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OnDemand Panel Debate: Paving the way towards sustainability with proactive strategies & intelligent transport system

OnDemand Panel Debate: Paving the way towards sustainability with proactive strategies & intelligent transport system

This SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion is now available OnDemand and brings cities together for bilateral learnings on the challenges and potential solutions to sustainability by utilising intelligent transport systems (ITS). The CSO of the City of Vilnius - European Green Capital 2025 are among the speakers.
Panel Debate (OnDemand): Technologies and policies to accelerate the decarbonisation of the built environment

Panel Debate (OnDemand): Technologies and policies to accelerate the decarbonisation of the built environment

This SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion focuses on how to decarbonise the built environment, from municipal buildings to public indoor and outdoor spaces.

Special Reports

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.

Smart Cities Reports

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile –Shenzhen

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile –Shenzhen

SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Shenzhen, designated as China’s first special economic zone and a role model of urban modernisation. Find out more about Shenzhen’s smart city strategy in this 16-page report.
SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sydney

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sydney

In 2020, the City of Sydney released a Smart City Strategic Framework to harness the opportunities brought about by digital disruption, to plan for uncertainty and to sustain a global reputation as a leading place to live, work, learn and visit.

Podcasts

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

The Urban Exchange welcomes Miami-Dade County’s Galen Treuer and Howden’s Peter Adams to explore the challenges facing residents and insurers in the face of climate events.
Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 18 - Dr. Tavida Kamolvej, City of Bangkok - Holistic disaster resilience

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 18 - Dr. Tavida Kamolvej, City of Bangkok - Holistic disaster resilience

Dr. Tavida Kamolvej, Deputy Governor in Bangkok, joins the Urban Exchange Podcast to discuss the city’s forward-thinking plans for disaster resilience.

Opinions

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the speaker: Jonathan Carr-West, Local Government Information Unit

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the speaker: Jonathan Carr-West, Local Government Information Unit

Jonathan Carr-West, chief executive of the Local Government Information Unit, says tackling climate change is a universal issue so collaborative events like Cities Climate Action Summit are essential.
Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the speaker: Mark-Emil Talivere, City of Tallinn

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the speaker: Mark-Emil Talivere, City of Tallinn

Mark-Emil Talivere, innovation expert for the City of Tallinn, on why he’s taking part in this year’s Cities Climate Action Summit, how cities can get ahead, and how his city is showing the way. 
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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dallas

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dallas

Smart Cities Reports
Discover how the City of Dallas is pushing ahead with its smart city efforts with the latest new-look City Profile from SmartCitiesWorld.

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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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Resilience

The latest news in resilience on smart city projects and initiatives across the world.

Air quality milestone reached in Glasgow’s west end
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Air quality milestone reached in Glasgow’s west end

Air quality19 Apr 2024
Following declaration of an AQMA, the council implemented an air quality action plan to bring down levels of harmful nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter.
Boston names City’s first ever chief climate officer
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Boston names City’s first ever chief climate officer

People and skills18 Apr 2024
The chief climate officer is charged with leading the mayor’s climate action agenda and co-leading a new Climate Cabinet alongside Boston’s Green New Deal director.
Arup and ODI extend net zero data-sharing partnership
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Arup and ODI extend net zero data-sharing partnership

Climate action18 Apr 2024
In this next phase, Arup and the Open Data Institute will place renewed focus on the built environment and develop a roadmap for net zero data infrastructure.
UNDP partners to guide private equity climate investment
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UNDP partners to guide private equity climate investment

Climate action18 Apr 2024
United Nations Development Programme is working with Fullerton Fund Management to develop a Sustainability Management Framework, based on SDG Impact Standards.
New solar farm project powers up in California
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New solar farm project powers up in California

Solar power17 Apr 2024
The Fallon Two Rock project promises to infuse green energy into the community, sufficient to power 400 homes annually as well as supporting the local economy.
Four in five UK councils see climate change hitting health
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Four in five UK councils see climate change hitting health

Climate action17 Apr 2024
Extreme heat and flooding are top climate hazards for UK local authorities with the number of climate actions reported by councils nearly doubling from 2018.
City of London approves green office building in Square Mile
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City of London approves green office building in Square Mile

Planning and redevelopment15 Apr 2024
The Hill House development will feature cascading, green terraces and there are plans to plant 28 new street trees and increase the public realm space.
100 cities get Bloomberg funding for youth climate efforts
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100 cities get Bloomberg funding for youth climate efforts

Climate action11 Apr 2024
Efforts stemming from the new Youth Climate Action Fund will advance critical community goals such as meeting decarbonisation commitments or reducing emissions.
Could electric vessels on River Thames help to power London?
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Could electric vessels on River Thames help to power London?

