Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has won the World Innovation Award for his efforts in bringing cutting-edge sustainable technologies to the city. He was recognized in the ‘Sustainable Cities and Communities’ category for innovations like the autonomous street-cleaning robot “Pixel,” a modern municipal fleet and environmental monitoring labs.
The award was presented at the 2024 BRICS Urban Future Forum: Cloud city, focused on the future of BRICS megacities.
Forum Honorary Chairman Raekwon Chung, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former UN climate advisor, praised Sobyanin’s work.
“I’ve seen Moscow grow and transform year after year, introducing new infrastructure and technology that improve residents’ quality of life,” Chung said. “The ‘Pixel’ robot is an outstanding achievement in automated street cleaning, contributing greatly to the city’s comfort and sustainability.”
Moscow is actively adopting new technologies that enhance the lives of millions. The city prioritizes transportation, with new metro stations and roads, managed by an AI-powered intelligent transport system.
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