Environmental pressures also loom large. Many African cities face heightened climate risks, including flooding, drought and ...

The 2007 Paris Climate Action Plan set a goal of reducing the city’s environmental footprint by 75% by 2050 (using 2004 as the base year), including greenhouse-gas emissions, energy consumption, and a ...

The concept of a smart city has captured the imagination of urban planners and residents. These cities, powered by cutting-edge technology and data-driven solutions, promise to revolutionize the urban ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Since 2011, the Smart City Expo World Congress has stood as ...