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Think Tank: When the sea swallows your cities

Think Tank: When the sea swallows your cities

19 Apr 2021
In the latest of our opinion pieces from members of our Advisory Board, a grim warning is issued about the risk of flooding on coastal communities.
Think Tank: Cities on the frontline and lessons for a resilient recovery

Think Tank: Cities on the frontline and lessons for a resilient recovery

31 Mar 2021
In the latest of our opinion pieces from members of our Advisory Board, the question ’how can I build resilience for the next crisis?’ is answered.
Why cities need to get smart about maintenance

Why cities need to get smart about maintenance

10 Mar 2021
A new approach to maintenance work is the key to revitalising our cities, writes Chris Turlica, CEO of MaintainX.
Think tank: Sex(ism) and the city

Think tank: Sex(ism) and the city

08 Mar 2021
In the latest of our opinion pieces from members of our Advisory Board, the question of whether our cities are truly gender inclusive is posed.
Financing city digitisation in a post-pandemic world

Financing city digitisation in a post-pandemic world

05 Mar 2021
Cities are facing a post Covid financial squeeze but there are ways of funding new projects.
WATCH: Accessible smart cities

WATCH: Accessible smart cities

24 Feb 2021
SmartCitiesWorld recently chaired a panel discussion outlining the accessibility challenges smart cities need to overcome.
Think tank: City life on Mars? Creating human centred communities in space and beyond

Think tank: City life on Mars? Creating human centred communities in space and beyond

22 Feb 2021
In the latest in our series of opinions from our Advisory Board, the City of Mississauga’s Anthea Foyer says it’s time to start thinking about cities beyond Earth.
Covid-19 is ushering a new era in government services

Covid-19 is ushering a new era in government services

04 Jan 2021
Local government will never be the same again in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, writes Tactile Mobility’s Eitan Grosbard.
Smart waste, an opportunity cities should not trash

Smart waste, an opportunity cities should not trash

07 Dec 2020
Embracing smart waste will lead to healthier, more efficient and prettier cities, writes Gianni Minnetti, CEO of Paradox Engineering.
Protecting US infrastructure from the elements

Protecting US infrastructure from the elements

04 Dec 2020
The US government has been modelling climate change scenarios to ensure resilience is built into cities.
Think tank: why 5G is not the cure all for economy recovery

Think tank: why 5G is not the cure all for economy recovery

09 Nov 2020
In the latest in our series of opinions from SCW board members, Libellium CEO Alicia Asín argues we shouldn’t be hyperconnected for hyperconnection’s sake.
How collaboration can improve the emergency services and protect us all

How collaboration can improve the emergency services and protect us all

05 Nov 2020
The emergency services can benefit from a more integrated and innovative approach, writes Huawei’s Nadim Abdulrahim.
Breaking down regulatory barriers is key to achieve smarter cities

Breaking down regulatory barriers is key to achieve smarter cities

02 Nov 2020
Governments need to prioritise dynamic regulation when it comes to policy-making.
City Lights: Liz St Louis, Sunderland City Council

City Lights: Liz St Louis, Sunderland City Council

27 Oct 2020
Liz St Louis, Assistant Director for Smart Cities at Sunderland City Council, on the importance of connectivity for all, engaging with kids, and snoring dogs.
Think Tank: collaboration, as much as tech, will rebuild smart cities

Think Tank: collaboration, as much as tech, will rebuild smart cities

26 Oct 2020
In the first of a new series, SCW board members will write about the burning issues facing smart cities. First is Jacques Vermeulen, Nokia’s Director of Future Cities.
What will post pandemic mobility look like?

What will post pandemic mobility look like?

28 Sep 2020
Governments need to do more to support the development of next generation vehicles, writes TomTom’s Stephanie Leonard.
US, Brazil, Canada lagging in shift to clean energy, International Renewable Energy Agency warns

US, Brazil, Canada lagging in shift to clean energy, International Renewable Energy Agency warns

24 Sep 2020
International Renewable Energy Agency partners with World Economic Forum to support sustainable energy’s future
New board members and Global Steering Committee for Resilient Cities Network

New board members and Global Steering Committee for Resilient Cities Network

23 Sep 2020
RCN to focus on resilience, healthcare and environment with new board members
Quanergy and iCent partner to improve pedestrian safety in Seoul

Quanergy and iCent partner to improve pedestrian safety in Seoul

23 Sep 2020
Lidar solutions deployed to form basis of new effective traffic policies
LA and the World Economic Forum present blueprint for global UAM adoption

LA and the World Economic Forum present blueprint for global UAM adoption

21 Sep 2020
Clean, safe and inclusive urban air mobility closer to becoming a reality with new partnership.
Live Your Life Smarter: reinventing public services for a digital age

Live Your Life Smarter: reinventing public services for a digital age

21 Sep 2020
Huawei’s Digital Tax and customs smart gate solutions provide government with a means of bringing efficient and dynamic services.
Smart Cities could save the world – until there’s a cybersecurity emergency

Smart Cities could save the world – until there’s a cybersecurity emergency

21 Sep 2020
Without robust cybersecurity systems, smart cities are flawed, writes Palo Alto’s Haider Pasha.
Resilient cities are being redefined by the coronavirus

Resilient cities are being redefined by the coronavirus

24 Aug 2020
Covid-19 is showing us what resilience in cities actually is, writes Stephen Zoegall, director of global cities and infrastructure consulting, Accenture.