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Top 10 technology trends of 2023
April 27, 2023
TECHNOLOGY
China’s Baidu has highlighted the top 10 technology trends of 2023. Baidu Research, the research arm of the Chinese tech giant, …
Expanding the Well-being Approach as a 2030 Trend
April 18, 2023
PEOPLE
Governments and businesses are starting to incorporate well-being into their decision-making processes, recognizing that economic growth is not the only measure of success.
Join us on a journey to discover the exciting world of symbiotic architecture! Our blog explores the innovative ways in which architects are designing sustainable and eco-friendly buildings that work in harmony with the natural environment. From green roofs to passive solar design, we cover a range of topics that showcase the power and potential of symbiotic architecture. Whether you’re an architect, engineer, or simply curious about the future of sustainable design, our blog is the perfect starting point for exploring this exciting field.
Technology, including sensors, AI, and smart city initiatives, will play a critical role in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of municipal services.
Global warming vs climate change
March 13, 2023
CLIMATE
Global warming vs climate change. Global warming and climate change are related concepts, but they have different meanings.
Hydrogen is the fuel of the future, is it?
February 24, 2023
TECHNOLOGY
Between 2033 and 2035, the production of new cars with internal combustion engines (ICE) in the European Union will cease…hydrogen fuel
Trend 2030 – What does mean carbon neutral?
February 23, 2023
TECHNOLOGY
In 2020, the head of Google said that the company has been carbon-neutral for 13 years. The trend toward carbon neutrality is supported by other companies.
Brussels cuts truck emissions in 2030, Czechs protest
February 16, 2023
GOVERNMENT
A week ago, 27 European Union leaders at a two-day summit agreed to cut emissions by 55 percent by 2030 compared to …
What the city of the future will be like: 7 key trends
February 8, 2023
SMART CITIES
The acceleration of life. A distinctive feature of the cities of the present (true of the settlements of the future as well) is speed and the innate desire of all living things for its …
6 facts about the future of city life?
February 8, 2023
CITIES
The authors explain the forces behind urban change and offer a new perspective on the possibilities of tomorrow’s cities.
How to reverse climate change cheaply and quickly?
February 8, 2023
CLIMATE
What if we could remove enough CO₂ from the atmosphere to stop, or maybe even reverse, the change
What is the future of human development?
February 6, 2023
CITIES
Futurologists have a difficult task to embrace almost immense, because in the future all spheres of human life will look different – as …
Human composting reduce the carbon footprint
January 11, 2023
SMART CITIES
When Rachel Gerbending, a former avid gardener, found out that dead people could be composted
Smart Budapest
January 3, 2023
SMART CITIES
the smart city vision of Budapest”, a roadmap to help Budapest become a smart city. It is not simply a singular strategic document
The city plans to be completely independent of natural gas by 2040, of fossil fuels by 2050, and in 2030 80% of the electricity used by households
How parks in Barcelona produce electricity
November 30, 2022
ENERGY
he city allocated 30,000 euros for the installation of the environmentally friendly sidewalk, while the remaining costs were borne by the manufacturer, Platio Solar
10+1 Energy saving tips at home
November 30, 2022
ENERGY
The production of kWh of electricity in coal and gas-fired power stations uses between 300 and 1,000 grams of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Istanbul upgrades airport to decrease CO2 emissions
November 22, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Tier 1 accreditation refers to the greenhouse gas data capture phase.
in recent years, thanks to unprecedented growth and decision-makers working together. Finland’s capital is well on its way to becoming the best functioning city in the world.
