Tuesday 21 December 2021

City of Amman Receives WCCD ISO 37120 Platinum Certification (Arabic)

 (Please visit the following link to view the original Arabic release on the City of Amman's website)   



December 21, 2021

مندوباً عن رئيس لجنة امانة عمان تسلم نائبه المهندس زياد الريحاني ، اليوم الثلاثاء ، شهادة التقييس العالمية ISO 37120: 2016 /الدرجة البلاتينية الصادرة من المجلس العالمي لبيانات المدن (WCCD) ، والتي تعتبر أرفع الشهادات للمدن في إنتاج واعتماد المؤشرات الحضرية للمدن.

وأعرب الريحاني عن سعادته بحصول مدينة عمان على هذه الشهادة والتي تدعم مسيرة التنمية في عمان وتعزيز التزام المدينة بالتخطيط والإدارة والاستثمار القائم على البيانات ، و قياس الاداء لخدمات المدينة ، فضلاً عن المساهمة في الجهود لتحقيق اهداف التنمية المستدامة وربطها بالاهداف الوطنية والمؤسسة.

وتعد مدينة عمان من المدن القليلة التي حصلت على الدرجة البلاتينية في انتاج المؤشرات الحضرية ، ويعد المعيار الدوليISO 37120 المعيار الأول للمدن الذي نشرته المنظمة الدولية للتوحيد القياسي (ISO) في جنيف عام 2014 والخاص بمؤشرات المدن المستدامة.

وقال مدير المرصد الحضري في امانة عمان المهندس اكرم خريسات- عضو لجنة الخبراء لشمال غرب آسيا في المؤشرات القياسية- أن هدف المعيار الدولي هو اعتماد مؤشرات موحدة ذات جودة وموثوقية تمكن المدن من تقييم أدائها وقياس التقدم المتحقق، بالاضافة الى مقارنة نتائجها بالمدن الأخرى محلياً ودوليا، مما يساعد في توجيه السياسات والتخطيط الامثل في مختلف القطاعات، وتحديد أهداف المدن وفق أسس دولية، وتقديم بيانات يتخذ على ضوئها القرارات الفاعلة من قبل صانعي القرار .

وبين المهندس خريسات أن هذا المعيار يختص بجودة البيانات ودقتها وموثوقيتها ، كما يؤسس الى اعتماد منهجيات علمية لانتاج مجموعة من المؤشرات لتوجيه وقياس أداء خدمات المدن ونوعية الحياة فيها، بالاضافة الى التحقق من دقة عمل نظم الإدارات المختلفة .

وتسلم نائب رئيس لجنة الامانة المهندس زياد الريحاني شهادة التقييس العالمية ، من مدير دائرة المرصد الحضري المهندس أكرم خريسات نيابة عن الرئيس والمدير التنفيذي للمجلس العالمي لبيانات المدن WCCD البروفيسورة باتريشا ماكارني ٠


Monday 22 November 2021

Ajman, UAE receives WCCD ISO 37120 Platinum Certification & Commits to Pursuing ISO 37122 (Smart) and ISO 37123 (Resilient) Early Adopter Status


November 22, 2021

During a virtual certification ceremony, the WCCD President and CEO, Dr. Patricia McCarney presented His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Ajman Executive Council, with the WCCD's ISO 37120 Platinum Certification. This highest level of certification follows Ajman's impressive efforts, following the reporting of over 90 of the 104 indicators within ISO 37120. 

"On behalf of the World Council on City Data, I am very pleased to present Ajman with WCCD ISO 37120 Platinum Level Certification. This highest level of WCCD certification demonstrates Ajman's commitment to a more sustainable, prosperous and inclusive future for its citizens," stated Dr. McCarney. Firstly, I want to congratulate His Highness Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. Your leadership and commitment to this critical work are examples for cities worldwide. Additionally, I would like to extend congratulations to Dr. Hajar Saeed Al Hubaishi, Chief Executive Officer of the Ajman Statistics & Competitiveness Center and her entire team. This highest level of certification can be attributed to their dedication and commitment. As this important relationship between Ajman and the WCCD continues to grow, I look forward to our continued work together."

After thanking the WCCD for supporting the efforts of Ajman, His Highness also announced that Ajman will now pursue WCCD Early Adopter Certification under WCCD's ISO 37122 (Indicators for Smart Cities) and ISO 37123 (Indicators for Resilient). Once the Emirate has received all three certifications, it will be among a very small group of cities worldwide to achieve this accomplishment. 

