#60 C40 Cities: The 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy for Cities Programme with Google

01/17/24 • 37 min

In this episode recorded at the 2023 edition of the Smart City Expo World Congress, we had a dynamic conversation with Cassie Sutherland, Managing Director for Climate Solutions and Networks for the C40 Cities Network.

We discussed the 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy programme in partnership with Google and explored challenges, innovative tools, and real-world examples, discovering how cities can lead the way in building a sustainable and carbon-free future.

What to learn more? Visit the C40 Knowledge Hub here.

Overview of the episode:

[00:01:18] Teaser: C40 Cities in three words

[00:02:02] Cassie's Professional Background

[00:03:44] What is the C40 Cities network and what is its mission in the context of addressing climate change?

[00:07:00] What is the 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy for Cities program? What is its main goal?

[00:09:19] What are the barriers the initial four pilot cities are facing in implementing this initiative?

[00:14:56] Why partner with Google? How did this partnership form?

[00:19:10] How does the 24/7 carbon-free energy concept differ from other approaches to decarbonizing energy consumption?

[00:22:37] What are some innovative tools and technologies that Google and other partners are using to support cities in their sustainability efforts? How can these tools help cities make data-driven decisions?

[00:26:04] How can this programme also keep in mind that a just transition is needed?

[00:28:27] How can people get involved in the project

[00:31:57] Hot Take of the Day: hear an opinion from our guest that might be slightly controversial or debated.

[00:35:26] Ending Question: To you, what is a Smart City?

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Want to join us for an episode? Contact our host Tamlyn Shimizu.

And for more insights, visit the BABLE Smart Cities Knowledge Hub!

What to learn more? Visit the C40 Knowledge Hub here.

Overview of the episode:

[00:01:18] Teaser: C40 Cities in three words

[00:02:02] Cassie's Professional Background

[00:03:44] What is the C40 Cities network and what is its mission in the context of addressing climate change?

[00:07:00] What is the 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy for Cities program? What is its main goal?

[00:09:19] What are the barriers the initial four pilot cities are facing in implementing this initiative?

[00:14:56] Why partner with Google? How did this partnership form?

[00:19:10] How does the 24/7 carbon-free energy concept differ from other approaches to decarbonizing energy consumption?

[00:26:04] How can this programme also keep in mind that a just transition is needed?

[00:28:27] How can people get involved in the project

[00:31:57] Hot Take of the Day: hear an opinion from our guest that might be slightly controversial or debated.

[00:35:26] Ending Question: To you, what is a Smart City?

Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it!

Want to join us for an episode? Contact our host Tamlyn Shimizu.

And for more insights, visit the BABLE Smart Cities Knowledge Hub!

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#59 DOLL Living Lab: An Innovation Playground Building Synergies in Smart Cities

In this episode recorded at the 2023 edition of the Smart City Expo World Congress, we discussed with Teddy Axelsen, the Head of DOLL Living Lab at We Build Denmark.

In this conversation, Teddy delves into the concept of the "Innovation Playground," detailing how DOLL bridges the gap between technology partners and decision-makers in the realm of Smart City solutions. From addressing city challenges to measuring the success of initiatives, the dialogue covers key themes such as data visualisation and the role of living labs in shaping the future of sustainable and connected urban spaces.

Are you interested in gaining practical experience and knowledge of Smart City developments through a site visit to a Living Lab? Register your interest here.

Overview of the episode:

[00:01:45] Teaser: If DOLL Living Lab were a recipe, what would be the key ingredients for its success?

[00:02:34] Teddy's Professional Background

[00:03:58] What is DOLL Living Lab and what is its mission?

[00:07:37] What is the main challenge that cities are confronting today?

[00:11:10] Two types of technologies that have been tested in DOLL: Waste Management & IoT

[00:13:23] BABLE & DOLL collaboration: "Deep Dives"

[00:17:02] What is behind the concept of an "Innovative Playground"?

[00:18:59] What are the advantages for public decision-makers in participating in initiatives like DOLL Living Lab?

[00:20:57] How is the success of the initiatives and technologies tested within the living lab measured?

[00:23:03] What are the drawbacks and concerns associated with the extensive digitization of public spaces and the deployment of smart technologies in cities?

[00:26:53] Flip the Script: our guest is asking the question!

[00:31:51] Ending Question: To you, what is a Smart City?

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Want to join us for an episode? Contact our host Tamlyn Shimizu.

And for more insights, visit the BABLE Smart Cities Knowledge Hub!

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#61 Urban Innovators Global: Fostering Leadership for Smarter Cities

This episode features Raffaele Gareri - Partner at Urban Innovators Global, CEO of Urban Futures and former CDO of Rome - and delves into various aspects of urban innovation. Key topics discussed include the importance of bringing key decision-makers together for community improvement, leveraging data-driven approaches for urban development, and the role of leadership in fostering urban innovation.

Would you like to expand your city and organisation’s capacity to innovate? Do you want to learn how to manage governance of data, algorithms and sensors safely? Are you facing challenges around building Urban Innovation Agendas?

Have a look at our Urban Innovation Leadership Programme (UILP) curriculum and register your interest here.

Overview of the episode:

[00:01:47] Teaser: If you could magically solve one urban innovation challenge today, which challenge would you choose to solve?

[00:03:52] Raffaele's Professional Background

[00:08:44] What are the main goals of Urban Innovators Global?

[00:10:11] How can education around leadership in urban innovation generate an impact in communities?

[00:12:16] What are the qualities that every leader in urban innovation should have?

[00:14:30] Data platform project as CDO of Rome

[00:18:19] Governance model for innovation with municipalities in the Province of Brescia

[00:22:29] What are the key challenges smaller municipalities and bigger metropolitan areas face?

[00:26:07] Roll With The Punches: our guest answer this or that questions quickly and with their first instinct.

[00:30:02] Ending Question: To you, what is a Smart City?

Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it!

Want to join us for an episode? Contact our host Tamlyn Shimizu.

And for more insights, visit the BABLE Smart Cities Knowledge Hub!

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