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New EU directive map out how drinking water quality and supply can improve across the EU. Denmark has helped to focus on water waste in the revised EU directive aimed at ensuring consumers healthy and clean drinking water.

While climate change greatly affects water supply around the world, ensuring a more dependable and efficient water supply can limit CO2 emissions. This World Water Day revolves around the theme of climate change and water – a theme to be further discussed at the IWA World Water Congress 2020 in October in Copenhagen, Denmark.

With a new masterplan, the Danish water sector is aiming to become climate neutral by 2030. Exporting those solutions could lead to massive global CO2 reductions and safer water worldwide.

The climate impact from new construction varies by up to 260 per cent dependent on material choices, concludes a new report with analyses of 60 new buildings’ climate impact. The most CO2-intensive factor is whether buildings are made of wood or concrete.

On 26-28 February, a Saudi Arabian delegation visited Denmark with the purpose to gather inspiration for the realisation of “Qiddiya”, an entertainment, sports and arts destination that will be built outside the capital Riyadh.

In a new report, the Danish Council on Climate Change presents a string of recommendations to help Denmark reach its 2030 CO2 reduction goal. The transition requires both immediate implementation of existing technologies and a more long-term strategic effort.

2019 was a good year for offshore wind, as 3.6 GW of new offshore wind capacity was installed across Europe. In Denmark, offshore wind capacity increased by 28 per cent.

Utilising linkages between sectors to best use renewable energy has a huge potential in the reduction of CO2 emissions. Digitised and energy efficient consumption, electrification and a comprehensive renewable energy system are all variables in the quest for huge CO2 reductions.

Danish wind technology and know-how is internationally sought-after as more countries are looking towards a green energy transition. Inspiration for a stronger wind energy sector is an important reason for Latvia’s Prime Minister to visit Denmark.