The Resilient Cities Index 2023 , delves into 25 global cities ’ ability to evade , withstand and recover from a spectrum of shocks and longterm stresses . In a world hurtling toward a future where over twothirds of the global population will reside in cities by 2050 , urban areas stand as humanity ’ s frontline against the unpredictable challenges of the 21st century .

The study finds the resilience of European cities from London and Paris , to Amsterdam , Barcelona and Warsaw all score highly in their ability to withstand a series of environmental , social , economic and technological threats . However , Europe ’ s ageing infrastructure presents a clear gap in capabilities , compared to its international peers . The cities with the highest scores were Dubai , Shanghai , New York and Singapore .

There are several factors contributing to cities in Europe not performing as well , with only two European cities ( Barcelona and Amsterdam ) included in the top ten in terms of resilience . Electricity is more expensive which can impact the financial and living expenses of city dwellers , with London , Amsterdam and Munich ranked bottom three . Despite being home to some of the world ’ s first subway systems , Paris and London also fare comparatively poorly when it comes to transportation .

L Solutions , a leading global safety science company , and the Telecommunications Industry Association ( TIA ), the trusted industry association for the connected world , have announced the launch of the SPIRE 2.0 Smart Building Program . This enhances assessment capabilities in cybersecurity , connectivity and sustainability . SPIRE is the world ’ s first comprehensive and objective assessment and rating program for Smart Buildings . The program covers power and energy , health and well-being , life and property safety , connectivity ,

cybersecurity , and sustainability . The update addresses advanced connectivity technologies , increased cyber threats , and heightened environmental , social and governance requirements .

“ With SPIRE 2.0 , we are enhancing SPIRE assessment capabilities in cybersecurity , connectivity and sustainability because of the significant changes that have occurred in these critical areas since the launch of the original program and because of the constructive feedback we have received from program participants ,” said Sudhi Sinha , Vice President of the Ecosystems and Service Development Group at UL Solutions . “ The enhancements in SPIRE 2.0 will help improve Smart Building cybersecurity , technology and sustainability while also helping to enhance employee productivity and building asset value .”

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