This achievement comes as a continuation of the path of leadership and achievements pursued by the government of Ajman in applying the best global management practices. The Emirate also seeks to build strong and fruitful partnerships and cooperative relations in all fields and open prospects for mutual coordination globally by adopting an internationally approved framework that supports the Emirate's goals. 

The event received extensive media coverage in the UAE and across the Region. 


Read More (in Arabic):

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بشهادة أيزو "البلاتينية".. عجمان مدينة عالمية مستدامة (al-ain.com)

بشهادة آيزو "البلاتينية".. عجمان مدينة عالمية مستدامة (masralyoum.net)

عمار النعيمي يتسلم الشهادة البلاتينية ” آيزو المدن المستدامة وجودة الحياة ” الأعلى عالميا – اخبار الامارات العاجلة (emaratyah.ae)

وكالة أنباء الإمارات - عمار النعيمي يتسلم الشهادة البلاتينية " آيزو المدن المستدامة وجودة الحياة " الأعلى عالميا (wam.ae)

عمار النعيمي يتسلم شهادة "آيزو المدن المستدامة وجودة الحياة" (sharjah24.ae)

عمار النعيمي: عجمان تتقدم لنيل 3 مواصفات عالمية - صحيفة الاتحاد (alittihad.ae)

عمار النعيمي يتسلم الشهادة البلاتينية " آيزو المدن المستدامة وجودة الحياة " الأعلى عالميا - مسلمان تايمز (musalmantimes.com)

موقع الإماراتية | عمار النعيمي يتسلم الشهادة البلاتينية آيزو المدن المستدامة وجودة الحياة الأعلى عالميا (nabd.com)

Alfajr News | Alfajr News | عمار النعيمي يتسلم الشهادة البلاتينية آيزو المدن المستدامة وجودة الحياة الأعلى عالميا (alfajr-news.net)

عمار النعيمي يتسلم الشهادة البلاتينية “آيزو المدن المستدامة وجودة الحياة” الأعلى عالمياً – جريدة الوحدة (alwahdanews.ae) 

Sunday 31 October 2021

City of Brampton achieves World Council on City Data platinum-level ISO data certification for second consecutive year

 (Please visit the following link to view the original release on the City of Brampton's website)  

October 31, 2021

Today, the World Council on City Data (WCCD) announced that the City of Brampton has received ISO 37120 Platinum-level certification, the highest standard in collecting, sharing and using data to effectively make decisions, for the second consecutive year.

The City satisfied the requirement for the highest-level, reporting more than 90 of the 104 indicators within WCCD's ISO 37120 standard, as part of the Government of Canada supported Data for Canadian Cities Project (DCCP), joining a select group of more than 100 global cities across 35 countries – and 30 across Canada – who are collecting, sharing, and using city data to make effective and transformative decisions.

As a member of the WCCD Global Network, the City shares local experiences and benchmarks against other data-driven cities across the world to improve services and the quality of life of residents. Brampton will, with its WCCD Global Network partners, measure social, economic and environmental indicators to continue to build a smart, sustainable, resilient, prosperous and inclusive community.

For more information about the World Council on City Data (WCCD) and the certification, visit www.dataforcities.org.

About the Data for Canadian Cities Project
 
Equipping city leaders across Canada with high-caliber, comparable, and independently verified municipal data, the Data for Canadian Cities Project is a transformative, three-year, Canada-wide project that is currently underway in fifteen data-driven municipalities across the country. Supported by the Federal Ministry of Infrastructure and Communities, the Project provides city leaders with the kind of data they need to make important decisions, but also strengthens internal benchmarking, while enabling robust, apples-to-apples comparisons with thirty cities across Canada, and 100 cities worldwide. From strengthening sustainability planning to driving economic development to achieving climate-change objectives, and informing critical investment decisions, the Data for Canadian Cities Project offers municipal decision-makers across the country the essential data that they need to create smarter, more sustainable, resilient, prosperous and inclusive communities.

