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World Bank to Strengthen Economic Empowerment for Millions of Girls and Women Across East and Southern Africa

Thanks to the newly approved East Africa Girls' Empowerment and Resilience program (EAGER). Millions of girls and young women’s across Eastern and Southern Africa will gain greater access to education and economic empowerment opportunities thanks to the newly approved East Africa Girls' Empowerment and Resilience program (EAGER). This new program, approved on September 28, 2023 and supported…

Finding the Business Value in Augmented Reality

Many applications are possible, but the most compelling uses fall under ten AR scenarios. Each creates value in a unique way, and none are industry specific Vision Pro—Apple’s wearable spatial computing device—has sparked new discussion around augmented reality (AR). The conversation is overdue. For many companies, AR is largely an unknown; they see it as a technology…

Ports of Helsinki and Tallinn reveal green corridor partnership

The Finnish and Estonian ports will work with companies and government bodies on a range of projects to improve the sustainability of their operations and those of their customers. The ports of Helsinki and Tallinn have led an agreement to create a new green corridor between Finland and Estonia across the Gulf of Finland as…

‘Set-jetting’, AI-based recommendations and hyperpersonalization define how travellers choose their trips

TIS2023 brings together world-renowned experts to explore marketing strategies for more experiential tourism and the impact of film on destinations Attracting and retaining travellers has become a critical task, and traditional marketing strategies are no longer sufficient. Increasing digitalization and personalization of services are setting the tone for the future of a fast-evolving industry. Data…

Rainwater in cities causes more troubles than wet feet

Researchers are looking at how to tackle pollutants in urban runoff and overflowing sewers Near the medieval Belgian city of Ghent, in the municipality of Wetteren, researchers are trying to reduce pollutants in rainwater using seashells. Millions of shells from the nearby North Sea collect and filter water that flows during rainfall from a shopping…

Joining forces of European industries to accelerate the Energy Transition

The two associations thus agreed to elaborate a detailed and focused action plan to exchange indications and visibility CEOs and top-level industry leaders from Europe's largest distribution system operators and grid technology providers agreed on joint activities to deliver on Europe's energy transition. The senior executives called on E.DSO and T&D Europe to immediately draw…

A loom with a view – Weaving the digital future of communities, cities and regions

The Major Cities of Europe 2023 conference in Prato, Italy, from 25 to 27 October, 2023 Following the annual conferences in Larissa, Venice, Leipzig, Zagreb, Hamburg and numerous others in various European cities, Major Cities of Europe (www.majorcities.eu) and the Municipality of Prato are pleased to invite you to the international conference 2023 to be…

Asia Pacific environment ministers commit to action to tackle shared planetary challenges

Environment Ministers and senior officials from Asia and the Pacific region pledged concerted action to tackle the crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution Representatives from 30 Member States in the Asia-Pacific region convened in-person and online for the conference, which took place from 4-5 October 2023 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Forum was…

How Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Investments are Building Climate Resilient Communities

Households and communities across the country now have access to tools and resources to adapt to today’s climate impacts and prepare for future climate risks Record-breaking heat, historic flooding, and a plethora of hurricanes – Summer 2023 has been nothing short of extreme. In 2023 alone, 23 weather or climate disasters with losses of over $1 billion…

Two American scientists and a Russian have been awarded the 2023 Nobel prize in chemistry

They planted an important seed for nanotechnology The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023 rewards the discovery and development of quantum dots, nanoparticles so tiny that their size determines their properties. These smallest components of nanotechnology now spread their light from televisions and LED lamps, and can also guide surgeons when they remove tumour tissue, among many…

Las Rozas will showcase its innovation and technological development projects at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2026

Redacción de The Smart City Journal

World Bank to Strengthen Economic Empowerment for Millions of Girls and Women Across East and Southern Africa

Finding the Business Value in Augmented Reality

Ports of Helsinki and Tallinn reveal green corridor partnership

‘Set-jetting’, AI-based recommendations and hyperpersonalization define how travellers choose their trips

Rainwater in cities causes more troubles than wet feet

Joining forces of European industries to accelerate the Energy Transition

A loom with a view – Weaving the digital future of communities, cities and regions

Asia Pacific environment ministers commit to action to tackle shared planetary challenges

How Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Investments are Building Climate Resilient Communities

Two American scientists and a Russian have been awarded the 2023 Nobel prize in chemistry

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