Core Points - The third Global Sustainable City Award (Shanghai Award) was recently held in Bogotá, Colombia, recognizing five cities for their achievements in sustainable development [1] - The award ceremony highlighted the importance of building a smart and efficient governance system as a key to modern urban development, with Shanghai expressing its commitment to exploring smarter city solutions [1] - The 2025 edition of the "Shanghai Manual" and the "2025 Shanghai Index Application Report" were also released during the event [1] Group 1: Award-Winning Cities - Bogotá's "Charming Blocks" project engages residents in co-creating urban environments through community workshops, mural painting, pocket gardens, and public square renovations [2] - Algiers, Algeria, has significantly improved citizens' quality of life and social inclusion through systematic housing policies and social integration programs [2] - In Incheon, South Korea, a hydrogen economy is being promoted, with the world's largest liquefied hydrogen plant set to be completed by May 2024, and 2,320 hydrogen-powered vehicles deployed, including 480 hydrogen buses, the highest in the country [2] - Medina, Saudi Arabia, has developed a "Lighthouse" city data platform that integrates data from over 50 agencies, providing a unified and authoritative source for urban planning, emergency response, and heritage protection [2] - Espoo, Finland, is enhancing resident participation and data-driven planning through initiatives like "My Espoo Map," 3D city models, and autonomous shuttle trials, improving public transport accessibility and sustainability [2]