The Climate Mayors Initiative
October 19, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
The Climate Mayors initiative Goal Mitigating the impact of cities on climate changes Project “Climate change is not a problem that a city can solve alone, but Boston’s leadership could have far-reaching consequences,” said Mayor Walsh. The Mayor of Boston requested project proposals from qualified renewable energy developers with projects across the U.S. that could […]
Sid Meier’s Civilization 5
October 3, 2022
ART & GAMES
History of the Sid Meier’s Civilization series (1991-2016) 1. Civilization – 1991 2. Sid Meier’s Colonization – 1994 3. Civilization II – 1996 4. Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri – 1999 5. Civilization III – 2001 6. Civilization IV – 2005 7. CivCity: Rome – 2006 8. Civilization Revolution – 2008 9. Civilization V – 2010 […]
Climate Action Challenge
August 24, 2022
SMART CITIES
Finding innovative charging solutions for an electric vehicle. Goals Test and implement breakthrough electric vehicle charging technologies Project The New York City administration has launched a competition in two technology areas: New Technologies for Fast Charging and Smart Chargers for Electric Vehicles Examples: pavement powering electric vehicles, wireless (induction) charging, >350 kW charging. *** Electric […]
Technology Leadership Advisory Council
August 18, 2022
SMART CITIES
Goals To help find solutions to the city’s most pressing problems. Facilitate communication between startups Project The NYCx program created the Technology Leadership Advisory Council, comprised of 22 leaders from leading tech companies. For example, the co-founder of LinkedIn, the CTO of Microso, and the CEOs of IBM and Google. The council will help assess […]
World’s largest vertical farms in Dubai.
July 28, 2022
TECHNOLOGY
Emirates unveils the world’s largest vertical farm in Dubai. It is built in partnership with Crop One Holdings
Carbon tax
June 10, 2022
BUZZWORDS
Carbon tax – A tax on fossil fuels, especially those used by motor vehicles, intended to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide
The World’s First Eco-City of the Future – Masdar City Our polluted ecosystem can no longer cope with all of its natural mechanisms on its own, and this is the fault of human actions. Or the influence we unknowingly have on it. This article presents one way to properly influence the planet’s ecosystem. An example […]
Intellias
May 25, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Whilst almost two decades in IT, Roman has driven an extensive track of business and technology transformation projects for the US and Middle East clients. With strong technical background and product management skillset, Roman leads IT consulting, advisory practices, and large-scale projects for emerging and enterprise markets by delivering high-value services. Romans hands-on experience in […]
Viima
May 2, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Viima democratizes innovation that helps companies to develop, evaluate, and prioritize ideas better and faster.
Sustainability
April 28, 2022
BUZZWORDS
Sustainability – the maintenance and betterment of the ecological, social, and economic health of a city. “Sustainability” is a completely new model for the use of resources and the interaction between man and nature. The main goal is to build a new innovative environment with a society that cares about the environment. Sustainable development is […]
low carbon city
April 3, 2022
BUZZWORDS
A low-carbon city reduces its carbon footprint by focusing on renewable energy and mitigation measures. The “green” aspects of comprehensive stimulus programs Like all government plans for social and economic revitalization at all levels, comprehensive incentive programs are designed to help decarbonize cities. Urban investments can promote compact, integrated, multipurpose cities that reduce the distance […]
Zero carbon city
March 7, 2022
BUZZWORDS
A zero-carbon city runs entirely on renewable energy; it has no carbon footprint and will in this respect not cause harm to the planet. A zero-carbon city runs entirely on renewable energy; it has no carbon footprint and in this respect does not harm the planet. Most of the world’s cities produce energy by burning […]
Climate protection policy confronted to the British government
January 11, 2022
ENERGY
Think tank Net Zero Watch confronts climate protection policy with reality and warned of Britain’s economic catastrophe.
UN Climate change summit 2021 full-detail report
January 3, 2022
GOVERNMENT
The world has reached an agreement. The complete list of action points from COP26 conference in Glasgow.
