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Reducing air pollution caused by traffic and industries and improving indoor climate

Cities worldwide are facing numerous challenges. Among these, we find air pollution, which is currently a global health issue causing premature deaths of millions each year. Air pollution in cities is predominantly caused by transportation and industry. With urbanisation set to increase significantly, the problem will affect even more people in the future if no action is taken.

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CORT: Improving the efficiency of carbon capture technologies

Carbon capture technologies are set to play a key role in Denmark’s climate action strategy. However, the high energy consumption of these technologies drives up operational costs, creating a barrier to their adoption. As a result, there is a need for significant efficiency improvements. Among other

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Biostore: Paving the way for large-scale use of biochar in Denmark

Agriculture accounts for nearly one-fourth of Denmark’s greenhouse gas emissions. Biochar is set to become a significant tool in mitigating these emissions with the potential to securely store CO2 for hundreds of years. Biochar is a type of charcoal produced by heating organic material in an environ

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Sound of Green: Sub-national climate action

In this episode, we present insightful interviews with Mark Watts from the C40 network, Lord Mayor Sophie Hæstorp Andersen of Copenhagen, Pelle Bournonville from Realdania, and Louise Koch from Grundfos. Together, we explore each how cities are taking the lead in the race to net-zero.

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Energy efficiency in industry

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Denmark's industrial sector cuts emissions by 17%

The most energy-intensive companies in Denmark's industrial sector have successfully cut emissions by 17% over the past two years. The slash in emissions is largely attributed to the governmental decision made in 2020 to implement a CO2 tax within the industry.

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Green financing

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The Green Fund: Denmark allocates millions for green initiatives

The Danish government has reached a new agreement to invest EUR 670 million in green initiatives by 2030. EUR 270 million of this amount will be allocated from the Green Fund to support initiatives that create a better water environment, increase forestation, and improve access to district heating.

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Creation of a youth development center on Mount Kilimanjaro

PDAid Foundation, supported by Danish design and communication agency Phoenix Aid Design, and its Kenya-based partner Kilimanjaro Initiative are setting up a center dedicated to youth empowerment at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro – a hub where youth and experts can identify ways to best support disenfranchised communities.

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Meet Danish air pollution professionals

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Carbon capture, storage and utilisation

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INNO-CCUS

We are a mission-driven partnership dedicated to advancing carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies. Representing more than 80 partners, we foster innovation and collaboration w

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Air pollution in agriculture

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A-CONSULT AGRO A/S

Specialized provider of advanced precast concrete tanks for use in multiple sectors. We have served the agriculture, biogas sector, water industry, aquaculture and industry with durable tank solutions

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Air pollution in agriculture

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VikingGenetics

At VikingGenetics, we help feed the world’s expanding population and sustain the earth’s natural resources by breeding healthy, efficient, trouble-free cows. We provide science-based bovine genetic pr

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Biodiversity

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Provice

At Provice we help accelerate sustainability efforts at companies.

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Circular business models

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ReFlow - environmental performance mangement

Digital solution provide and advisory within environmental engineering and management.

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Energy efficiency

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OK Energy Solutions

OK Energy Solutions works with energy consulting because we are passionate about sustainability and a greener future. We believe that small lifestyle changes can make a big difference in the fight aga

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Bio-based circular solutions

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Nordic Harvest

Nordic Harvest is dedicated to establishing a genuinely sustainable food production model that not only addresses these issues, but also effectively counteracts them. Operating from one of the world's

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EIVEE

EIVEE calculates your company's entire CO2 emissions with market-leading precision across scope 1, 2 and 3. We deliver industry-leading data quality so you continuously track and validate your ent

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Air pollution

With urbanisation set to increase, air pollution will affect even more people in the future if no action is taken. Through strict environmental legislation and air quality monitoring, Denmark has reduced atmospheric pollution in most areas to less than one-fifth of the levels during the late 70s.

Climate change adaptation

Expanding mitigation to include adaptation in dealing with climate change, enables a holistic view that can combat previous negative social, environmental, and economic impacts and result in both climate resilient and more liveable places to live. Over the next 15-20 years, Denmark will spend more than EUR 5 billion on adapting its cities to climate changes.

District energy

Put simply, district energy is about moving energy in water, with a valuable temperature, from a place of production to the place of consumption. Denmark’s district heating system is highly energy efficient and has been one of the key drivers for reduced energy consumption and CO2 emissions from the energy sector.

Green buildings

With urbanisation, demographic changes, and climate change, our cities and their buildings are facing immense challenges. Creative and innovative thinking can lead us towards a more sustainable approach to designing, creating, and using the buildings that form the basis for our everyday lives, to the benefit of both our planet and the people that populate our urban centres. Ensuring that new buildings are sustainable and energy-efficient will be key to our efforts to tackle climate change.

Smart cities

As the pace of urbanisation quickens, cities face immense challenges related to waste management, mobility, climate adaptation and energy. However, as their political, economic, and technological power grows, cities can harness this trend to act as leaders in the green transition and drivers of the green economy. Cities need smart solutions to ensure that they are optimised for sustainable economic activity, energy consumption, and an improved environmental impact.

Urban mobility

Cities must be built for people to be sustainable, healthy, and liveable. Targeted policy-making with urban mobility in mind is a strong reinforcement of these objectives. The key is to acknowledge the importance of city space and city life as an attractive, informal, and democratic meeting place for the city residents.

Urban waste management

Urban waste management entails the entire system of collecting, sorting, treating, utilising and ultimately disposing of waste. When properly facilitated it can provide a source of energy and resources, while significantly reducing pollution.

Urban water management

Cities around the world increasingly face pressure from both growing populations and climate change, challenging urban water supply in terms of available resources and in terms of treatment of increased wastewater volumes. An integrated approach to urban water management can ensure cost efficiency and synergies. E.g., wastewater treatment can provide the city with energy and nature-based solutions can delay or store rainwater for later use.