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Cooler cities, cleaner air: turning virtual models into urban solutions

UrbanAIR empowers cities to combat heat and pollution with co-created digital twins, delivering practical tools for climate-resilient urban planning Climate change presents an escalating threat to urban environments, where heat and poor air quality increasingly jeopardise citizen health and well-being. To address these complex challenges, the EU-funded UrbanAIR project is developing a digital twin framework…

The test that finds the hearing loss doctors cannot detect

Hidden hearing loss affects millions, but has no diagnosis or treatment options. EU-funded researchers have developed tools that could change both Imagine struggling to follow conversations in a noisy restaurant or keep up in a busy office, yet being told by a doctor that your hearing is fine. That is the frustrating reality for people…

Systemic circular solutions demonstrated in European cities and regions

Europe’s cities and regions manage many of the systems where resources are consumed, wasted and reused – from waste, water and food systems to mobility, housing and local industry. By working with businesses, researchers and citizens, they can turn local waste streams into valuable resources, reduce environmental pressures and create more resilient, innovative and liveable…

Venice at a crossroads: why no adaptation strategy can save the city as we know it

An EU-backed study explores different long-term adaptation pathways for Venice under rising seas. Venice has coexisted with the sea for 1 500 years, but accelerating sea level rise and land subsidence now threaten its very existence. A new study(opens in new window) supported by the EU-funded P2R(opens in new window) and CoCliCo(opens in new window)…

Climate Change, coastal resilience, flood protection, sea level rise, Urban Sustainability, Venice Lagoon

Six trends reshaping the global tourism industry

The study emphasizes that tourism is evolving toward more connected, flexible and lifestyle-driven experiences The global tourism industry is entering a new phase defined by technological innovation, service personalization and shifting traveler preferences. This is highlighted in the Travel Trends 2026 report, produced by Amadeus in collaboration with consulting firm Globetrender, which identifies six major…

artificial intelligence, personalization, tourism trends, travel experiences, travel industry, Travel Technology

Las Rozas joins a new R&D&i project as an urban “living lab” for AI applied to cities

This is the CIRCULINK industrial research project, which aims to develop an intelligent AI‑powered platform to facilitate the efficient use of data and circulareconomy models in the fields of mobility, water, and energy Las Rozas de Madrid (Madrid Region-Spain) has just joined a new technology research and innovation project. As part of a national consortium,…

AI platform, circular economy, R&D, Smart Cities, Urban Innovation, urban mobility

The Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP) is transforming municipal management and boosting the local economy through the sharing of urban data

EDINT's success is based on collaboration between local governments, businesses, knowledge centres and different Spanish territories Data has become the 'new oil': a fundamental resource that facilitates decision-making, enables process optimisation and increased productivity, and drives the transformation of the economy and society. However, the vast quantity of available information, sources and formats makes it…

Presence in International Collaboration Networks in the Field of Smart and Sustainable Cities

The network fosters the enhancement of cities’ digital capabilities, the ethical use of technology, and the creation of opportunities for global collaboration that accelerate digital innovation Madrid Digital Capital takes a further step in its commitment to connect spaces for cooperation and collaboration by joining the international network WeGO | World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization,…

digitaltransformation, international cooperation, Madrid Digital Capital, Smart Cities, Sustainable Cities, WeGO

Skip the RFP: Five Fully Funded City Pilots Available

Launch proven resilience solutions in 90 days — no cost, minimal staff time. Leading Cities is inviting municipalities worldwide to apply for one of five fully funded, no-cost innovation projects designed to help cities rapidly turn data into action without the delays, costs, or risks of traditional procurement. Delivered in partnership with the Clinton Global…

city pilots, climate solutions, public sector, resilience tech, Smart Cities, Urban Innovation

RESIST Project Begins Work to Reinforce the Resilience of Europe’s Critical Infrastructure

Coordinated by ETRA Investigación y Desarrollo S.A., the initiative brings together thirteen organisations from six EU countries, uniting technology developers, critical infrastructure operators, public bodies and research institutions Valencia, January 20, 2026 - The consortium behind RESIST, funded under the Horizon Europe Programme with an EU contribution of around €5 million, has officially begun its…