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This November 2025, the world’s major economies will gather in South Africa to participate in the G20 Forum, where one of the central topics will be how to ensure that sustainable development and the energy transition remain both viable and equitable on a global scale.
Europe enters this summit with a consolidated position on climate action. The European Commission has established a robust regulatory framework guiding its strategy toward climate neutrality, with an interim target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030.
Cities stand at the centre of this transformation – they account for more than 65% of Europe’s total energy use. Achieving climate neutrality requires more than ambition, it demands innovation, data-driven management,and collaboration across sectors.
Within this plan, the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities seeks to accelerate the transition in 112 selected cities. However, these represent only a small fraction of Europe’s urban landscape. Across the EU, over 92,000 municipalities and thousands of towns face the same regulatory obligations and deadlines, but without the technical support, funding access, or innovation platforms available to Mission Cities. This imbalance has created a critical innovation gap that directly impacts the speed of the green transition.
Despite these advances, a significant gap persists between aspiration and reality. The regulatory framework, while essential, is not enough on its own. It has become evident that only smart cities will be able to achieve these objectives in a smooth, efficient and sustainable way.
The Brains Behind the Smart City
Understanding what defines a smart city has become fundamental. When cities adopt intelligence in their management, they anticipate, analyse, and manage their resources in real time, optimising consumption and reducing environmental impact. In this pursuit of efficiency, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are leading the way, transforming innovation into collective well-being. The key question, however, remains: how can all cities, large or small, meet regulatory goals within the established timelines?
According to Sébastien Dui, Founder and CEO of SureFlow, “The key lies in bringing technology closer to people. Not all cities have the same resources, but every one of them can move forward if equipped with smart, affordable, and easy-to-deploy tools. Innovation must enable both major urban centres and small communities to meet regulatory objectives and to do so within the established deadlines.”
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