Eco-friendly. Don’t fall for “greenwashing” efforts
December 6, 2021
EDUCATION
The sustainability boom that more and more companies are jumping on also brings with it the risk of fraud. This is mainly about deceiving…
2011, Amsterdam, Netherlands
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Amsterdam’s development as a smart city contributes to ambitious climate goals through technology-enabled sustainable solutions…
1998, Global Knowledge-based cities projects
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
The smart and sustainable cities concept has become a globally hot topic during the last few decades, particularly following the catastrophic
Top reasons why governments should implement green economics
November 18, 2021
ECONOMICS
There are many positive directions the government is taking to implement a green economy, both now and in the future. The advancements…
Soaring trends and solutions of green economics
November 18, 2021
ECONOMICS
The goal supports the idea of a man living in harmony with the Earth while continuing to progress technologically for our greater good as a whole.
Biological reactor absorbs CO2 and generates fuel
November 14, 2021
CLIMATE
Research engineers from the American company Hypergiant Industries have developed a prototype biological reactor, the efficiency of which…
Germany innovation in the spirit of circular economy
November 13, 2021
ECONOMICS
The circular economy is pivotal in achieving climate neutrality, conserving natural resources, and protecting the environment.
UK harness the power of the sun to reach Net Zero
November 13, 2021
ENERGY
Affinity Water has an ambitious plan to be Net Zero by 2030, and Centrica Business Solutions is delighted to be playing our part of that.
Smart education and e-learning in smart high schools and smart universities offer interactivity and control to users as students and explore programs…
People-centric Smart City benefits for all. New measures, IT applications, and young talents.
The Smart City roadmap of London connects data & community to be the smartest city on the World.
Berlin smart city strategy aims to use technology and innovation and connected city. Smart City Berlin is also…
“Smart” networking people and organizations make social, ecological, and economic value.
The big data-based Smart City master plan focuses on IoT and AI-based traffic management.
Washington
November 8, 2021
CITIES
Washington DC smart city (smart city strategy) is focused on leveraging technology to improve the lives of its residents, enhance sustainability, and foster economic growth. The strategy includes
The strategic planning sectors have for the most part been determined by the Montreal Urban Planning and Development Plan. In addition to the city…
The City of Stockholm has the very important task of reporting what is happening in Stockholm and the political decisions taken in the City Hall. We do…
Amsterdam Smart City realized through a partnership among businesses, authorities, research institutions, and the people.
Green Deal
October 27, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Europe has a plan to become a technological and ecological leader in the world because, like many other countries China, Canada, India…
Transition town
September 26, 2021
BUZZWORDS
The terms transition town, transition initiative, and transition model refer to grassroots community projects that aim to increase…
UAE: Dubai’s Green Hydrogen project
September 12, 2021
ENERGY
The project implemented in collaboration with DEWA, Expo 2020 Dubai, and Siemens Energy, is the first solar-driven green hydrogen-producing facility.
Singapore’s ambitious Smart Nation initiative harness technology to improve livelihoods for all.
Canada : New EV Chargers Coming to Ontario
September 5, 2021
ENERGY
The Government of Canada is making it easier for Canadians to drive electricity — transforming the way Canadians get to where they need to go.
Zero Carbon Emissions
August 20, 2021
BUZZWORDS
According to the targets set by the Paris Climate Agreement, there are only 29 years remaining to reach global net-zero emissions.
Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and…
State of Green
August 8, 2021
SMART CITIES
The state of Green is a not-for-profit, public-private partnership from Denmark. We foster relations with international stakeholders…
SDG#14 – Conserve and sustainably use the oceans
August 7, 2021
GOVERNMENT
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development – the 14th SDG goal.
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts – the 13th SDG goal presented by the United Nations organization’s SDG strategy.
SDG#11 – Make cities and human settlements sustainable
August 4, 2021
GOVERNMENT
Make cities & human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable – the 11th SDG goal presented by the United Nations organization.
