UNGA Guide 2023Offshore wind: Developing sustainable supply chains to accelerate global deployment In partnership with Rambøll Wind power is a critical component in the pursuit of net-zero emissions. However, the advancement of offshore wind projects on a global scale has been hindered by mounting costs and constraints within the supply chain. The focal point of an upcoming...
De-Risking Large-Scale Green Hydrogen Projects In partnership with Rambøll In the margin of the 78th United Nations General Assembly the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and Ramboll, will convene a panel on the importance of de-risking large-scale green hydrogen projects to accelerate the green transition. The transition to a sustainable and low-carbon energy future...
The roadmap for decarbonizing cities In cooperation with Danfoss The launch of the “Roadmap for Decarbonizing Cities” whitepaper sets the stage for a dynamic panel discussion examining the challenges and opportunities in decarbonizing urban environments. Cities are energy and carbon emissions centers, contributing to two-thirds of global energy consumption and 70% of carbon emissions annually....
The how of decarbonizing cities: A value chain perspective In partnership with Henning Larsen and Urban Partners Decarbonizing our cities will be absolutely critical to limit global warming to 1.5 °C in order to reach net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. The dual pressures of the climate emergency and rapid urbanization facing our cities will...
From Nordic to global stocktakes and visions In partnership with Nordic Council of Ministers The world is taking stock of climate action and so are the Nordic countries. The project “Nordic Stocktake and Visions - Pathways to Climate Neutrality” investigates how far the Nordic region has come on the path towards climate neutrality and the...
Cultivating change: Empowering farmers and corporations in regenerative agriculture In cooperation with Carlsberg and Food Nation Denmark Corporations, along with the rest of the value chain and the public sector can play a significant role in shaping agricultural practices and their impact on the environment, and for this reason the Royal Consulate General of Denmark,...
De-risking investments in biosolutions In cooperation with The Food & Bio Forum and Food Nation Industrial biotechnology offers a range of solutions that can push and accelerate the green transition, from alternatives to chemicals and pesticides to healthier and sustainable food. In order to achieve long-term societal benefits from biotech, the public and private stakeholders...
Fermenting the future of technology: Paving the Path from Petroeconomy to Biosolutions In collaboration with DE Alliance for Bio Solutions Fermentation technology offers a range of solutions to modern industry, far beyond the more familiar applications in beer and yogurt. This session offers a rare opportunity to learn and explore some of the most innovative...
Globally, the health care sector contributes to approximately 5 percent of greenhouse gas emissions while delivering care and procuring products, services, and technologies from a carbon-intensive supply chain. The largest share of emissions come from ‘Scope 3’, which primarily derive from the complex global supply chain for medical devices, equipment, pharmaceuticals, and other products needed...
Preparing for impactful action on AMR: Looking towards the 2024 UNGA High-level Meeting on AMR. In an era marked by remarkable medical advancements and improved healthcare, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasing menace that threatens to undermine our ability to prevent and treat infections and diseases effectively. Over decades, the misuse and overuse of antibiotics...
The event is hosted by the Danish Consulate General of Denmark in collaboration with UNICEF, supported by Novo Nordisk. This event, held on the sidelines of the 2023 UN General Assembly SDG Summit, will explore the interconnected childhood obesity and climate agendas, the potential for double duty policies to prevent both childhood obesity and environmental...
Driving healthcare innovation in chronic diseases – the power of public private partnerships In partnership with Novo Nordisk & Lundbeck The Consulate General of Denmark in New York, Lundbeck and Novo Nordisk are pleased to invite you to our event on how public-private partnerships can drive innovative solutions to meet the increasing healthcare challenge of...