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Strengthening local leadership in Israel at a critical time for cities

As a result, the pandemic changed many perceptions of the role local leaders can play in addressing the nation’s toughest challenges This article is from Bloomberg Cities, which is run by Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Government Innovation program. Sign up for their free weekly newsletter here Ever since COVID-19 first took its grip on the globe, many of the…

Employing Artificial Intelligence technology in museum exhibits

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) analyse the pros and cons of incorporating Artificial Intelligence technology in museum exhibits Hands-on and interactive exhibits are staples of science and children’s museums around the world. The exhibits invite children to explore scientific concepts in fun and engaging ways. However, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University’s (CMU) Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) are asking…

Gävle is localising the SDGs with the support of European partners

Gävle and the other 18 cities (from 19 countries) of the EU URBACT pilot network ”Global Goals in Cities” (GG4C) are already one year into the 20 months project on localising the SDGs. By comparing the different realities, sharing ideas and solutions to common challenges with the support of the URBACT process and expertise, the cities build…

Without grid enhancements Europe won’t reach its climate goals

Electrification is the most cost-effective way to decarbonise Europe’s economy and direct and indirect electrification will make up 75% of Europe’s energy demand by 2050 Hitachi Energy and WindEurope have published a new report that shows how Europe’s power grids need to be developed proactively to enable Europe’s climate neutrality by 2050. The electricity grid will be the…

First national tourism satellite account launched in Zimbabwe

UNWTO has partnered with the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry (MECTHI) of Zimbabwe to launch the country’s first National Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) The Account shows the size and significance of the tourism sector for the Zimbabwean economy, based on the last available pre-COVID-19 data and on data gathered before the formal…

Lack of free Wi-Fi at some evacuation centers in Japan poses challenges to foreigners

Toyohashi es el más avanzado con acceso Wi-Fi gratuito, con un 35,5 % de todos los centros de evacuación y refugios que brindan dicho servicio, seguido de Nagoya con un 33 % Free Wi-Fi is not widely available at municipal evacuation centers in some parts of Japan, even though foreign residents want to obtain information…

Curb Enthusiasm: New Attitudes Emerge Around Urban Spaces

Cities like Los Angeles worked fast during the COVID-19 pandemic to radically change the way we think about sidewalks, curbs and parking areas. Many of the changes government and businesses made are here to stay The design, regulation and general attitude toward street curbs has been relatively unchanged for the better part of a century.…

Governments, industry and TSOs join forces to fast forward offshore wind

25 parties signed a statement outlining their commitment to work together for the accelerated deployment of offshore wind in Europe at Wind Europe’s 2022 Annual Event in Bilbao Europe today wants an even faster expansion of renewables as part of its response to the Ukraine crisis. The European Union (EU) asks for an additional 30…

Mayors from El Salvador explored waste solutions in Swedish cities

One of the solutions presented in Hammarby sjöstad was Envac’s automated waste collection system In 2021, a delegation from Smart City Sweden visited El Salvador to investigate the possibilities of a Waste-to-Energy plant. Now, a delegation of five mayors from El Salvador came to Sweden to learn more about Waste Management and Waste-to-Energy. Together with…

Urban Labs in Latin America: Participatory and Effective Interventions

To achieve global emission reduction targets, we need rapid urban action far beyond the level of ambition that we currently witness A strategy for planning that ensures to include citizens and addresses several challenges at once, urban labs can be found in many cities in Latin America. Building New Coalitions to Tackle the Climate Crisis…