community wifi in Crenshaw Corridor

Inclusivity24 Oct 2025
World Cities Day to focus on people-centred smart cities
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World Cities Day to focus on people-centred smart cities

News22 Oct 2025
City of London and Square Mile on track to be net zero by 2040
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City of London and Square Mile on track to be net zero by 2040

Climate action21 Oct 2025

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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.

Sidewalk Labs shuts down Toronto smart city project

Google affiliate blames coronavirus and economic uncertainty for closing controversial and delayed smart city project

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.

Huawei seals smart city deal with Barcelona

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

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.

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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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