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.
AI is also used in healthcare, helping doctors with diagnostics and improving the quality of care in all Moscow clinics.
The city is also focused on education, building and renovating schools and kindergartens, while digital services make everyday life easier for citizens. In recent elections, electronic voting doubled voter turnout compared to previous years.
The jury highlighted Moscow’s environmental innovations, including the "Pixel" robot, its modern municipal fleet and eco-monitoring labs, all contributing to a greener and more sustainable city.
Sputnik is the forum’s general information partner.