The Global Competition for talent or understanding what makes a city attractive
What makes a city attractive to talent is strongly related to human decisions: after all, they are based on the inexplicable love of a city in which a life project makes more sense. Or perhaps there is an explanation behind these choices. Which cities hold the top spot in that talent attraction ranking? Why are they in the lead?
$681.80M Projected For Construction Robots Market By 2028
The Construction Robots Market is poised for substantial growth in the coming years.
Vienna’s Urban Wildlife
Surprising snapshots of Vienna’s feathered and furry inhabitants.
UK prime minister’s 15-minute city ban “baffling” says concept creator
Urbanist Carlos Moreno has urged UK prime minister Rishi Sunak to rethink his stance on 15-minute cities following the announcement that he will stop councils implementing the concept.
Which countries do well on recognising Indigenous rights?
Brazil and Canada are some of the countries strengthening Indigenous rights. As Australia’s referendum nears, will it follow suit?
The Mayor Who Prioritized Pedestrians Before It Was Cool
Spanish Mayor Miguel Fernández Lores started limiting the flow of cars in Pontevedra in 1999. The seaside city has been growing ever since.
E-waste and cities: the cost of progress is distributed globally, but unfairly
Africa’s new poor suburbs form conurbations of mountains of technological and electronic waste in the process of being incinerated to recover the valuable metals they contain. What is the impact of electronic waste on cities?
Chinese cities and the mystery of electric car graveyards
China has spent more than a decade working on becoming the undisputed leader of electric mobility. Its success has exceeded all expectations, but it has also left huge electric car graveyards in urban areas.
ICLEI EUROPE. Local Governments for Sustainability
At ICLEI, we adopt data-driven approaches, crucial to driving environmental and climate action forward. We advocate utilising digital infrastructures and smart solutions to address environmental and climate challenges
CEMR. How to create inclusive, democratic & trustworthy societies free from inequality and discrimination?
CEMR will be engaging with participants in discussions and workshops this year to share insights and best practices to promote equality and inclusion. The Smart City Expo World Congress provides a unique opportunity for local and regional officials, policymakers, experts, and practitioners to join forces to build societies where everyone can thrive without fear of bias or exclusion.