Quotes
 
“Brampton is a Well-Run City, and we are building an inclusive community that is safe, sustainable and successful. Through data-driven decision making, we continue to improve quality of life for our residents. We are proud to be recognized as ISO 37120 Platinum-level certified by WCCD for the second consecutive year, and look forward to sharing our local experiences with the WCCD Global Network, as well as learning from other cities, to benefit our residents and those across Canada.”
- Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

“Data is essential to making effective decisions for our residents, and as part of the elite WCCD Global Network, we are able to collaborate and benchmark to learn from other data-driven communities to improve the lives of Bramptonians and people across Canada. The City of Brampton is proud to be recognized by the World Council on City Data for the second consecutive year, and will continue to improve our sustainability and infrastructure and drive economic development through evidence-based decision-making.”
- Harkirat Singh, Chair, Corporate Services; City Councillor, Wards 9 & 10, City of Brampton

“The City of Brampton is dedicated to advancing the Term of Council Priority: Brampton is a Well-Run City, and – as evidenced by receiving ISO 37120 Platinum-level certification by the WCCD for two consecutive years – we continue to be recognized as a global leader in innovation and data-driven decision making. Our team is constantly striving to build a safe, sustainable and successful city for our residents, and will continue to do so by leveraging our partnerships for collaboration and making evidence-based decisions.”
- David Barrick, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Brampton

On behalf of the WCCD, it is my pleasure to congratulate the City of Brampton on its second year of WCCD ISO 37120 Certification at the highest, Platinum level. Brampton stands out amongst a group of over 100 WCCD cities globally in its commitment to harnessing standardized city data to drive forward a more sustainable, resilient, prosperous, inclusive and smart future for all Brampton’s residents. Congratulations to Mayor Brown, Chief Administrative Officer David Barrick, Council and Staff on this achievement as part of the Data for Canadian Cities Project. The WCCD is standing by to work with you as you continue to report this annual data while using it to drive change for residents across your City and monitor your exceptional progress.”
- Dr. Patricia McCarney, President and CEO, WCCD


As one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada, Brampton is home to more than 700,000 people and 75,000 businesses. People are at the heart of everything we do. We are energized by our diverse communities, we attract investment, and we are embarking on a journey to lead technological and environmental innovation. We partner for progress to build a healthy city that is safe, sustainable and successful. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Learn more at www.brampton.ca.


MEDIA CONTACT
Megan Ball
Senior Advisor, Media Relations, City of Brampton
905.874.2143 | megan.ball@brampton.ca


Wednesday 11 August 2021

Thursday 8 July 2021

City of Porto Receives WCCD ISO 37120 Platinum Certification (Portuguese)

 (Please visit the following link to view the original release, in Portuguese, on the City of Porto's website) 


A cidade do Porto foi novamente reconhecida pela World Council on City Data, com o nível Platinum, no âmbito da norma “ISO 37120 Sustainable cities and communities — Indicators for city services and quality of life”.

A ISO 37120, a primeira norma em indicadores de cidade da "International Organization for Standardization", inclui a análise de um conjunto de 100 indicadores, agrupados de acordo com 19 temas relacionados com serviços e qualidade de vida, padronizando assim a medição do desempenho económico, social e ambiental da cidade, sendo o World Council on City Data (WCCD) o organismo internacional responsável por este processo.

Do conjunto dos 100 indicadores avaliados, a cidade do Porto comunicou 96 indicadores, todos os indicadores core foram respondidos bem como 50 dos 54 indicadores de suporte possíveis.

Este é o terceiro ano consecutivo de reconhecimento à cidade do Porto, sendo o segundo com o nível mais elevado, destacando-se neste período apenas 23 cidades a nível mundial certificadas por esta norma.

A nível nacional, o Porto é a única cidade que já viu reconhecido o seu esforço por três anos consecutivos (Sintra foi reconhecida em 2017 e 2018, Cascais em 2018 e Vila Nova de Famalicão em 2019).


Thursday 24 June 2021

Richmond Hill Achieves Platinum City Data Certification for Second Year

 (Please visit the following link to view the original release on the City of Richmond Hill's website)  


June 24, 2021

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill has earned the highest level of ISO 37120 certification from the World Council on City Data (WCCD) for the second year in a row as part of the “Data for Canadian Cities Pilot Project”.

ISO 37120 is the first ISO standard developed especially for cities. The standard contains 104 fully numeric indicators, across 19 themes, and measures city services and quality of life. In year two of the pilot project funded by Canada’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Communities, Richmond Hill has once again achieved platinum level certification by reporting on 90 of the 104 indicators within ISO 37120. Following submission, Richmond Hill’s 90 indicators underwent independent third-party verification.

