Cities and Urbanization
Our Mission
Enhancing the livability, efficiency, and productivity of cities.
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Our Impact
Our Initiatives
G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance
With the right technology and know-how cities can lead the way on solving pressing problems while making their communities more inclusive and resilient.
Net Zero Carbon Cities
This program is focused on helping national and city leaders meet their emissions-reduction targets by creating an efficient, electric, and circular urban energy landscape.
BiodiverCities by 2030
The World Economic Forum is collaborating with the Government of Colombia on a global initiative to create an urban development model in harmony with nature.
Digital Twin City - Global Practice and Development
This is a city-level innovation platform for multiple stakeholders to realize a new direction for the development of smart cities.
Crowdsource Innovation
Onisafra
Based in Manaus, we provide a food traceability, distribution, and marketing platform connecting rural producers with consumers.
ALGAESYS
Our process delivers high-performance, chemical-free, decarbonized wastewater treatment by harnessing algae and phototrophic bacteria.
Diwama
Our product, “Vitron,” is an artificial intelligence-based image recognition software that automates waste analysis to drive recycling revenues.
MetroPolder
We create and manage smart stormwater systems, and our flagship concept captures and stores rainwater for rooftop gardens, terraces, and solarPV.
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We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make a positive change.
