
How Innovation Is Shaping the Cities of the Future Cities have always been places of change. They bring people, ideas and industries together, creating opportunities to rethink how we live and work. Today, urban innovation is helping cities respond to some of their most pressing challenges, from climate change and housing shortages to congestion and…

Environmental Sustainability Goals: Building a Better Future Environmental sustainability goals set out how we can protect the natural world while meeting people’s needs today and in the future. They help governments, businesses, communities and individuals turn broad ambitions—such as tackling climate change or reducing waste—into practical, measurable action. These goals are increasingly important as the…

Cisco and the Smart City A smart city uses digital technology and connected infrastructure to improve how urban services work. Cisco has contributed to this field by providing networking, cybersecurity and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies that can help cities connect systems, share information and manage services more effectively. What makes a city smart? City…

Affordable and Clean Energy: A Foundation for Sustainable Development Access to affordable, reliable and clean energy is essential to improving lives and building a more sustainable future. It powers homes, schools, hospitals, businesses and public services. Yet millions of people still lack access to electricity, while many more rely on polluting fuels for cooking and…

Trina Battery Storage: A Guide to Energy Storage Solutions Battery storage is becoming an important part of the transition to renewable energy. It helps store electricity when it is available and release it when demand rises or generation falls. Trina Storage, the energy storage business associated with Trina Solar, develops battery energy storage systems for…