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Leading Cities Welcomes Two New Board Members

Government Influencers Join forces to Advance Innovative Solutions Leading Cities, a global non-profit organization that works with cities to implement smart city solutions, is committed to promoting collaboration between cities and fostering innovation through the use of technology, data, and public-private partnerships. Part of finding solutions to urban challenges is finding a group of leaders…

ICLEI Action Fund 2.0 announces city awardees of 7 million euros for data-driven projects

In total, seven projects based in Barcelona (Spain), Dortmund (Germany), Glasgow (United Kingdom), Rome (Italy), Rotterdam (the Netherlands), and Stockholm (Sweden) will receive 1 million euros each The ICLEI Action Fund will grant 7 million euros to civil society organisations and academic institutions in six European cities that are using different sources of data to…

G7 Ministers for Climate, Energy and Environment advance multilevel governance by announcing historic commitment for dialogue with Urban7 on subnational climate action

The Ministers committed to “catalyse support for actions by subnational actors, encourage [the] sharing [of] best practices and promote city-to-city cooperation.” The recent G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment in Sapporo, Japan concluded with the announcement of the first-ever G7 Roundtable on Subnational Climate Actions in collaboration with the Urban7 (U7) - the…

The future of mobility

Mobility is entering a new age of innovation. We examined regional trends across the world to explore the complex changes that could transform the sector by 2035. Mobility is one of the hottest sectors, with start-ups and traditional OEMs constantly developing new technologies and transportation options. The influx of innovative solutions has yet to solve the…

AI Is Coming for Your Fortune Cookies

At least one fortune-writing company is using ChatGPT to come up with the clever messages that are the beloved staple of Chinese food in America The conversation surrounding artificial intelligence and the ways in which it could change media, art, and news is evolving rapidly. What few anticipated is that one of the first major…

Waste-to-Resources 2023, the 10th International Symposium and exhibition on Circular Economy

From 5th to 7th of June will again be a leading platform for the international exchange of knowledge about material and energy recovery from waste With the support of ISWA, Waste-to-Resources 2023, the 10th International Symposium and exhibition on Circular Economy, mechanical biological treatment (MBT), material recovery facilities (MRF) and Recycling from 5th to 7th…

Cyber: towards stronger EU capabilities for effective operational cooperation, solidarity and resilience

It will contribute to ensuring a safe and secure digital landscape for citizens and businesses and to protecting critical entities and essential services, such as hospitals and public utilities The Commission has adopted a proposal for the EU Cyber Solidarity Act to strengthen cybersecurity capacities in the EU. It will support detection and awareness of cybersecurity threats…

European companies request to disclose plastics for the first time through CDP

1.400 companies can now respond to a request to disclose plastics' impact. The proposal comes from 740 banks and investors with US$136 trillion in assets Nearly 1.400 companies in Europe can, from today, disclose their plastic-related impacts for the first time as CDP’s global environmental disclosure platform opens for 2023 reporting. Companies will disclose information…

WHO releases new guide on developing national programmes for age-friendly cities and communities

Provides a clear framework for how such programmes can be established and sustained in every country to accelerate the creation of age-friendly environments: better places to grow, live, work, play, and age As population ageing and urbanization rapidly progress worldwide, making our cities and communities more age-friendly is crucial to maximise the opportunities offered by…

Travel revolution takes off

This year, Tourism Innovation Summit 2023 promises to be a game-changer, with a brand-new Pavilion that offers you a unique opportunity to showcase your latest and greatest advancements Exciting news for the tourism sector! As the world emerges from challenging times, the outlook of tourism looks promising. Despite facing challenges such as economic inflation, climate change and geopolitical…