African Smart Cities Innovation Foundation

24/08/2026

The future of cities will not be decided by the number of sensors we install.

It will be decided by the quality of the decisions we make about land, housing, mobility, energy, and opportunity.

Technology can accelerate progress, but only when it is guided by clear purpose, strong institutions, and a genuine commitment to inclusion.

As cities grow rapidly across the continent, the real challenge is not simply becoming “smart.” It is becoming more resilient, more equitable, and more capable of delivering dignity at scale.

That is the conversation that matters.

What do you think should be the priority for cities over the next decade?


Giscea Giscea Smart Cities Mission

17/08/2026

📣 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁: 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗖𝗘𝗪𝗖𝟮𝟲

Researchers, this is your opportunity to shape the global conversation on the future of cities.

The Smart City Expo World Congress ( ) Call for Papers remains open. Selected papers exploring how 𝗔𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 will receive:

🔹 A fully equipped space to present the research
🔹 Three full-access event passes (valued at €1,250 each)
🔹 Access to the Speakers Room for networking and private meetings
🔹 Publication in a Scopus Q1/Q2 indexed journal (in English and Spanish) at a reduced cost

As a Collaborating Partner of Smart City Expo World Congress, African Smart Cities Innovation Foundation (ASCIF) encourages researchers, innovators, and urban practitioners from around the world, including strong African representation, to submit their work and contribute to advancing smart, inclusive, and climate-resilient urban solutions.

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟭𝟯 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Submit here: https://loom.ly/HIdyG8o

Don’t leave it until the last minute. Let’s bring the best ideas to Barcelona this November.







Smart City Expo World Congress Smart Cities Expo World Forum Smart City Expo India, Jaipur Giscea Giscea

10/08/2026

📚 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄?

Climate education is one of the most powerful tools we have in the fight against climate change.

Research shows that if just 𝟭𝟲% 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 worldwide receive quality climate education, it could help reduce global carbon emissions by nearly 𝟭𝟵 𝗴𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟱𝟬.

As we move toward COP31 Türkiye, empowering young people with knowledge and skills is essential, not only for climate action but for building the smart, resilient, and sustainable cities of the future.

At African Smart Cities Innovation Foundation (ASCIF), we believe education must sit at the heart of Africa’s urban and climate transformation.

What role do you think climate education should play in shaping the next generation of African city leaders? Share your thoughts below 👇


UN Climate Change COP 30 BELÉM - BRASIL Sıfır Atık Vakfı

03/08/2026

🌍 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁?

What if the way we design and manage our cities could also help tackle climate change?

Here are 7 practical ways cities can take action to lower emissions and build healthier, more sustainable futures:

✔️ Build compact cities
✔️ Move people, not cars
✔️ Make public transport the easy choice
✔️ Improve building efficiency
✔️ Switch to renewable energy
✔️ Embrace the circular economy
✔️ Invest in nature

Better choices today mean lower emissions, healthier cities, and stronger futures.

At African Smart Cities Innovation Foundation (ASCIF), we remain committed to supporting African cities in adopting practical, people-centred solutions for climate-resilient urban development.


Smart Cities Expo World Forum Smart Cities Dive Giscea Giscea

27/07/2026

🌍 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲

This edition explores how the global Smart Cities market is transforming urban infrastructure, and what it means for Africa.

We break down the key drivers, emerging trends, and the unique leapfrog opportunity African cities have to build intelligent, inclusive, and climate-resilient urban systems.


UN Climate Change Smart City Expo World Congress

The global Smart Cities market is expanding at an extraordinary pace. Valued at approximately USD 962.2 billion in 2025, it is projected to reach around USD 5,670.4 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 25.3%. This surge is being driven by the widespread deployment of Internet...

23/07/2026

🌆 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝗷𝗮: 𝗔 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹

Link Developments has officially launched 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝗷𝗮, a bold ₦2.4 trillion ($1.5 billion) mixed-use smart city development designed to set a new benchmark for urban innovation in Africa.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲: 250 hectares along the strategic Airport Road corridor in Lugbe
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Between Abuja’s Central Business District and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀: Positioned to attract international investment and businesses
𝗜𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀: Africa’s tallest tower (450m) and a 16,000-seat international arena
𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀: Centred around a natural ravine with biodiversity corridors, smart infrastructure, walkable neighbourhoods, and climate-resilient design
𝗠𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗱-𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Commercial, residential, hospitality, leisure, cultural, retail, and a Knowledge Park/tech village

This Dubai-inspired development reflects the growing momentum of smart and sustainable city projects across Africa.

