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Blockchain and carbon offsetting can help cities reduce emissions – but sometimes simpler is better

Blockchain and carbon offsetting can help cities reduce emissions – but sometimes simpler is better

The University of Liverpool’s Stephen Finnegan explores the pros and cons of carbon offsetting and outlines Liverpool’s bid to become the UK’s first ’climate positive’ city by the end of 2020.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

Smart Cities Reports
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.

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Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Series
Download our latest report to uncover how artificial intelligence is being used to support cities in how they plan and operate city services to ensure they are vibrant, sustainable and economically thriving modern spaces.

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OnDemand Panel Discussion: Digital twins and AI as the intelligent operating layer for cities

OnDemand Panel Discussion: Digital twins and AI as the intelligent operating layer for cities

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Join us for insights from real-world case studies on the use of digital twins and AI as the present and future of urban management.

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Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast
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.
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Wind power

The latest news in wind power on smart city projects and initiatives across the world.

How UK councils can scale up local energy programmes
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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.
Los Angeles no longer uses coal in city power supply
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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.
Texan Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge winner announced
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Texan Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge winner announced

News16 Dec 2025
Omniflow provides carbon-neutral smart IoT applications powered by wind and solar with integrated energy storage and grid connection that enables multiple integrated apps.
Cop30: mayors raise the ambition to phase out fossil fuels
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Cop30: mayors raise the ambition to phase out fossil fuels

Climate action17 Nov 2025
The C40 Cities network is urging national governments to increase collaboration with local and regional governments to end dependence on fossil fuels
Cities on track to deliver 50 million good green jobs by 2030
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Cities on track to deliver 50 million good green jobs by 2030

People and skills28 Oct 2025
Data from C40 Cities reveals that 21 million good green jobs exist in the 81 cities assessed, confirming city-led climate action contributes to economic opportunities.
How becoming clean energy hubs can benefit ports and people
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How becoming clean energy hubs can benefit ports and people

Climate action19 Sep 2025
The Ports as Clean Energy Hubs report demonstrates how to capture opportunities in sustainable fuel hubs, electrification hubs, and offshore wind hubs.
$13m in municipal investment funds awarded to 52 US communities
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$13m in municipal investment funds awarded to 52 US communities

Batteries and renewables25 Jul 2025
CGC and ICLEI USA funding fuels 52 US communities’ push for smart, local clean energy projects – boosting jobs, air quality, and long-term energy security.
Abu Dhabi signs MoU to enhance energy and water efficiency
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Abu Dhabi signs MoU to enhance energy and water efficiency

Water22 Jul 2025
The collaboration will allow Abu Dhabi to pilot and execute scalable, qualitative initiatives that help foster a culture of resource-conscious behaviour.
Glasgow invites proposals for community-led energy projects
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Glasgow invites proposals for community-led energy projects

Climate action09 Jul 2025
Open spaces in Milton and Easterhouse in the Scottish city have been earmarked for renewable energy projects that will bring benefits back into the community.
Countdown to Cities Climate Action Summit 2025
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Countdown to Cities Climate Action Summit 2025

Climate action22 May 2025
SmartCitiesWorld’s third Summit takes place on 24-25 June. Here’s a taste of what you can expect and how you can register to be part of this seminal event.

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SmartCitiesWorld launches AI CityXchange to support cities at every stage of AI adoption

A dedicated platform and series of workshop events focused on how AI is being applied across cities from experimentation to large-scale, embedded deployment.

Public technology Portal sculpture unites Dublin and New York

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.

Peer-to-peer carsharing scheme to launch in Moscow

City’s ambitious transport plans also include FacePay on the metro.

What is ‘Smart City’ and why do we need them?

Smart city is the framework based on Information and Communication technologies that enable the development of sustainable practices to address the urbanisation challenges. Leveraging the technology is one of the foremost pillars of ‘smart cities’ in order to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of resident’s life and the city’s services.

Speaker line-up announced for Cities Climate Action Summit

Experts from cities and organisations around the world will come together in SmartCitiesWorld’s three-day hybrid event to tackle the climate challenge head-on.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

Smart Cities Reports
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.

Latest Trend Report

Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Series
Download our latest report to uncover how artificial intelligence is being used to support cities in how they plan and operate city services to ensure they are vibrant, sustainable and economically thriving modern spaces.

Latest Webinar

OnDemand Panel Discussion: Digital twins and AI as the intelligent operating layer for cities

OnDemand Panel Discussion: Digital twins and AI as the intelligent operating layer for cities

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Join us for insights from real-world case studies on the use of digital twins and AI as the present and future of urban management.

Latest Podcast

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast
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.
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White Paper: Smart Buildings and Carbon Neutrality: a race against time
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White Paper: Smart Buildings and Carbon Neutrality: a race against time

A 14-page White Paper on how greener buildings help tackle climate change
Open and interoperable smart cities: Closing the gap
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Open and interoperable smart cities: Closing the gap

A snapshot of IoT and smart city interoperability challenges, strategies and successes
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