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2024 Kaohsiung Smart City Summit & Expo Showcases Latest Digital and Net-Zero Transformation Technologies

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Carbon, Wego, MOU, Climate change, Conference, Attention, University, Internet of things, DWDB-TV, City, Hospital, AI, Private sector, PPP, ICLEI, Big data, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Exhibition, Water, Safety, Kaohsiung Exhibition Center

KAOHSIUNG, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Kaohsiung Smart City Summit & Expo(KSCSE), held at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, concluded perfectly.

Key Points: 
  • KAOHSIUNG, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Kaohsiung Smart City Summit & Expo(KSCSE), held at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, concluded perfectly.
  • Kaohsiung, which has repeatedly achieved outstanding results in smart city evaluations, is focusing on new business opportunities in smart and Net-zero transformation.
  • This demonstrates the determination of the Kaohsiung City Government to develop smart city innovation in key areas through public-private-partnership(PPP).
  • This year, the Kaohsiung City Government has adopted the theme of "Smart, Net-Zero, Resilient Kaohsiung."

2024 Kaohsiung Smart City Summit & Expo Showcases Latest Digital and Net-Zero Transformation Technologies

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Carbon, Wego, MOU, Climate change, Conference, Attention, University, Internet of things, DWDB-TV, City, Hospital, AI, Private sector, PPP, ICLEI, Big data, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Exhibition, Water, Safety, Multimedia, Kaohsiung Exhibition Center

KAOHSIUNG, March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Kaohsiung Smart City Summit & Expo(KSCSE), held at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, concluded perfectly.

Key Points: 
  • KAOHSIUNG, March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Kaohsiung Smart City Summit & Expo(KSCSE), held at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, concluded perfectly.
  • Kaohsiung, which has repeatedly achieved outstanding results in smart city evaluations, is focusing on new business opportunities in smart and Net-zero transformation.
  • This demonstrates the determination of the Kaohsiung City Government to develop smart city innovation in key areas through public-private-partnership(PPP).
  • This year, the Kaohsiung City Government has adopted the theme of "Smart, Net-Zero, Resilient Kaohsiung."

Sharing Green and Low-Carbon Development Experience with the World: Shenzhen's Climate Action Showcased at China Pavilion

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Carbon, DAS, Climate change, Conference, Multilateralism, White paper, Science, Network, Sun Lili, Shenzhen Energy, Development, Adviser, Environment, Professor, Transport, Tencent, Ministry, Climate Solutions Caucus, Conference of the Parties, Communication, ICLEI, COP28, United Nations Environment Programme, Research report, Party, BYD, Republic, Consumer electronics, Management, Shenzhen, Innovation, Ecology

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the afternoon of December 5th (local time), the Shenzhen Session at China Pavilion during the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) was held in the Expo City of Dubai.

Key Points: 
  • SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the afternoon of December 5th (local time), the Shenzhen Session at China Pavilion during the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) was held in the Expo City of Dubai.
  • The National Center for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation released the Research Report on Low Carbon Transformation and Development of Emerging Industries in Shenzhen, the Ecology Environment Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality released the White Paper on Responding to Climate Change in Shenzhen and Tencent launched "TanLIVE Global" -Empowering Climate Tech Ecosystem.
  • Notably, the White Paper on Responding to Climate Change in Shenzhen comprehensively summarizes the progress made by Shenzhen in tackling climate change since the 13th Five Year Plan, hoping to offer Shenzhen's best practice to global climate change action.
  • A Head Start on Actions, Practices, Measures, and Innovations
    Wang Dong, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor of Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen) hosted a high-level dialogue and sparked a brainstorming discussion.

Tomorrow.Blue Economy explores an ocean of opportunities for a sustainable future

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Aurora, Digital, OECD, Chief innovation officer, Biodiversity, ICLEI, Port of Hamburg, United Nations, Congress, Fira de Barcelona, European Secretariat, Port of Antwerp-Bruges, City Council of Barcelona, United, City, European, Blue economy, Mobility, Gran Via, Port of Barcelona, WOC, 2019 Barcelona City Council election, Fira, Adaptation, TBE, Climate change, Renewable energy, Tourism

BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Promoting and developing the potential of the blue economy and encouraging the preservation of marine and ocean resources as an engine for economic growth, this is the aim of Tomorrow.Blue Economy (TBE), an event that will gather international experts from 7 to 9 November at Fira de Barcelona's Gran Via venue to seize the opportunities and challenges of this sector, key for the future of the planet.