At African Smart Cities Innovation Foundation (ASCIF), we welcome such bold initiatives that align with our vision of innovative, inclusive, and climate-resilient urban development.

What are your thoughts? Could developments like City Walk Abuja serve as models for other African capitals? 👇


Smart Cities Expo World Forum Smart Cities Mission Giscea Giscea

20/07/2026

🌟 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧ü𝗿𝗸𝗶𝘆𝗲

The Zero Waste Foundation continues to drive impactful change through strategic partnerships and community-driven initiatives. Here’s a roundup of their latest achievements:

🔹 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗵
Signed a major cooperation protocol with the Ministry of Interior to advance education, awareness, and implementation of the Zero Waste approach across Türkiye.

🔹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴
In collaboration with sports federations and TÜGVA, divers recovered plastic waste from the seabed, brought ashore with the inspiring participation of special athletes, a powerful demonstration of solidarity for cleaner seas.

🔹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗹
Led by Istanbul Governor Mr. Davut Gül and Foundation President Mr. Samed Agirbas, a successful nature walk brought together public institutions, neighborhood leaders, civil society, and citizens to strengthen connection with nature and promote the Zero Waste Movement.

🔹 𝗞𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Successfully concluded the workshop focusing on Kayseri’s Sustainable Development Goals, uniting public institutions, local governments, private sector, and civil society to accelerate the city’s environmental transformation.

🔹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙 𝗧ü𝗿𝗸𝗶𝘆𝗲
Signed a cooperation protocol with UNICEF Türkiye to empower children and youth in environmental sustainability, climate action, and environmental literacy through a child rights-based approach.

These initiatives reflect the growing strength of the Zero Waste Movement and the power of cross-sector collaboration.

As long-term partners of the Zero Waste Foundation, African Smart Cities Innovation Foundation (ASCIF) remains fully committed to supporting these efforts and bringing valuable lessons to Africa’s smart and sustainable cities agenda.

Together, we are building a cleaner, greener, and more responsible future. ♻️







Sıfır Atık Vakfı Zero Waste Singapore NYC zerowaste UN Climate Change

16/07/2026

🌍 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗖𝗘𝗪𝗖𝟮𝟲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻!

We are thrilled to see the United Nations hosting a dedicated pavilion at the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC26) in Barcelona this November.

This initiative will bring together multiple UN entities to showcase how digital innovation and AI can drive 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲-𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, exactly the kind of collaborative approach Africa needs.

Special appreciation to 𝗨𝗡-𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁 and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for their leadership in making this happen.

As a 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 of SCEWC26, African Smart Cities Innovation Foundation (ASCIF) looks forward to strong African representation and meaningful contributions at this important global platform.

Let’s continue building smarter, more inclusive cities together! 🤝

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: 3 – 5 November 2026
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Barcelona, Spain





UN Climate Change UN-HABITAT United Nations Smart City Expo World Congress Capital Smart City Giscea Giscea

09/07/2026

🌍 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

The Federal Government is set to introduce a Climate-Smart National Building Code that will transform how buildings are designed and constructed across the country.

Key highlights of the revised code include:
✅ Climate-smart construction standards
✅ Energy efficiency requirements
✅ Use of sustainable building materials
✅ Disaster-risk reduction and resilient design principles

This move, announced by the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗿. 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗾𝗵𝗮 𝗥𝗮𝗯𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 is part of Nigeria’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and low-carbon development.

At African Smart Cities Innovation Foundation (ASCIF), we welcome this progressive policy and stand ready to support its effective implementation through capacity building, pilot projects, and advocacy for climate-responsive urban development.

The future of African cities must be green, resilient, and sustainable.

What are your thoughts on this development? How can we ensure strong enforcement? 👇


UN Climate Change Giscea Giscea Ministry of Local Government and Inner Islands