Mr. Sylvain Remy, Director of the Institute for Sustainable Development and Smart Cities, was an invited speaker for the 2016 Smart Cities Innovati...
Mr. Sylvain Remy spoke at the 2016 Smart Cities Innovation Summit
17.3.2016
Mr. Sylvain Remy, Director of the Institute for Sustainable Development and Smart Cities, was an invited speaker for the 2016 Smart Cities Innovation Summit on Securing Long Term Sustainability held on 2 March 2016 in Singapore.
Cities are multidimensional, comprising population, transportation, built environment, etc. One urban dimension that is often overlooked is the ecosystem, yet human life has a profound connection with ecosystems.
During his presentation, Mr. Remy shared insights on how it is important for cities aspiring to smartness to harness the power of urban ecosystem services. Singapore itself provides a great example of a large city which has long been emphasizing natural capital, such as trees and waterways, but cities around the world are gradually becoming more aware of the value and return on investment of ecosystems.
About the Smart Cities Innovation Summit
The Smart Cities Innovation Summit in Singapore covers all aspects of the development and future of smart cities, exploring the ecosystem in which a smart city can be implemented as well as the social and societal requirements needed in place. The main themes for this year's discussion were: Moving from IoT to the Internet of Everything, exploring big data & analytics in future city architecture, sustainable design considerations and the journey to a smart city.