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  • The program will address topics such as climate change, finance, offshore energy, water management, biodiversity, green shipping, smart ports, recreational boating, tourism and careers in the blue economy sector.
  • In addition, a report by the OECD forecasts that the ocean economy may double in size to $3 trillion by 2030.
  • Tomorrow.Blue Economy, Tomorrow.Mobility, Tomorrow.Building and PUZZLE X are held alongside Smart City Expo World Congress, the world's largest event on cities and urban innovation.
  • All the events together are expected to gather more than 1,000 exhibitors, over 800 cities and 140 countries, and 600 speakers.

The 15 Shortlisted Cities of the 6th Guangzhou Award Released

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
Lead, Short list, NUA, City, Internet Technical Committee, Social, Sustainable Development Goals, Politics, Brisbane, Brisbane City Council, UCLG, ICLEI, Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, TC, Sustainable Development Goal 11, Conference, Metropolis, Management, Industrial design

GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 14th, the 15 Shortlisted Cities of the 6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) were officially released: Antalya, Türkiye; Bogotá, Colombia; Cape Town, South Africa; Gwangju, Korea; Halandri, Greece; Iztapalapa, Mexico; Jakarta, Indonesia; Kampala, Uganda; Kazan, Russia; Mannheim, Germany; Pimpri Chinchwad, India; Ramallah, Palestine; São Paulo, Brazil; Tehran, Iran; Xianning, China.

Key Points: 
  • GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 14th, the 15 Shortlisted Cities of the 6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) were officially released: Antalya, Türkiye; Bogotá, Colombia; Cape Town, South Africa; Gwangju, Korea; Halandri, Greece; Iztapalapa, Mexico; Jakarta, Indonesia; Kampala, Uganda; Kazan, Russia; Mannheim, Germany; Pimpri Chinchwad, India; Ramallah, Palestine; São Paulo, Brazil; Tehran, Iran; Xianning, China.
  • 274 initiatives from 193 cities and regions in 54 countries submitted valid applications to the 6th cycle of the Guangzhou Award.
  • Following the remarks, Azza Sirry, Chair of the Technical Committee announced the 15 Shortlisted cities of this year's Guangzhou Award.
  • The Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) is co-sponsored by the City of Guangzhou, UCLG and Metropolis since 2012.

The 15 Shortlisted Cities of the 6th Guangzhou Award Released

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
Lead, Short list, NUA, City, Internet Technical Committee, Social, Sustainable Development Goals, Politics, Brisbane, Brisbane City Council, UCLG, ICLEI, Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, TC, Sustainable Development Goal 11, Conference, Metropolis, Management, Industrial design

GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 14th, the 15 Shortlisted Cities of the 6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) were officially released: Antalya, Türkiye; Bogotá, Colombia; Cape Town, South Africa; Gwangju, Korea; Halandri, Greece; Iztapalapa, Mexico; Jakarta, Indonesia; Kampala, Uganda; Kazan, Russia; Mannheim, Germany; Pimpri Chinchwad, India; Ramallah, Palestine; São Paulo, Brazil; Tehran, Iran; Xianning, China.

Key Points: 
  • GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 14th, the 15 Shortlisted Cities of the 6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) were officially released: Antalya, Türkiye; Bogotá, Colombia; Cape Town, South Africa; Gwangju, Korea; Halandri, Greece; Iztapalapa, Mexico; Jakarta, Indonesia; Kampala, Uganda; Kazan, Russia; Mannheim, Germany; Pimpri Chinchwad, India; Ramallah, Palestine; São Paulo, Brazil; Tehran, Iran; Xianning, China.
  • 274 initiatives from 193 cities and regions in 54 countries submitted valid applications to the 6th cycle of the Guangzhou Award.
  • Following the remarks, Azza Sirry, Chair of the Technical Committee announced the 15 Shortlisted cities of this year's Guangzhou Award.
  • The Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) is co-sponsored by the City of Guangzhou, UCLG and Metropolis since 2012.

Delta's Participates in Official Side Event of COP26 Glasgow with its 'Sustainable Conservation, Nurturing Life' Concept

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Monday, November 8, 2021
Institute of technology, Climate change, CSR, Climate, Berlin, Renewable energy, Electricity, COP26, The Birth, R, ICLEI, Transport, UNFCCC, UN, NHK, U.N, Lists of disasters, Coral Reefs, CDP, Technical University of Berlin, Carbon, EV, Conference, Environment, Solution, History, CO, Blue Zone, Motor vehicle, Electronics, DJSI, Birth, Life, City

Climate Change Conference (COP26) Glasgow through the Delta Electronics Foundation by hosting an official side event with Virginia Tech, U.N. Habitat, Technical University of Berlin and ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability).

