On May 21, 2025, the Urban Transitions Mission (UTM), in partnership with Signify, officially launched the new Guidelines “Connected Lighting for Resilient, Inclusive and Decarbonized Cities” during a dedicated online event. This key resource marks the culmination of a year-long knowledge exchange on urban lighting and provides city and local government practitioners with actionable insights to drive sustainable lighting transition forward.
Lighting offers a fast and effective way for urban areas to reduce energy consumption, enhance public safety, and support broader climate goals. The Guidelines outline a series of practical suggestions, showcasing the benefits of intelligent, connected lighting systems and how they can help cities adapt to real-time needs while building more resilient and inclusive urban environments.
During the launch, the Urban Transitions Mission, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), and Signify also released an urban lighting survey, aiming to assess the current global state of lighting infrastructure in cities, identify gaps, and provide recommendations for improvement. Insights gathered will contribute to policy development and support cities on their journey toward low-carbon, climate-resilient infrastructure.
Cities respondents to the survey are eligible to benefit from a free audit service offered by Signify*. This service will help provide a detailed analysis of a city’s existing lighting infrastructure and tailored guidance on how to improve it.
*The audit is not binding to any commercial agreement. The content and the scope of the audit will be mutually decided and agreed between the City and Signify.
Lighting the Path: City Lighting Assessment Report Published
Building upon the results of the conducted survey, this publication offers essential, action-oriented insights, exploring how city leaders are strategically leveraging lighting infrastructure to accelerate climate action, enhance livability, and build resilience.
The report reveals both the significant progress cities are making and the challenges that remain. It offers a detailed overview of deployment challenges and actionable steps, highlighting how improvements in this ubiquitous urban infrastructure can accelerate sustainable transformation.
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