Sea travel10 Apr 2024
Using a principle similar to night storage heaters, the Electric Thames project aims to show how electric vessels could accelerate the journey to net zero.
Cities invited to apply for climate-neutral peer exchange programme
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Cities invited to apply for climate-neutral peer exchange programme

Climate action09 Apr 2024
EU Cities Mission’s Twinning Learning programme will pair applicants with second cohort of Pilot Cities, which act as innovation hubs for rapid decarbonisation.

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Manchester launches People’s Panel for AI

The panel aims to provide residents with access to education and training on AI, enabling local communities to influence the development of AI initiatives.

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.

UK train station harvests kinetic energy from commuters’ footsteps

The project at Leighton Buzzard station aims to show how untapped footfall energy at transport hubs represents a real opportunity to provide sustainable energy sources.

SmartCitiesWorld to host second Cities Climate Action Summit

The in-person (London) and online event takes place 26-27 June and will convene city leaders, climate experts and organisations from around the world.

Riyadh to deploy smart pole infrastructure pilot

The project follows an agreement between Apollo International and Riyadh-based House of Invention to deploy smart poles and infrastructure across the Kingdom.

SmartCitiesWorld Newsletters (Daily/Weekly)

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.

Guest Opinions

The EV boom is here, and mayors are taking the wheel

Mayor of Madison and and Chair Emerita of Climate Mayors, Satya Rhodes-Conway, says the time is now to leverage ...
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Latest City Profile

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dallas

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dallas

Smart Cities Reports
Discover how the City of Dallas is pushing ahead with its smart city efforts with the latest new-look City Profile from SmartCitiesWorld.

Latest Trend Report

Air Quality Trend Report 2024

Air Quality Trend Report 2024

Trend Series
We assess the current trends in air quality monitoring and improvement, identifying projects, policies and technologies that are aiding cities in creating more liveable and breathable urban environments.

Latest Webinar

OnDemand Panel Debate: Paving the way towards sustainability with proactive strategies & intelligent transport system

OnDemand Panel Debate: Paving the way towards sustainability with proactive strategies & intelligent transport system

Webinars
This SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion is now available OnDemand and brings cities together for bilateral learnings on the challenges and potential solutions to sustainability by utilising intelligent transport systems (ITS). The CSO of the City of Vilnius - European Green Capital 2025 are among the speakers.

Latest Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

Urban Exchange Podcast
The Urban Exchange welcomes Miami-Dade County’s Galen Treuer and Howden’s Peter Adams to explore the challenges facing residents and insurers in the face of climate events.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

Urban Exchange Podcast
The Urban Exchange welcomes Miami-Dade County’s Galen Treuer and Howden’s Peter Adams to explore the challenges facing residents and insurers in the face of climate events.
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City Profiles

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dallas
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Smart Cities Reports

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dallas

Discover how the City of Dallas is pushing ahead with its smart city efforts with the latest new-look City Profile from SmartCitiesWorld.
SmartCitiesWorld City Profile –Shenzhen
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Smart Cities Reports

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile –Shenzhen

SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Shenzhen, designated as China’s first special economic zone and a role model of urban modernisation. Find out more about Shenzhen’s smart city strategy in this 16-page report.
SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Las Vegas
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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Las Vegas

SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Las Vegas with its unprecedented growth, urban development, and leaps of imagination.

Research

White Paper: Directions in sustainability for industry
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White Paper: Directions in sustainability for industry

This white paper covers how to break the “take-make-waste” cycle in society. It looks at the desire and discipline to achieve the balance between individual human needs, economic viability, and environmental quality that defines sustainability.
eBook: Harnessing open data to create smart communities
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eBook: Harnessing open data to create smart communities

This eBook, illustrated with a range of case studies, brings together best practice from multiple open data projects and industry experts. It demonstrates The report includes examples from Town of Cary (USA), Bristol City Council (UK), Morrisville (USA), Kingston (UK), City of New Jersey (USA), Western Parkland Councils (Australia), Southern Grampians Shire Council (Australia).
White Paper: Building truly sustainable cities
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White Paper: Building truly sustainable cities

This white paper covers how connected systems can help cities build sustainability and wellbeing into their indoor and outdoor spaces. We look at the scale of the decarbonisation challenge faced by cities, how cities can use connected technologies to create greener buildings and the vital role of retrofitting. We includes detailed analysis of the energy and cost-savings that energy efficiency programmes can bring in cities.
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