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  • Climate Change Conference (COP26) Glasgow through the Delta Electronics Foundation by hosting an official side event with Virginia Tech, U.N. Habitat, Technical University of Berlin and ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability).
  • At the event, Delta shared its experience in deploying solutions that foster e-mobility, echoing its "Sustainable Conservation, Nurturing Life" concept.
  • This year, our concept "Sustainable Conservation, Nurturing Life, underscores how we can help reach mankind's goal of limiting global warming within 1.5oC through energy savings.
  • Three recipients of Delta Electronics Foundation scholarships currently studying environmental protection-related postgraduate studies in the UK have also joined us at COP26.

Daring Cities 2021: Urban leaders define their demands in tackling the climate emergency ahead of COP26

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Monday, October 11, 2021
Federalism, Call, City, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, UNFCCC, International Dialogue for Environmental Action, Collection, Climate, Transformation, ICLEI, Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Savings bank, NRW, Environment, BMZ, Nature, Foundation, Policy, Ministry, Sustainability, Renewable energy, Agriculture

BONN, Germany, Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Daring Cities 2021, the virtual forum for urban leaders boldly tackling the climate emergency, has concluded with an action-oriented Call for Transformation by local and regional governments in the run-up to UNFCCC COP26 in Glasgow.

Key Points: 
  • BONN, Germany, Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Daring Cities 2021, the virtual forum for urban leaders boldly tackling the climate emergency, has concluded with an action-oriented Call for Transformation by local and regional governments in the run-up to UNFCCC COP26 in Glasgow.
  • More than 1500 urban leaders, practitioners and partners from 100 countries joined the five-day Daring Cities forum, co-designed by ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) and the City of Bonn, to set out an action plan to tackle the climate emergency.
  • Urban leaders who are already actively embracing the change delivered a Call for Transformation for effective and transparent collaboration to tackle the crisis.
  • To bring urban leaders' demands to the international decision-making level, ICLEI will convey the Call for Transformation to various international processes throughout Urban October and UNFCCC COP26 in Glasgow.

Daring Cities 2021: Urban leaders define their demands in tackling the climate emergency ahead of COP26

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Monday, October 11, 2021
Federalism, Call, City, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, UNFCCC, International Dialogue for Environmental Action, Collection, Climate, Transformation, ICLEI, Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Savings bank, NRW, Environment, BMZ, Nature, Foundation, Policy, Ministry, Sustainability, Renewable energy, Agriculture

BONN, Germany, Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Daring Cities 2021, the virtual forum for urban leaders boldly tackling the climate emergency, has concluded with an action-oriented Call for Transformation by local and regional governments in the run-up to UNFCCC COP26 in Glasgow.

Key Points: 
  • BONN, Germany, Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Daring Cities 2021, the virtual forum for urban leaders boldly tackling the climate emergency, has concluded with an action-oriented Call for Transformation by local and regional governments in the run-up to UNFCCC COP26 in Glasgow.
  • More than 1500 urban leaders, practitioners and partners from 100 countries joined the five-day Daring Cities forum, co-designed by ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) and the City of Bonn, to set out an action plan to tackle the climate emergency.
  • Urban leaders who are already actively embracing the change delivered a Call for Transformation for effective and transparent collaboration to tackle the crisis.
  • To bring urban leaders' demands to the international decision-making level, ICLEI will convey the Call for Transformation to various international processes throughout Urban October and UNFCCC COP26 in Glasgow.

Big Buyers for Climate and Environment

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Friday, December 4, 2020
Articles, Public economics, ICLEI, Procurement, Government procurement, Sustainable procurement

03/12/2020 | Climate change policy; Environment policy; Public procurement

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  • 03/12/2020 | Climate change policy; Environment policy; Public procurement
    Last month, the European Commission launched its Big Buyers for Climate and Environment (BBCE) initiative, which aims to promote cooperation between big public buyers in implementing strategic public procurement for sustainable solutions.
  • Regions and cities can join this initiative to share knowledge and develop new products and services leveraging their buying power.
  • Four areas for joint collaboration will be established, based on the input provided by participants.
  • ICLEI and EUROCITIES are currently running the initiative on behalf of the European Commission.