Pulse of Global Smart and Low Carbon Urban Development
Authors
Belinda Yuen, Francine Chan, Yanjun Cai, Xin Yang, Luis Jimenez, Wang Jiaxuan, Li Baorong, Cristina Maria Nearing.
Publication Year
2026
ISBN
978-981-94-6355-8
Pulse of Global Smart and Low Carbon Urban Development senses the regional context, urban challenges, smart city and low carbon development across the world. Covering six regions including Africa and the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, and Oceania, the scan examines how varying regional contexts and urban challenges including socio-economic conditions, governance systems, and urban development trajectories shape the adoption of smart technologies and low carbon strategies. Through the lens of environmental sustainability, economic development, social inclusion, and technological innovation, this book highlights how cities are responding to key global pressures (e.g., rapid urbanisation, climate change, ageing populations, rising inequality) through policy innovation and spatial planning. Emphasis is on the convergence of smart city tools (e.g., digital infrastructure, data platforms) with climate-oriented approaches (e.g., renewable energy deployment, circular economy initiatives, nature-based solutions) in advancing inclusive, resilient, and low carbon urban futures.