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

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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

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

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.

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Multi-modal terminal aims to improve mobility in Washington region

Multi-modal terminal aims to improve mobility in Washington region

News07 Jan 2021

The Mukilteo Multimodal Ferry Terminal is the state’s first new ferry terminal for 40 years and incorporates the cultural influence of the Pacific Northwest’s native people.

UK port cuts carbon emissions by 700 tonnes in 12 months

UK port cuts carbon emissions by 700 tonnes in 12 months

Sea travel05 Jan 2021

The Port of Tyne in the north-east of England has been assessing current and future energy requirements in line with Tyne 2050’s roadmaps for it to become carbon neutral by 2030, and all-electric by 2040.

Major cities sign the European Circular Cities Declaration

Major cities sign the European Circular Cities Declaration

News05 Oct 2020

The cities and regions are committed to act as ambassadors and champion a circular economy that leads to a resource-efficient, low-carbon and socially responsible society.

Mayors put forward a 'green and just' Covid-19 recovery plan

Mayors put forward a 'green and just' Covid-19 recovery plan

News17 Jul 2020

The C40 Cities network has announced its agenda for delivering a sustainable and equitable recovery plan from the pandemic and calls for support for the vision from national government.

Danish municipalities launch ambitious climate action plans

Danish municipalities launch ambitious climate action plans

News01 Jul 2020

Samsø and Sønderborg have launched their strategies as part of the Danish Deadline 2020 project, DK2020, which is aligned with the Paris Agreement.

105 cities make CDP’s climate action ‘A List’

105 cities make CDP’s climate action ‘A List’

News18 Feb 2020

Analysis suggested that, on average, cities on the A List are taking over three times as many climate actions as non-A List cities.

How to power smart cities in a clean, low-carbon future

How to power smart cities in a clean, low-carbon future

Opinions22 Nov 2019

Microgrids transform urban energy into localised, efficient, resilient and sustainable systems, and investment in them will be critical to the future operation of the energy system, says Ian Lloyd, Strategic Growth Manager, Siemens.

EIT InnoEnergy launches global search for climate change solutions

EIT InnoEnergy launches global search for climate change solutions

News13 Nov 2019

An invitation is open to start-ups worldwide in areas including, but not limited to, renewable energy, energy-efficiency and heat and transport to solve the decarbonisation challenge.

Jaipur hosts India's first Smart City Expo

Jaipur hosts India's first Smart City Expo

News26 Sep 2018

Jaipur Development Authority and Fira de Barcelona are staging the event with the support of Jaipur City Council

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3fficient and Primo Wind are teaming to deliver Primo’s EnergiPlant self-powered smart chargers and wind turbines to North America

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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.

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.

Huawei seals smart city deal with Barcelona

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

AI tools for city management launched at Bloomberg CityLab

City AI Connect will be a single destination for local government leaders to ideate, develop, and test new uses for generative AI with peers across cities.

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