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.

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Biodiversity

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IFU co-finances development of sustainable reforestation in the Amazonia region

IFU is co-financing the first stage of an afforestation and reforestation project that will transform degraded pasturelands in the Amazon region of Colombia. The operation is based on planting native species of hard wood and acai palms. The first phase includes an area of 550 hectares, with the future potential to be scaled to 7,500 hectares.

Perspective

Air pollution

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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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Carbon capture, storage and utilisation

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CCUS Study Tour to Denmark

View the official invitation and full agenda here. Attendees will be able to engage with technological advancements, key learnings, societal impact, and innovation needs in Denmark and internationally. The summit will feature a lineup of speakers from across the value chain, including representative

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Bio-based circular solutions

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Køge Nord Sustainable Site Development with Climate Adaptation and Biodiversity as Tools

The new, urban area Køge Nord will develop into one of Greater Copenhagen’s new sustainable neighborhoods with a strong green identity. The 130-hectare area will evolve over the coming years into a diverse district with office buildings near the station, housing, and innovative businesses. The

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Waste management

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Hexa-Cover® floating cover secure Australia More Water and Better Water

26 February 2024

Danish Hexa-Cover A/S helps Australia to deal with severe water scarcity. A 73% reduction of evaporation of water makes the difference.

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Green financing

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The EU proposes 90% CO2 emission cuts by 2040

8 February 2024

By 2040, European Union member states are required to achieve a minimum of a 90% reduction in their CO2 emissions. This directive follows a letter from a coalition of 11 influential member states, initiated by Denmark, advocating for more ambitious climate objectives within Europe.

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Meet Danish urban waste management professionals

Financial Institution

Green financing

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Rockstart Ventures

Rockstart is a leading accelerator VC investing in ambitious founders with groundbreaking visions for a regenerative and sustainable future.

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Bio-based circular solutions

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Half Double Institute

Are you looking to reach higher impact at a faster pace with your projects? Then contact us to learn more about how you can leverage the Danish-developed project management methodology Half Double.

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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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Biodiversity

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Provice

At Provice we help accelerate sustainability efforts at companies.

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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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Circular business models

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Mil-tek

Mil-tek takes an active part in the task of accelerating more recycling. We are a leading supplier of sustainable waste handling equipment, dedicated to optimizing the way businesses manage their wast

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Bioenergy

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Energy Modelling Lab

Our expertise is analyses of energy systems, energy markets and potential impact of new technologies and policies. We develop scenarios showing the most feasible and low-cost pathways to accomplish a

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Circular business models

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TheNewSort

We provide a digital solution that enable citizens to sort packaging materials correctly in their own municipality.

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Urban 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.

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.