Urban heat islands strategic plan
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
The Strategic Plan gives detailed descriptions of various possibilities for cooling urban heat islands. In addition, it contains precise…
Paris Agreement on Climate Action
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
The Paris Agreement, signed in 2015, is an agreement between 195 member states of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate…
Clean Energy Package for All Europeans
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
The legislative package agreed by the EU comprises a series of key energy and climate policy regulations: a new version of…
Circular Economy
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
A circular economy is based on the principles of designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating…
Car-sharing
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
The average private motor vehicle stands unused – in most cases parked in the public space – for 23 hours a day.
Carbon neutral (or climate neutral)
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Carbon-neutral or climate-neutral actions and processes cause no greenhouse gas (carbon) emissions or the emissions they produce…
Carbon budget (emissions planning)
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Because greenhouse gases remain in the atmosphere for a very long time (several hundred years in the case of CO2…
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
July 31, 2021
BUZZWORDS
An innovative digital modeling tool for planning, executing and managing a construction project across the project lifecycle.
All items and devices sending data from households can be infinite and so this calls for the design of smart living solutions.
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all is the seventh goal in the set of goals presented by the UNO.
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls is the fifth goal in the set of goals presented by the UNO under an SDG strategy.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being – the third goal in the set of goals presented by the UNO strategy Sustainable Development Goals.
End of Hunger is the second goal in the set of goals presented by the UNO under a strategy called Sustainable Development Goals.
SDG#1 – End poverty in all its forms everywhere
July 25, 2021
GOVERNMENT
End of Poverty – the first goal presented by the United Nations organization under a strategy called Sustainable Development Goals.
Sustainable Development Goals
July 25, 2021
GOVERNMENT
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted as a universal call to action to protect the planet.
The ‘green’ generation is growing up in very positive trend, although children are still skeptical that they can make a difference.
ERICSSON Smart City
June 21, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Energy use in-network operation remains a priority for Ericsson and its Smart Cities customers. In addition, Ericsson’s research shows…
Engie Solutions Smart Cities
June 18, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
ENGIE Axima, ENGIE Cofely, ENGIE Ineo, and ENGIE Réseaux, ENGIE Solutions is the trusted partner in the carbon-neutral transition.
IBM’s Quantum System One comes to Europe
June 16, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Inside was an IBM Quantum System One—which until now had only existed in IBM’s New York-based data center.
Smart city projects are all the rage now, but creating an intelligent city requires much more than installing new technology.
Waste management, digital kiosks, smart streetlights, security systems, air quality systems, and open data initiatives.
The new photovoltaic system will generate an average of around 66,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year.
Robotic automation offers huge potential to enhance productivity, efficiency, and manufacturing flexibility in the construction industry.
The supercomputer will help improve European scientific research and foster innovation by providing access to state-of-the-art.
Canada: UBC Renewable Energy Hub
May 21, 2021
ENERGY
This technology will make it possible to explore other hydrogen applications, such as injection into the natural gas grid to decarbonize space heating.
$70 billion investment to hydrogen power by 2030
May 20, 2021
ENERGY
The cost to produce and distribute Hydrogen from clean energy sources is expected to fall by as much as 50% over the next decade.
If such a car were driven four days a week for a maximum of 50 kilometers each day, it wouldn’t need charging by Toyota.
Circular economy support platform in Japan
May 11, 2021
ENERGY
A circular renewables platform to visualize plastics historically discarded as waste and other recyclable resources.
Atos Smart City
April 8, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Atos Smart Cities incorporates Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into the city’s fabric for better citizens’ experience.
Sustainable development goals framework – The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015.
Devastating health and economic crisis caused by COVID-19 appears to be emerging from one of its deepest recessions and beginning a recovery.
ORACLE Smart City
February 12, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
This requires a deeper, broader approach to technology—one that fuels innovation and provides scalability to address future demands.
To grow agricultural products, mostly sun and good soil are enough. London’s Growing Underground Farm.
The world energy consumption by source results 2020
August 21, 2020
ENERGY
Today, almost half of the world’s population lives in cities and the number of urban residents is constantly increasing.
