Lime’s Alan Clarke explains how the UK capital can move away from private vehicles towards a lifestyle where city-dwellers can move seamlessly between different modes of public transport.
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.
Jim Hubbard, Voi UK’s head of public policy, says now is the time to speak up on micromobility if you want to see greener, better-connected cities and towns that drive economic growth.
Five businesses are recognised for cutting carbon, reducing waste and embracing circular economy, driving real progress on climate action and sustainability.
The new centres will be in Abu Dhabi, Andhra Pradesh, London and Paris and will focus on AI, frontier technologies, energy transition and cyber resilience.
According to UKPN, Riverside 2 is projected to turn 650,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste into energy that could produce enough power for 176,000 homes.
It requires developers to explore all reasonable options for retrofitting and adapting buildings before seeking permission for demolition and redevelopment.
The Local Area Energy Planning (LAEP+) planning tool makes it quicker and more cost-efficient for local authorities to develop their Local Area Energy Plans.
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.
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is working with Jolt to install 30 chargers as well as digital screens for public messaging and community announcements.
Nokia and Alcatel are partnering to deliver advanced network solutions that help support the digital transformation of campuses in Greece, Brunei and London.
Figures in the Climate Action Strategy progress report reveal that carbon emissions across the Square Mile have fallen by 24 per cent between 2017 and 2022.
Analysis by EIT Urban Mobility and Cycling Industries Europe shows the health, environmental and economic benefits of schemes and explores drivers of growth.
The City Corporation’s new Standard Operating Procedure policy sets out clear expectations for employees, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
The London local authority is encouraging residents and businesses to explore the updated climate action plan, which sets out ambitious goals for the future.
Lime has helped fund more than 930 new e-bike parking bays in London since January, boosting e-bike parking capacity by 40 per cent since start of the year.
The world’s largest city climate week, taking place until 28 September, sets the stage for November’s Local Leaders Forum in Rio and Cop30 talks in Bélem.
This new investment enables Londoners across 24 boroughs to view real-time, hyperlocal air quality data in their area and take action to tackle air pollution.
Jane Burston, CEO, Clean Air Fund and Mark Watts, executive director, C40 Cities, explain that when equipped with the right tools, strong community engagement, and political will, cities can clean the air quickly and ensure their residents reap the benefits.
Three iconic installations across London transform everyday movement into measurable climate change throughout London Climate Action Week and Wimbledon.
This was the message from keynote speaker Margot Roose, deputy mayor of Tallinn, on day one of SmartCitiesWorld’s Cities Climate Action Summit, which today moves to London.
London Climate Action Week is the largest city-wide climate event in Europe and will stage more than 700 events to accelerate global and local climate action.
Research uses London as a case study to examine the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing particles released from brake, tyre and road surface wear.
The Electric Thames project is exploring vessel-to-grid technology, which allows electric boats to act as floating batteries, feeding power back into the grid.
The 2025 ProptechOS Smart City Index analyses 95 global cities, including the 50 largest cities by population in the US and 45 major cities across Europe.
There are nearly twice as many cycles as there are cars on City streets during the day and cyclists make up 56 per cent of all traffic in peak commuting hours.
Run by The Republic of Park Royal, the hub on Minerva Road will be used by local enterprises, including Re-collective, Absolute Beginners, and Rescued Clay.
Two 3.6 megawatt batteries have been connected to UK Power Networks’ distribution network and can power the whole site for three hours at full capacity.
The initiative aims to modernise Transport for London’s digital display network and improve passenger satisfaction with more accurate and timely travel updates.
Funding will enable schools to introduce energy-saving measures such as LED lights, solar panels and heat pumps as well as climate engagement activities.
Science Based Targets initiative say TfL’s near and long-term emission reduction and net-zero targets are aligned with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees.
Hemiko has been chosen as partner for the Old Oak and Park Royal heat network, which will provide low-cost, low-carbon energy to over 9,000 homes and businesses.
The partnership aims to offer short-range journeys, starting with regional and city connections from Virgin Atlantic’s hubs at Heathrow and Manchester Airport.
Through its partnership with the university, Siemens will design and deliver a water source heat pump situated in the river to help power a net zero campus.
The home in Romford Market features the latest advancements in eco-friendly construction and efficient living spaces, aimed at helping address housing needs.
Mete Coban is currently deputy mayor of London for environment and energy, overseeing the mayor’s transformative climate action plan for the UK capital.
Londoners will be able to rent any of Forest’s 15,000 e-bikes through the Bolt app, improving access to transport options across 14 of London’s boroughs.
SmartCitiesWorld’s Cities Climate Action Summit on 24-25 June will serve as a cities-focused flagship event during LCAW 2025, reinforcing the critical role of cities in achieving climate goals ahead of Cop30.
Cubic’s multi-million-pound investment aims to address transportation’s most critical challenges in collaboration with experts from Imperial College London.
Framework aligns with the Climate Action Strategy, which aims for net zero carbon emissions across its full value chain and for the whole Square Mile by 2040.
Lime’s five-point London Action Plan includes investment in more parking infrastructure and increasing its on-street patrol team to more than 400 people.
Research report by the C40 Cities network – spanning seven global cities – presents a compelling economic case for shifting to clean construction practices.
It sets out five key sustainability themes, including retrofit and reuse and circular economy, that are applicable to all development proposals within the City.
As North America’s largest micromobility operator, Bird’s global customer base will bring new users to Forest and its fleet of 15,000 e-bikes in London.
It follows £30m investment in full fibre coverage as part of the Connected London programme, which also included installation of air quality and traffic sensors.
An updated enforcement policy and investment in new parking spaces aims to help schemes operate, while ensuring streets remain safe and accessible to everyone.
22 Bishopsgate in the heart of the City of London has installed a unified security platform that means the more it is used, the more intelligent it becomes.
The City’s Climate Action Strategy commits the organisation to achieving net zero carbon emissions in its operations by 2027 and its full value chain by 2040.
Town Architects programme will promote good growth and design in neighbourhoods and builds on work to create safe, inclusive and sustainable neighbourhoods.
The bus company has introduced a fleet of electric double-decker buses and developed its Walworth depot in London to incorporate fully electric routes.
Londoners are being encouraged to mark the day on Sunday 22 September with 200 streets transformed into temporary spaces for play and social gatherings.
As part of a contract worth £1.2m, North is deploying 100 cameras across the city to support the council’s campaign against anti-social behaviour and crime.
The buildings will benefit from significant energy efficiency upgrades, such as LED lighting and heat pumps, along with sustainable landscaping features.
Polling from cities on five continents shows 90 per cent of residents want to prioritise action to improve air quality with widespread support for transforming streets.
The first Ctek charge points have been installed at car parks in Hillingdon Council in West London and 37 railway station parks run by Govia Thameslink.
