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Delve into how artificial intelligence is reshaping urban infrastructure to meet the rising pressures of climate change, ageing systems, and rapid urban growth.

OnDemand COP30 Webinar: Unlocking climate finance: building city capacity and partnerships

Discover how cities can expand their fiscal and institutional capacity to attract and manage climate finance. This session explores the role of digital tools for tracking and reporting, data platforms for transparency, and innovative approaches that allow cities to unlock new sources of investment.

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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.

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024: experience ‘Tokyo 2050’ todaySponsored by The SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Showcase Program Executive Committee

Discover innovative concepts to solve urban issues through SusHi Tech Tokyo’s programme focused on leveraging diverse ideas, digital know-how and cutting-edge technologies.

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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

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.

Podcasts

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.

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 31 – Resilient Sydney: 33 local governments, one resilience strategy

Join us for a journey of collaboration on the Urban Exchange Podcast, where we discover how Resilient Sydney is aligning more than 30 local councils on a single resilience plan.

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Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the exhibitor: Latitudo 40

Latitudo 40 sits at the convergence of satellite imagery analysis and AI and will demonstrate the vital role satellite data has to play in helping cities tackle the challenges of climate change.

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the exhibitor: SSE Energy Solutions

SSE Energy Solutions will show how by leveraging the power of smart city data, cities have a key role to play in lowering carbon emissions and energy consumption and costs.

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Winning innovations from Global Mayors challenge announced

News25 Feb 2026

Projects include repairing infrastructure to unlock housing, building early warning systems to mitigate weather emergencies, and turning waste into school meals.

Smart grid demonstrator site goes live in Luxembourg

Smart grids25 Feb 2026

It marks a milestone for the EU-Horizon WeForming project, which shows how interoperable, data-driven buildings can support a carbon-free energy ecosystem.

London reaches 1,000 zero-emission bus milestone

Electric vehicles24 Feb 2026

Go-Ahead operates the largest zero-emission bus fleet in the UK, which is projected to cut carbon emissions in London by around 60,000 tonnes each year.

Chicago reopens Green Homes registration

Residential buildings23 Feb 2026

City-led decarbonisation initiative takes an equity-focused approach, providing both electrification and health and safety upgrades to low-income homeowners.

EIB invests €30m in the City of Thessaloniki

Climate action23 Feb 2026

The direct financing operation supports implementation of the city’s 2025-2030 investment programme within the framework of its Climate Neutrality Plan 2030.

Boston continues to build climate-ready workforce

People and skills20 Feb 2026

PowerCorps connects residents with hands-on jobs training and expands career pathways, strengthening neighbourhoods and building a climate-ready workforce.

Somaliland city launches green vision

Solar power19 Feb 2026

Working with Global South Utilities, Berbera aims to transition the city’s electricity system from diesel to renewable-powered generation and battery storage.

Warrington partners to accelerate EV transition

Electric vehicles19 Feb 2026

The borough council is working with Believ to install fast, rapid and ultra-rapid points supporting, the UK town’s sustainable transport and climate goals.

Kuala Lumpur sets roadmap for decarbonising the built environment

Climate action18 Feb 2026

Malaysian capital worked with C40 Cities and the UK on a four-year initiative to integrate inclusive, practical climate action into planning and operations.

City of London Corporation celebrates climate heroes

Climate action18 Feb 2026

Five businesses are recognised for cutting carbon, reducing waste and embracing circular economy, driving real progress on climate action and sustainability.

Town of Coventry completes landfill solar project

Solar power17 Feb 2026

Developed on a capped landfill site, Coventry Landfill Solar project will generate around 7.7 million kWh annually, enough to power for more than 1,100 homes.

Irish government commits €35m to local climate action

Climate action17 Feb 2026

Funding, which comes under the EU Just Transition Fund, recognises the key role local authorities play in making the transition to a climate-neutral economy.

Milton Keynes sets roadmap for cleaner, greener city

Climate action17 Feb 2026

Strategy follows a public consultation and aims to help households save money, improve neighbourhoods and support long‑term health and resilience of the UK city.

Test in Tallinn announces latest smart city friendly projects

Economic Development16 Feb 2026

Projects include an autonomous electric car charging robot and a bike tracker device that collects data on vehicle speeds, road conditions and user behaviour.

Abu Dhabi supports last-mile electric delivery services

Electric vehicles13 Feb 2026

The Integrated Transport Centre has launched a pilot project with online delivery platform talabat to expand the use of electric vehicles in the Emirate.

Smart cities prioritise ROI and operational savings

News12 Feb 2026

Latest research from Berg Insight finds cities want digital solutions that deliver tangible outcomes, marking a shift away from tech-led experimentation.

