Beach cleanup goes high-tech
Plastic-munching robots, floating drones and other “smart” contraptions are starting to ply beaches and waterways, systematically removing dangerous debris left by summertime revelers.
Why Youth Should Be Involved in the Planning of Smart Sustainable Cities
One of the most critical tasks to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is making cities hospitable, productive, and healthful places to live, as called for by SDG 11.
Why Smart Cities Are the Path to a Sustainable Future
Smart cities are already here, but they’re no longer just a nice-to-have if we want to protect the world.
Two new guides for climate-smart cities
How cities manage water is one of our planet’s greatest challenges. Faced with new water and climate extremes, cities need to radically rethink every aspect of infrastructure, urban planning, and water governance. In two new policy briefs, SIWI experts show how cities can succeed and why this is a shared responsibility.
The Future of Infrastructure: Solar Roadways and Smart Cities
As we look toward the future of infrastructure, two key concepts stand out: solar roadways and smart cities. These innovative ideas are set to revolutionize our urban landscapes, transforming the way we live, work, and interact with our environment.
Smart cities and energy usage: where is most electricity wasted?
In 2050, around 70% of the world’s population will live in urban areas compared with 57% today. Cities are, therefore, our future and the board on which the transition towards net zero energy will be developed. Where do they waste more energy?
Could an ultra-white paint cool the cities of the future?
Recently, Xiulin Ruan, a Purdue University professor of mechanical engineering, created the whitest paint on record, capable of reflecting 98.1% of sunlight. His plan: paint entire cities in order to cool them.
What is pervious concrete and how can it be used in cities
Over the past century, the way in which city surfaces have been paved has led to local flooding. Pervious concrete is a solution worth studying to avoid scenarios of cities sinking due to a lack of groundwater.
Surveillance camera statistics: which cities have the most CCTV cameras?
The deployment and level of sophistication of technology can be an ally for cities, but also a risk if it falls into the wrong hands or its limits are not clearly defined. Which are the most surveilled cities in the world?
AI used to monitor and optimise Swedish road infrastructure
Computer vision and machine learning specialist, Univrses, will work with the Swedish Transport Administration to digitise and manage roadside infrastructure.