Through its participation, the City is part of a global network of 100 cities across more than 30 countries – including a network of 30 Canadian cities of all sizes. While the first year focused on collecting standard indicators, in the second year, Richmond Hill is now able to begin measuring its progress over time, assess performance and learn from other cities locally and globally using an “apples-to-apples” comparison.

Quotes

“Our platinum certification demonstrates our commitment to using data to help us provide exceptional public service to our community while always striving to improve. WCCD data shows that Richmond Hill is leading from the front on many indicators, such as bicycle lanes, low greenhouse gas levels city-wide and percentage of our population that are immigrants. The ability to measure our progress and compare our fine City to others around the globe is an important part of ensuring quality of life remains high in Richmond Hill.”   - Joe DiPaola, Acting Mayor

“Congratulations to Acting Mayor Joe DiPaola, City Council, and your dedicated and talented staff for achieving WCCD ISO 37120 certification at the highest platinum-level for the second consecutive year. As data-driven insights through year-over-year certification start to build, I do not doubt that the City of Richmond Hill will harness these insights to drive positive change for a more inclusive, prosperous and sustainable future for your City. The WCCD looks forward to supporting you in that process for many years to come.”   - Dr. Patricia McCarney, WCCD President and CEO

Quick Facts

  • ISO 37120 Sustainable Cities and Communities – Indicators for City Services and Quality of Life is an internationally-recognized certification. It uses 104 standardized indicators, across 19 themes, to measure a city's social, economic and environmental performance.
  • The World Council on City Data (WCCD) was founded in 2014 and exists to help communities of all sizes – in Canada and across the globe – to embrace standardized, independently verified and globally comparable city data to become more sustainable, resilient, prosperous, inclusive and smart.

 

Media Contact
Libbi Hood, Communications Advisor
libbi.hood@richmondhill.ca  

Thursday 10 June 2021

City of Mississauga Achieves WCCD’s Early Adopter ISO Certification on Data for Smart Cities

 (Please visit the following link to view the original release on the City of Mississauga's website) 



June 9. 2021

The World Council on City Data (WCCD) has awarded the City of Mississauga with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 37122 Indicators for Smart Cities Certification. As an early adopter, Mississauga is one of the first cities globally and the only Canadian municipality to achieve this new certification.

The City joins approximately 10 cities worldwide who will achieve Early Adopter Certification in 2021.

ISO 37122 includes a comprehensive set of standardized indicators created to support smart city initiatives worldwide. These indicators help cities globally assess smart city development while determining the best solutions to drive improved service delivery to citizens.

The City was evaluated against the WCCD’s set of 80 indicators. These measure a city’s ability to build open, high quality data that is independently verified and comparable with other cities. ISO 37122 contains internationally-standardized indicators that measure progress, drive smart city investment and city-to-city learning and create tools for year-over-year benchmarking.

Organizations that provided data as part of the evaluation include the Region of Peel, Statistics Canada, Government of Ontario, Trillium Health Partners and Credit Valley Conservation.

An independent third party reviewed the City’s data to ensure it was consistent.

Background

The WCCD was founded in Canada in 2014. The WCCD helps cities adopt internationally-recognized standards for their data, enabling them to make decisions that are data-driven and become more sustainable, safe and resilient, prosperous and inclusive.

WCCD has led the development and implementation of the WCCD ISO 37120 Series on City Data. The series includes ISO 37120 – Indicators for Sustainable Cities, ISO 37122 – Indicators for Smart Cities and ISO 37123 – Indicators for Resilient Cities.

Consisting of eighty entirely numeric indicators across nineteen themes, the data contained within ISO 37122 supports decisions on critical issues such as transportation, health, education, housing, telecommunications and urban planning.

This is the second ISO certification issued by the WCCD for the City, having received ISO 37120 platinum-level certification for Sustainable Cities in 2018.

WCCD is now helping 100 cities in 35 countries to become ISO certified across three standards.

Wednesday 17 February 2021

City of Brampton receives World Council on City Data platinum-level ISO data certification

 (Please visit the following link to view the original release on the City of Brampton's website) 

BRAMPTON, ON (February 17, 2021) – Today, the World Council on City Data (WCCD) announced that the City of Brampton has received ISO 37120 Platinum-level certification, the highest standard in collecting, sharing, and using data to effectively make decisions.