Why water must lead the smart city conversationSponsored by Bentley Systems

Opinions10 Feb 2026

Cecilia Correia, Senior Water Solutions Manager at Bentley Systems explains how strategy, policy and technology must combine to create water smart cities that are fit for today and tomorrow.

Municipalities invited to apply for fully funded pilots

Resilience10 Feb 2026

Pilot projects in the latest Leading Cities’ AcceliGOV programme enable cities to launch proven climate and infrastructure solutions in approximately 90 days.

Jakarta integrates climate resilience into its infrastructure

Climate action09 Feb 2026

The Indonesian city has been working with the British Embassy and C40 Cities to accelerate climate resilience and reach its net-zero emissions target by 2050.

Interview: How AI can help cities achieve resilience goals

Video05 Feb 2026

Hannah Prior, National Resilience Lead, WW Public Sector at Microsoft, explains how the company is supporting urban resilience outcomes through its AI work.

Project shows how bus depots could cut water use by over 70 per cent

Water05 Feb 2026

The EU sustainability project was led by Arriva and trialled new ways to capture, filter and reuse fresh water and rainwater at three bus depots in Europe.

San Diego approves contract to electrify City buildings

Climate action03 Feb 2026

The project will retrofit 40 City buildings with all-electric systems to help achieve the Climate Action Plan goal of reducing GHG emissions from buildings.

Edinburgh Lez penalties fund council projects

Air quality03 Feb 2026

After meeting the scheme’s operating costs, any surplus income from low emission zone enforcement must be used towards achieving the scheme’s wider objectives.

How UK councils can scale up local energy programmes

Climate action30 Jan 2026

New guide aims to provide UK local authorities with a practical, easy to understand introduction to how energy flexibility works and the benefits it can unlock.

Latin America accelerates high-impact urban climate action

Climate action29 Jan 2026

C40 Cities and Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean are joining forces to unlock climate finance and fast-track city-led adaptation projects.

Pathways2Resilience programme names latest cohort

Climate action28 Jan 2026

The newly selected regions in Europe will receive funding and access to tailored tools and guidance, interactive peer learning, mentoring, and expert guidance.

Espoo invites partners to accelerate sustainability transition

Climate action27 Jan 2026

City of Espoo has established the Sustainable and Nature-friendly Espoo development programme and issued an open call for ideas to create a nature-friendly city.

Glasgow raises £1m for solar energy projects

Solar power26 Jan 2026

Investors were able to pledge as little as £5 to the scheme which will be used by the sustainability team for solar energy projects on city council buildings.

UKPN aims to accelerate implementation of low-carbon tech

Climate action21 Jan 2026

The EcoVar device helps maximise the use of the existing electricity network, enabling more homes to adopt clean technologies like EVs and solar panels.

Boston to build first hotel under new Net Zero Carbon Zoning

Climate action19 Jan 2026

One of five projects to be approved under the initiative, the building will improve the public realm with landscaping, street trees and pedestrian connections.

Cambridge begins construction of £6.1m solar park

Solar power19 Jan 2026

Project will see the installation of a one-megawatt solar system paired with a battery to power electric bin lorries and other council vehicles in the UK city.

Microsoft pledges community-first AI infrastructure approach

AI and Machine Learning16 Jan 2026

Community-First AI Infrastructure is a five-point commitment to ensure it is “a good neighbour” in the communities in which it builds and operates data centres.

Massachusetts launches climatetech support initiative

Climate action15 Jan 2026

Massachusetts Clean Energy Centre has announced the first awardees of its CriticalMass programme that focuses on projects with measurable climate impact.

Zero Bills homes launch in Scotland

Climate action15 Jan 2026

The scheme allows customers to move into homes in Dundee equipped with green technology such as heat pumps and pay no home energy bills for at least 5-10 years.

Canberra empowers community climate action

Climate action15 Jan 2026

Total of $300,000 has been committed over two years to fund projects up to $30,000, supporting initiatives that reduce emissions and adapt to climate impact.

Suffolk County Council accelerates EV charging

Electric vehicles14 Jan 2026

It is working with Believ to install the first of thousands of planned public EV charge points across Suffolk as part of the council’s Plug in Suffolk Project.

US mayors criticise US withdrawal from UNFCCC

Climate action12 Jan 2026

Following US Federal Government’s announcement to withdraw from the framework, mayors describe decision as “a self-inflicted blow to the US and its residents”.

Westminster City Council launches ‘retrofit-first’ policy

Climate action12 Jan 2026

It requires developers to explore all reasonable options for retrofitting and adapting buildings before seeking permission for demolition and redevelopment.

