World Economic Journal Issue 43 September 2024 | Page 50

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CUTTING-EDGE URBAN SOLUTIONS FOR ACHIEVING THE SDGS

In the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ), urban innovation plays a pivotal role in shaping resilient and sustainable cities . This catalogue showcases some of the newest advances — from a street-cleaning robot and a water-from-air device to a public safety drone and a dry waste sorting machine — aimed at enhancing citizens ’ lives , health and safety .

Manufactured across various countries — including China , India , Russia , Türkiye , the USA and more — each product embodies a unique approach to solving urban issues . Exploring these diverse and remarkable solutions provides a glimpse into the future that forward-thinking cities are crafting for their residents .
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