The world upside down: Heavy industries demand climate goals
August 19, 2020
CLIMATE
More than 60 companies are urging the German government not to give up climate targets. Their words come in relation to the economic fight…
Browse all types of governments and their short description about the logic, purpose, behavior, and application to the usual system.
In the future, the operational environment will become more challenging for district heating technology. Therefore, comprehensive planning of the whole…
Buildings play a key role in the fight against climate change, using 40% of the energy consumed in cities. The improvements in the energy efficiency…
Smart alarms and simulation for urban flooding
April 23, 2020
INFRASTRUCTURE
Urban stormwater is one of the biggest problems facing our waterways today. Urban cloudbursts and the resulting rapid stormwater that overflows along…
Climate change expectations are for greater rainfall intensities, while governmental directives require municipalities to implement new methods for…
Community safety challenge in the island city of Richmond
April 23, 2020
PEOPLE
The proposal includes initiatives that will minimize community impacts in the event of a major disaster. And also enhance the quality of the day-to-day…
Germany has set out to shut down all nuclear power plants by 2022. It is perceived as the green revolutionary flag.
After the first Smart Cities Mission for 100 cities, the government will expand the Smart Cities Mission to all 4000 cities in the country.
Increasing ecology war between diesel or electric cars?
December 12, 2018
TRANSPORTATION
Electric cars are expanding mainly due to the eco-friendly operation, but the study says…
Nobel Prize Economics 2018: Innovation & Climate
November 23, 2018
ECONOMICS
The Nobel Prize for Economics this year was won by Americans William Nordhaus and Paul Romer.
Too much wind power plants at one place can cause local warming
November 16, 2018
CLIMATE
One of the ways to address climate change concerns is the use of renewable energy sources (solar or wind farms). However, a study by Lee Miller and David Keith from Harvard shows that wind turbines can also affect local warming. The underlying idea of how to reverse global warming is to reduce the release of […]
Hydrogen-powered trains began to drive in Germany
November 15, 2018
TRANSPORTATION
In Lower Saxony, from September, two hydrogen-powered trains run in commercial traffic. Their electric motors, which propel the chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, are a more environmentally-friendly variant of conventional diesel engines. They do not produce carbon dioxide emissions. Trains run at a speed of up to 140 kilometers per hour. Alstom has manufactured […]
Elon Musk: the ambitious architect of the future
November 9, 2018
BUSINESS
This is the story of a man whose ambitious goals and ideas largely transform our reality and make a much more endearing future. The American editor of the Rolling Stone spent nine months watching him with everything he did and worked on the following article. It perfectly summarizes who he is and what his colleagues […]
Colombia decided to grant “human rights” to the Amazon rainforest
October 26, 2018
CLIMATE
The Amazon Forest has enjoyed the highest respect for the last decades.
Oil consumption has doubled in the last 50 years
October 24, 2018
ENERGY
In the next few weeks, global oil consumption will reach 100 million barrels per day.
A basic difference between traditional and green energy sources
February 22, 2018
CLIMATE
There are two existing sources of energy in the world. One of them is historic and has been used ever since humanity…
Smart infrastructure technologies, which are collectively referred to as intelligent transportation systems…
Government’s implementation of green industrial strategy
November 12, 2017
CLIMATE
Global problems affect the interests and destinies of all countries, peoples, social strata and lead to…
Green direction development steps to Smart City
October 22, 2017
INFRASTRUCTURE
The special value of the theory of C. Graves is that the highest levels of development of values do not deny, but include…
Smart farming to secure sustainable food logistics
October 20, 2017
INFRASTRUCTURE
It is faced with a new set of challenges, including agricultural productivity, food security and a raft of other contemporary concerns…
India’s road to a renewable and sustainable future
August 25, 2017
ENERGY
The world’s largest renewable capacity expansion programme is already underway in India. The program is expected…