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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

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

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.

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 – 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

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

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: Yiu-Shing Pang, UK Power Networks

Yiu-Shing Pang of UK Power Networks will share how the electricity distribution operator’s open data programme can help to accelerate the journey to net zero.

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the speaker: Lauren Sorkin, Resilient Cities Network

Lauren Sorkin, executive director of Resilient Cities Network, explains the importance of equity in resilience and why R-Cities is partnering the Cities Climate Action Summit again this year.

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 11 – Gareth Morgan, Cape Town – Mainstreaming and institutionalising urban resilience

Urban Exchange Podcast08 Jun 2023

Gareth Morgan, executive director of future planning and resilience for the City of Cape Town, joins the Urban Exchange to talk about his efforts to put resilience front and centre of all aspects of the city’s work.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile –Shenzhen

Smart Cities Reports10 Oct 2022

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Las Vegas

Smart Cities Reports29 Nov 2021

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

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Seattle

Smart Cities Reports25 Aug 2021

We explore Seattle’s journey to becoming a data-driven city and how it plans to continue to develop its smart city strengths

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – London

Smart Cities Reports19 Mar 2021

The long term-impact of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union and the country’s poor performance in the Covid-19 pandemic, are among the complex set of challenges it faces if London is to remain one of the world’s most influential and enviable cities.

More than £3m awarded to improve UK heat networks

Climate action15 May 2024

The fifth round of funding through the Government’s Heat Network Efficiency Scheme will support 33 heat networks across public and private sector organisations.

Tallinn pilots AI to increase road safety and efficiency

AI and Machine Learning15 May 2024

As part of the Test in Tallinn smart city project, City of Tallinn is working with Hayden AI to pilot its automated bus lane and bus stop enforcement platform.

The smartest cities in Europe and US unveiled

News14 May 2024

ProptechOS evaluated 68 US and European cities against the smart city guidelines set out by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Optibus partners with Snapper to improve on-time performance

Analytics14 May 2024

Operators are able to visualise complex data sets easily, implement improved runtimes and monitor the impact of service changes – all from one unified platform.

Cornerstone partners with Signify for urban connectivity

4G and 5G14 May 2024

The partnership will enable the creation of an outdoor neutral host network with the first project to be deployed across three cities in the UK later this year.

Exeter develops liveable city charter

Planning and redevelopment14 May 2024

Exeter City Council said the Liveable Exeter Placemaking Charter is not just about constructing buildings but also about crafting thriving communities.

Autonomous driving AI specialist raises $1.05bn investment

Connected and autonomous vehicles13 May 2024

Led by SoftBank, Wayve’s series C investment includes contributions from Nvidia and Microsoft to reimagine autonomous mobility through embodied AI.

Seoul aims to cut GHG emissions by half by 2033

Air quality13 May 2024

The Seoul Metropolitan Government’s greenhouse gas goal is in comparison with 2005 levels and will focus on better managing buildings and transportation.

Three ways to build a more environmentally conscious world

Editor's Blog13 May 2024

Innovative approaches used by cities and organisations to prioritise climate action and decarbonisation and create more sustainable urban environments.

Dhaka launches first-ever climate action plan

Climate action13 May 2024

Dhaka North and Dhaka South’s plans reflect a commitment by political leaders in both cities to address the crisis through science-based, locally led actions.

Edinburgh expands electric charging for car club members

Electric vehicles13 May 2024

The car club chargers and electric vehicles provide opportunities for residents to try out and use electric vehicles without needing to own their own vehicle.

EPA grants to upgrade stormwater and sewer infrastructure

Climate action10 May 2024

Under President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, EPA offers grant assistance at no cost for communities to upgrade stormwater and sewer infrastructure.

Texas alliance aims to expand internet access across region

Inclusivity10 May 2024

NTXIA has re-launched the Internet for North Texas Coalition to prioritise broadband infrastructure and access, supporting digital equity for all residents.

Public technology Portal sculpture unites Dublin and New York

Cultural space10 May 2024

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.

Melbourne transforms city from “grey to green”

Parks and green space10 May 2024

The Australian city’s draft budget puts forward proposals to further green the city, including nine new parks and open spaces and expansion of its tree canopy.

NOAA climate action plan highlights needs of the underserved

Climate action09 May 2024

Equitable Climate Services Action Plan expands the reach and accessibility of NOAA’s climate services, enabling the agency to meet the needs of all communities.

Mexico City wins Lee Kuan Yew World City international award

News09 May 2024

The prize is a biennial international award which has been jointly organised by Singapore’s Urban Redevelopment Authority and the Centre for Liveable Cities.

Why we must follow through on DoE decarbonisation blueprint

Climate action09 May 2024

Mahesh Ramanujam of the Global Network for Zero urges the public and private sectors to work together to accelerate decarbonisation of the built environment.

First EV charge point powered up from UK telecoms cabinet

Electric vehicles09 May 2024

The charge point in Scotland is part of a pilot project which will focus next on West Yorkshire, with ambitions to scale up to 600 trial sites across the UK.

Smart building deployments to grow by 95 per cent by 2026

Internet of Things09 May 2024

Report from Juniper urges service providers to implement AI at the core of portfolios due to its ability to detect operative anomalies through data analytics.

Firms named to test new tech with NY regional transit agencies

News08 May 2024

Transit Tech Lab focused on customer experience, climate resilience and kerb management and those selected will deploy their tech in a proof-of-concept period.

New York launches data hub for Business Improvement Districts

Open data08 May 2024

The New York Places Data Hub aims to make it simple and easy for BIDs and small businesses to access critical data to better understand community needs.

Riga plays its part in bolstering cybersecurity across the EU

People and skills08 May 2024

Partners plan to prepare new project applications and seek co-funding to bolster capacity of students, faculty, and industry in developing cybersecurity skills.

The economic and environmental benefits of earth observation data

Climate action08 May 2024

Report by WEF and Deloitte highlights exponential growth in satellite tech and its applications across sectors, including disaster response and renewable energy.

Atlanta establishes Community Energy Trust Fund

Climate action07 May 2024

The fund will help tp advance clean energy projects and strategies identified within the Clean Energy Plan aimed at reducing energy burdens on households.

EHang completes UAE’s passenger-carrying demo flight

Air Travel07 May 2024

The EH216-F demonstrated its debut flights in the UAE, showcasing a range of UAM use scenarios of pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing
aircraft.

Amsterdam Airport takes steps to decarbonise ground ops

Air Travel07 May 2024

The airport is implementing a long-duration energy storage system to phase out polluting diesel ground power units that supply electrical power to aircraft.

Is congestion charging the solution to traffic in your city?Sponsored by ST Engineering

Road travel07 May 2024

Some of the world’s biggest and complex cities have adopted congestion charging and achieved staggering results. Here, SmartCitiesWorld asks the simple question – why couldn’t your city be next?

Aberdeen uses AI to improve chatbot’s accuracy and relevance

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