What does it take to be the happiest city in the world?
A city’s happiness goes hand in hand, of course, with the happiness of its residents. But, what does it depend on? How can a city contribute to the wellbeing and satisfaction of the community that lives in it?
Will We Live Better?
Please note that this video is in Spanish and does not include subtitles. Barcelona Connection, Fira de Barcelona’s podcast, visited the 2024 Smart City Expo World Congress, the event that brings together thousands of people seeking solutions to the future challenges faced by cities. Throughout this videopodcast you’ll see and hear from experts answering […]
AI and small countries: How Rwanda and Singapore aim to achieve remarkable results despite their limited geographic size
Author | Raquel C. Pico Despite the numerous potential benefits of artificial intelligence, not all economies and market players are on equal footing in the race to harness its potential. The playing field is far from level: only a handful of countries, and within them a select group of companies, lead the development of AI, […]
Tallinn, Estonia, wants to replace landfilling with circular economy
Author | Elvira Esparza Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is renowned for its well-preserved medieval architecture and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. However, beyond its historical charm, Tallinn is also deeply committed to environmental sustainability, a dedication that earned it the title of European Green Capital in 2023. Tallinn earned this recognition […]
Mobility Insights: Asta Kazlauskienė on Lithuania’s Ecosystem
Transforming Cities: Jeff Merritt on the World Economic Forum’s Role in Urban and Smart City Innovation
The Future Depends Not on What we Dream But on What we Do Today
Melati will share a fresh perspective from the young changemakers who are already reshaping communities through their actions. They envision cities that aim at cleaner air, creating less plastic waste, greener streets and cities that embrace the circular economy. The change needed to make such cities possible starts with education, and Melati will share the inspiring story of how, at the age of 12, she started Bye Bye Plastic Bags at her home island, Bali. Years later, she started the social enterprise Mountain Mamas, creating bags from donated and pre-loved materials. More recently, she has kicked of an e-learning platform with educational program from youth for youth called Youthtopia. Melati is the living proof that true change begins when one turns their passion into their purpose, and ideas into action. As the cities of tomorrow demand the courage to act today, youth should be a crucial part of leading the way.
How London’s electric buses are reducing the city’s carbon footprint
Author | Elvira Esparza London has the largest fleet of zero-emission buses in Europe, with over 1,300 electric buses forming part of its extensive fleet of 9,000 vehicles. The goal is for all buses in London to be zero-emission by 2030, requiring the replacement of an average of 1,000 conventional buses annually. Transport for London […]
Autonomous Mobility in Europe Challenges, Innovations, and Regulation
Bridging Public and Private Takehiko Nagumo on Japan’s Evolving Smart Cities
