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Joe Appleton is a content strategist, editor and writer at bee smart city. He is particularly interested in the topics of smart and sustainable cities and urban mobility.

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Environmental: The E in ESG

The “E” in ESG stands for Environmental. The state of the environment and the importance of environmental protection is ...
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Social: The S in ESG

The “S” in ESG stands for Social. Unlike the letter that precedes it (Environmental), Social is much harder to define. In fact, ...
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Governance: The G in ESG

The “G” in ESG stands for Governance. Governance can be defined in several ways, depending on the context. For some entities, ...
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Smart City Expo World Congress 2021: 10 Years Of Smart City Innovation

Ever since the event’s first edition in 2011, the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) has been at the forefront of Smart ...
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Binh Duong: The Pioneering Smart City in Vietnam

The southeast Asian country of Vietnam is evolving at a rapid pace. In recent years, the country has transformed into one of ...
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The Top 10 Smart Cities In Asia (Updated 2021)

Asia is one of the most exciting continents on the planet, with rapidly evolving economies, fertile economic ecosystems, and ...
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Tender Glossary

When it comes to formal tendering there are some essential acronyms that you need to know. We’ve put together a short glossary ...
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28 German Smart City Model Projects selected for 2021

On the 15th of July, 2021, the German Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Home Affairs (BMI) announced the winning ...
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Smart City Leader Interview: Michal Lakomski, Smart City Poznan

Michal Lakomski is the Mayor's Proxy for Smart City in the city of Poznan in the Greater Poland region. As the Mayor’s Smart ...
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Smart City Poznan: An Innovation Hub In The Greater Poland Region

The city of Poznan is a rich and vibrant city in the west of Poland. Located on the banks of the river Warta, the city is home ...
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The Smart City Tender Process 101

If you plan on providing your services to a government agency, there are several things you need to know. Depending on the ...
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Why Smart Cities need to start getting smart about Water

The impacts of climate change have already begun to cause damage to our planet. The Earth’s landscape has drastically ...
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The Benefits of Urban Data Platforms for Smart City Development

Urban data platforms (UDPs) are helping smart cities to evolve. These platforms serve as the supporting pillars for many smart ...
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Smart Dublin: Future-Proofing The Irish Capital

Dublin is one of Europe’s most vibrant capital cities. Situated on the mouth of the River Liffey, this Irish metropolis has a ...
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The Importance of Cyber Security & Data Protection for Smart Cities

In 2012, Austrian author Marc Elsberg released his best-selling novel Blackout: Tomorrow Will Be Too Late. It’s a disaster ...
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