How cities are turning environmental disclosure into action

Climate action12 Jan 2026

The latest Cities A List and the States and Regions A List from CDP demonstrates the pivotal role cities play in shaping a resilient and earth-positive future.

Berlin boosts climate and environmental protection

Climate action08 Jan 2026

The German capital’s Senate has more than €570m available, which it will use on a raft of measures to build a climate-resilient and liveable city in the future.

Leicester on course to meet electric bus target

Electric vehicles08 Jan 2026

With 60 further e-buses coming on stream in September, Leicester will have a 240-strong fleet of zero emission, electric buses across the city network.

Las Vegas receives $125k from CTA to advance sustainability

Climate action06 Jan 2026

The grants programme aims to underscore CTA’s long-standing commitment to environmental innovation and to giving back to the community that hosts CES each year.

First homes connected to Cardiff heat network

Climate action05 Jan 2026

Scott Harbour becomes the first residential building in Cardiff to receive sustainable heat and hot water from the council’s low-carbon district heat network.

SmartCitiesWorld’s top news stories of 2025

News31 Dec 2025

Which cities, trends and technologies made the smart cities headlines over the past 12 months? SmartCitiesWorld brings you its 10 top stories of 2025.

Engineering academy awards £39m to scale climate innovations

Climate action29 Dec 2025

Thirteen engineering innovators receive £3m each to develop solutions that tackle multiple causes of the climate crisis, and mitigate and adapt to its impacts.

UK hospitals work with Vital Energi to decarbonise

Climate action22 Dec 2025

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is working with the sustainable energy infrastructure company to install air source heat pumps at two sites.

Christchurch opens fund for climate change projects

Climate action22 Dec 2025

The fund is open to community organisations, schools, social enterprises and businesses for projects that help meet the City’s climate change projects.

German public transport operator to deploy 61 battery trains

Rail Travel19 Dec 2025

Zweckverband Nahverkehr Westfalen-Lippe will deploy the second largest fleet of battery trains in Germany via a leasing model, starting in December 2029.

London trams depot in Croydon makes green transition

Solar power18 Dec 2025

Sustainable transformation of the depot has seen a major upgrade to its heating and power system, improving energy efficiency and saving money in the long-term.

Tucson partners with Itron to conserve water

Water17 Dec 2025

Deployment marks a new era of innovation for the city as it lays the technological foundation to advance water conservation goals and improve operations.

Austin announces Electric System Resiliency Plan

Resilience17 Dec 2025

The strategy aims to ensure the grid is reliable and resilient against disruptions and can recover quickly from outages as well as adapt to future challenges.

Los Angeles no longer uses coal in city power supply

Climate action16 Dec 2025

The announcement is a major milestone on city’s accelerated transition to 100 per cent clean energy by 2035 and a pivotal step in its climate leadership.

Canberra expands neighbourhood battery network

Batteries and renewables16 Dec 2025

The batteries will help futureproof the ACT’s electricity network and are an important step in the ACT’s efforts to reach net-zero emissions by 2045.

Californian solar schools project to save over $6m

Solar power15 Dec 2025

Orange Unified School District in Orange County has worked with Ameresco to reduce energy costs and efficiency with solar PV solutions across seven schools.

Tool launched to track Europe’s race to net-zero transport

Climate action11 Dec 2025

Part of the Path2Zero project, PolicyFrameMapper is a dashboard designed to map, compare and analyse transport decarbonisation strategies across Europe.

Ottawa approves climate action, water and waste investment

Climate action09 Dec 2025

Investments are complemented by $94m in capital contributions that apply a climate lens to projects across the city, including $32m to strengthen resiliency.

Kenya uses geothermal energy to power air carbon capture

Climate action08 Dec 2025

After capturing CO₂ directly from ambient air, it is compressed and cooled, which causes it to liquify so that it can then be transported to secure geological sites.

How Europe’s cities can lead the climate transition

Special Reports05 Dec 2025

Policymakers and city leaders must act to unlock vital sources of private capital and cities must engage investors at a much earlier stage, says Delphine Queniart of Bankers Without Boundaries.

Renewable heat project funding boost for England

Climate action05 Dec 2025

Projects will enable public and private sector bodies to harness waste heat from sources such as rivers, data centres and sewage works to strengthen resilience.

Off-grid fleet charging hub installed in East Boston

Electric vehicles04 Dec 2025

Located at Zipcar’s maintenance facility in East Boston, an Environmental Justice community, this project delivers scalable, equitable EV infrastructure.

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