# Smart Cities The alliance operated between 2019 and 2025 and is no longer active. [Learn more](https://www.globalsmartcitiesalliance.org/about) ### The alliance operated between 2019-2025 It is no longer active and the communities resulting knowledge solutions are avaialble on the Centre of Urban Transformation's Toolbox. [Access toolbox](https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-urban-transformation/solutions) ## It's mission was to tackle urgent crises facing cities and communities by mobilizing public and private leaders to accelerate intelligent, practical solutions and create pathways for building resilient cities. ### Useful Solutions and Resources Access and adopt model policies, use cases and reports. [Explore](https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-urban-transformation/solutions) ### Benchmark Best Practices Compare your city practices with expert recommendations to make progress. [Explore](https://www.globalsmartcitiesalliance.org/smart-cities-benchmarking-tool) ### Inclusive Cities Global Campaign Urging city leaders to adopt accessible technologies, services and built places. [Explore](https://www.globalsmartcitiesalliance.org/inclusive-cities) ## Impact areas The alliance engaged businesses, industries, governments, civil societies and academics globally and built consensus on best practices, identified exemplifier solutions and use cases, enabled implementation and led thought leadership across three impact areas. ### Urban Resilience Foster intelligent solutions to address sustainability, disaster and extreme weather challenges related to heatwaves, flooding and sinking. ### Public Well-Being Promote thought leadership on urban well-being and advance commitments to make technologies, essential services and built environments for inclusion. ### Innovative Governance Accelerate adoption of responsible technology and other model practices and use of the smart cities policy benchmarking tool regionally. ## Leader's perspectives ## Top headlines ## Featured Content ### Urban Transformation Summit Spotlights Pivotal Role of Cities in Driving Global Growth and Stability A new World Economic Forum report highlights cities that are tackling carbon emissions in the construction industry and how to scale these innovative approaches.Read the full report as well as a model policy, city playbook and practitioners guide. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/press/2024/10/urban-transformation-summit-spotlights-pivotal-role-of-cities-in-driving-global-growth-and-stability/) ### How urban planning can promote active lifestyle Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/04/urban-planners-promoting-active-lifestyles/) ### How cities can achieve net zero by targeting building emissions from design to demolition Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/06/cities-net-zero-life-cycle/) ### Cities are sizing up the generative AI skyline. But first, they have to establish the ground rules Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/06/cities-genai-governance/) ### Nine solutions for Cities to Cut Carbon Emissions in Construction Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/press/2024/04/nine-solutions-for-cities-to-cut-carbon-emissions-in-construction/) ### How cities can flex their purchasing power to stimulate innovation Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/04/cities-public-procurement-innovation/) ### Cities Present Models for Using Data for Social Impact Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/press/2023/11/cities-present-models-for-using-data-for-social-impact/) ### Governing Smart Cities: Use Cases for Urban Transformation Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/governing-smart-cities-use-cases-for-urban-transformation/) ### Building Regional Alliance for Urban Transformation Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Building_Regional_Alliances_for_Urban_Transformation_2022.pdf) ### Regional Alliance Playbook Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://weforum.ent.box.com/v/regional-alliance-playbook) ### Governing smart cities: policy benchmarks for ethical and responsible smart city development Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/governing-smart-cities-policy-benchmarks-for-ethical-and-responsible-smart-city-development/) ### As cities fill tech gaps, power of smart cities unleashes, report finds Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/press/2021/07/as-cities-fill-tech-gaps-power-of-smart-cities-unleashes-report-finds-779b925a12/) ### Regional City Networks Launch in Latin America and South Asia Bringing the Fourth Industrial Revolution to Small and Medium-Sized Cities Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/press/2021/04/regional-city-networks-launch-in-latin-america-and-south-asia-bringing-the-fourth-industrial-revolution-to-small-and-medium-sized-cities/) ### In the Face of Extraordinary Challenges, 36 Pioneer Cities Chart a Course Towards a More Ethical and Responsible Future Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/press/2020/11/in-the-face-of-extraordinary-challenges-36-pioneer-cities-chart-a-course-towards-a-more-ethical-and-responsible-future/) ### Unprecedented Global Alliance for Smart City Technology Launched to Counter Growing Tensions Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/press/2019/10/unprecedented-global-alliance-for-smart-city-technology-launched-to-counter-growing-tensions/) ### World Economic Forum to Lead G20 Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/press/2019/06/world-economic-forum-to-lead-g20-smart-cities-alliance-on-technology-governance/) *Interactive visualization or embedded content* ### Shape the future of cities [Get involved](https://www.globalsmartcitiesalliance.org/get-involved)