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Dubai launches first local UN city data hub

11 Nov 2019

Hosting the local data hub allows Dubai to lead the promotion of the initiative, encourage regional cities to participate and create an open data-sharing network.

Partnership provides guidance on smart and sustainable communities

07 Oct 2019

The English-language guide contains concrete actions that aim to help municipalities develop smart concepts and build sustainable and liveable places.

Foresight launches renewable energy investment income fund

13 Sep 2019

The fund gives Australian wholesale investors access to an asset class that has typically been available exclusively to institutional investors.

Finnish university sets out the drivers for 6G

11 Sep 2019

University of Oulu says that 5G research is maturing so we must start to engage in mapping what 6G can become "at its boldest" and has published a whitepaper on the subject.

Southern Africa establishes Climate Finance Facility

26 Aug 2019

It follows a year-long process between the Development Bank of Southern Africa and the Green Climate Fund and aims to accelerate climate initiatives in the region.

UN Social Impact Investing Initiative opens Helsinki office

12 Aug 2019

The global initiative supports Helsinki’s goal of achieving a more significant role for cities in implementing the sustainable development goals.

Climate change represents the "battle of our lives" says UN chief

05 Jun 2019

With air pollution the theme of World Environment Day, the UN is calling on everyone to take action to explore renewable energy and green technologies.

UN calls for investments in green infrastructure

28 May 2019

Member states want to see the rise of ecosystem-based solutions to help prevent environmental disasters and mitigate climate change as well as reduce their harmful effects.

UN-Habitat in Chinese partnership to use AI to create smarter cities

05 Mar 2019

It will work with Chinese partners to explore the use of artificial intelligence in urban and economic development and pave the way for a global alliance of smart cities

Special Reports

Outdoor offices, millions of plants and super canals: First look at plans for Smart Forest City Cancun

The development in Mexico is Stefano Boeri’s most ambitious forest city yet, covering a 557-hectare site. Largely food self-sufficient and powered by solar panels, it aims to be a "pioneer" for smart cities.