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The World Economic Forum is launching two regional networks in Latin America and South Asia to connect ‘pioneer cities’ to smaller cities
Based in Medellín, Colombia, and Mumbai, India, the regional networks of cities launch as part of the Forum’s G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance and are designed to help small cities implement new technology policies
The roll out follows the successful establishment of this model in a number of Japanese cities, led by the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Japan
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Tokyo, Japan, 8 April 2021 – The World Economic Forum is launching two regional networks of cities in Latin America and South Asia to share knowledge on smart city development while protecting public interests related to privacy, security and sustainability. Under the umbrella of the Forum’s G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance the two city networks will connect lead
As urbanization continues apace, cities have an important role to play in helping curb greenhouse gas emissions and achieve Paris climate agreement objectives to limit global warming.
In a new report, REN21, a global body of scientists, governments, NGOs and industry, has highlighted some of the cities leading the way. Here are five of the most effective and innovative projects from around the world.
What is the World Economic Forum doing to ensure smart cities?
Cities represent humanity’s greatest achievements – and greatest challenges. From inequality to air pollution, poorly designed cities are feeling the strain as 68% of humanity is predicted to live in urban areas by 2050.
As urbanization continues apace, cities have an important role to play in helping curb greenhouse gas emissions and achieve Paris climate agreement objectives to limit global warming.
In a new report, REN21, a global body of scientists, governments, NGOs and industry, has highlighted some of the cities leading the way. Here are five of the most effective and innovative projects from around the world.
What is the World Economic Forum doing to ensure smart cities?
Cities represent humanity s greatest achievements - and greatest challenges. From inequality to air pollution, poorly designed cities are feeling the strain as 68% of humanity is predicted to live in urban areas by 2050.
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Telangana Minister KTR Gets Invited To WEF Summit 2021 In Japan Jan 06, 2021, 10:58 IST
IT and Industries Minister KTR once again received the prestigious invitation from the World Economic Forum which will be conducting the Global Technology Governance Summit in Japan from 5th to 7th April 2021.
Inviting Minister KTR to the Summit, World Economic Forum President Børge Brende in the letter, said, “Under your forward-looking leadership, Telangana has been at the forefront of using emerging technologies for societal benefits. Thank you for your support of the AI4AI: Artificial Intelligence for Agriculture Innovation and G20 Smart Cities Alliance. It will be a pleasure to work together to further deepen their impact.”