The next phase of the urban programme shifts attention from large metros to smaller towns, with water supply, electric buses and digital services at the top of the list.
Forty more towns will join the smart city pilot this year, officials said, as the programme moves its focus from large metros to fast-growing smaller cities.
The first projects include round-the-clock piped water, electric bus fleets for local routes and single-window apps for property tax, birth certificates and grievance tracking.
Town administrations will publish progress dashboards every quarter so residents can track spending and deadlines.
Reservoir levels are healthy in most regions, giving farmers confidence ahead of winter sowing.
Twelve countries agreed on common targets, joint clean-up drives and a shared system to track waste at sea.
Delegates backed a fast-track window for flood barriers, heat shelters and early-warning systems.
Citizens will be able to track applications and receive automatic compensation for delays.