Joined by area MPs on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Members of City Council, WCCD welcomed the City to its Global Network of over 100 cities across 35 countries that have received WCCD ISO 37120 Platinum-level certification. The City reported over 90 of the 104 indicators within WCCD's ISO 37120 standard, as part of the Government of Canada supported Data for Canadian Cities Project (DCCP).

As a member of the WCCD Global Network, the City will share local experiences and benchmark against other data-driven cities across the world to improve services and the quality of life of residents. Brampton will, with its WCCD Global Network partners, measure social, economic and environmental indicators to continue to build a smart, sustainable, resilient, prosperous and inclusive community.

For more information about the World Council on City Data (WCCD) and the certification, visit www.dataforcities.org.

About the Data for Canadian Cities Project
 
Equipping city leaders across Canada with high-caliber, comparable, and independently verified municipal data, the Data for Canadian Cities Project is a transformative, three-year, Canada-wide project that is currently underway in fifteen data-driven municipalities across the country. Supported by the Federal Ministry of Infrastructure and Communities, the Project provides city leaders with the kind of data they need to make important decisions, but also strengthens internal benchmarking, while enabling robust, apples-to-apples comparisons with thirty cities across Canada, and one hundred cities worldwide. From strengthening sustainability planning to driving economic development to achieving climate-change objectives, and informing critical investment decisions, the Data for Canadian Cities Project offers municipal decision-makers across the country the essential data that they need to create smarter, more sustainable, resilient, prosperous and inclusive communities.

Quotes

“Brampton is a Well-Run City, and we are building an inclusive community that is safe, sustainable and successful. Working with our network of over 100 global partners who are ISO 37120 Platinum-level certified, we will share our local experiences and learn from similarly data-driven cities to improve quality of life for not only Bramptonians, but people across Canada. I am incredibly proud that Brampton has been recognized for our high standard of data, and look forward to working with other WCCD platinum-level cities to build smart, sustainable and successful communities.”
- Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

“Data is essential to making effective decisions for our residents, and collaboration and benchmarking allow us to continue to learn from our partners to build a city that is safe, sustainable and successful.  As part of the elite WCCD Global Network, we will have the opportunity to share what we know in Brampton, and learn from our partners to improve the lives of those in Brampton and across Canada. We are proud to be recognized by the World Council on City Data, and will use this opportunity to continue to improve our sustainability and drive economic development in our great community.”
- Harkirat Singh, Chair, Corporate Services; City Councillor, Wards 9 & 10, City of Brampton

“At the City of Brampton, we are constantly striving to improve our day-to-day operations through data-driven decision-making, effectively managing municipal assets and leveraging partnerships for collaboration and advocacy to improve the lives of our residents. Brampton continues to be a global leader recognized through our ISO 37120 Platinum-level certification, which advances Council’s priority of being a Well-Run City for our residents.”
- David Barrick, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Brampton

“All communities, large and small, need good data to plan and build modern public infrastructure. Meeting global data standards is critical. Through the Data for Canadian Cities Pilot Project, in partnership with the World Council on City Data, we've been helping municipal leaders in a number of communities across Canada do just that. I am delighted that Brampton has obtained the ISO standard for municipal data. This will help the City plan projects with quality data and will help guide evidence-based decision-making. Canada's infrastructure plan invests in thousands of projects, creates jobs across the country and builds stronger communities."
- The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

"On behalf of the World Council on City Data, it is my pleasure to congratulate the City of Brampton on achieving WCCD's ISO 37120 Platinum Certification. This accomplishment is a testament to the dedication of your excellent staff and a reflection of the Council's commitment to evidence-based decision-making. With applications from improved service delivery to economic development, planning and infrastructure investment, the City's ISO-certified data demonstrates Brampton's strengths and opportunities for development. Through our partnership with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Communities and Minister McKenna, we look forward to working with the City of Brampton through the remaining year of the Data for Canadian Cities Project, and beyond."
- Dr. Patricia McCarney, President and CEO, WCCD


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As one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada, Brampton is home to 650,000 people and 70,000 businesses. People are at the heart of everything we do. We are energized by our diverse communities, we attract investment, and we are embarking on a journey to lead technological and environmental innovation. We partner for progress to build a healthy city that is safe, sustainable and successful. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Learn more at www.brampton.ca.


MEDIA CONTACT
Megan Ball
Senior Advisor, Media Relations, City of Brampton
905.874.2143 | megan.ball@brampton.ca