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Geothermal energy to be integrated into Copenhagen’s district heating system ♨️ Citizens in the Greater Copenhagen area may soon benefit from heating their homes with energy sourced deep from beneath the earth. A new collaboration between Denmark's largest waste-to-energy plant Vestforbrænding and the geothermal company Innargi is set to introduce geothermal energy into Greater Copenhagen's district heating network. This is part of a broader expansion of district heating in the region, projected to provide heat to 39,000 households across seven municipalities starting in 2028. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gryNs5fD

Denmark is one of the the safest places in the world for women, but data from the Ministry of Justice shows that the homicide of a partner is the second type of homicide most common in the country - and women are victims in 83% of the cases. In the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we remember the importance of protecting women and girls. Denmark offers to victims of violence 24-hour support in specialized centers, psychological assistance, legal counseling services and safe shelter. #NaoTemDesculpa #NoExcuse #16Days #21Dias 📷: ONU Mulheres Brasil

The Consul General of Denmark in São Paulo, Laurids Refslund, participated this week of the awards ceremony of Prêmio Europa de Comunicação 2024, known as the “Oscar of travel journalists in Brazil”. Daniela Filomeno, from CNN Brazil, won in the category Best Audiovisual with an exploration of the the #gastronomy scene in Copenhagen, part of the series CNN Travel & Gastronomy. 📷: Embassy of Switzerland

Blue November is also about #diabetes. Throughout this month, various monuments around Brazil have been illuminated in blue in an action that draws attention to an important cause: World Diabetes Day, celebrated on 14 November. Created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation in partnership with the World Health Organisation, the date aims to raise awareness about the #prevention, #care and #treatment of this disease. The Danish missions in Latin America come together to amplify this critical cause, working collaboratively to strengthen the message of health and well-being in the region, given Denmark’s historical work in fighting chronic diseases and promoting better, more equitable health, as emphasized in the UN Sustainable Development Goals.   In Brazil, diabetes affects around 16 million people and many of them face serious complications from the disease. In addition, the lack of diagnosis is also one of the main factors jeopardising the quality of life of thousands of Brazilians. #WorldDiabetesDay #DiaMundialdoDiabetes #NovembroAzul

✨Today, the Danish Government presented the third national life science strategy “Strategy for life science towards 2030” with a strong international focus✨ Based on the recommendations from the Life Science Council, the new life science strategy will contribute to increasing the export of innovative health solutions to DKK 350 billion/EUR 50 billion by 2030 and strengthen collaboration between innovative research environments and life science companies 💡 Healthcare Denmark is looking forward to contributing to the Government’s ambition to strengthen the branding efforts of Danish life science 🚀 This include realizing the ambitions to establish a new visitor center in Innovation District Copenhagen, as well as cooperation on an international, annual life science congress in Denmark, and much more. In close collaboration with our public and private partners, we look forward to rolling up our sleeves and taking on this task to contribute to solving global healthcare challenges through Danish research and innovation. Read the strategy below (in Danish) 👇 Erhvervsministeriet | Indenrigs- og Sundhedsministeriet | Udenrigsministeriet | DI Life Science | Dansk Erhverv

A new research building at DTU - the Climate Challenge Laboratory - brings together energy and materials researchers from Danish and international environments. The aim is to accelerate the development of climate solutions in the form of new materials that can convert and store green energy. "There is a great need for new efficient, durable and globally scalable materials for sustainable processes that can harvest, convert and store electrical energy from renewable energy sources," says Dean Christine Nellemann and adds: "They have 10,000 square meters to unfold, and together they will accelerate the development of the solutions needed to create a sustainable future for planet Earth and for humans." 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟯𝟭𝟯 𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗧𝗨 𝗟𝘆𝗻𝗴𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀: 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗲𝗫, Pioneer Centre for Accelerating P2X Materials Discovery, brings together leading experts and competencies from five Danish universities and three international consortia to develop a powerful new materials acceleration platform (MAP) for rapid materials development. A MAP combines computer simulations, experiments and synthesis robots in a closed loop using artificial intelligence and other tools. The platform is expected to be able to develop new materials 5-10 times faster. 𝗘-𝗠𝗔𝗧, the National Infrastructure Laboratory for Functional Energy Material, offers an interdisciplinary research environment and platform for the discovery and production of new functional energy materials. The facility is the first of its kind in Northern Europe and consists of 15 connected glove boxes with advanced equipment. 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡, Center for Visualizing Catalytic Processes conducts research in catalysis, which is the science and technology of controlling chemical reaction rates. Catalysis is a key technology in the production of sustainable chemicals, fuels and energy. Efficient catalysis of chemical reactions can be achieved with nanoparticles, but understanding how their size, shape and structure affect catalytic processes is a huge scientific challenge. Researchers address this question in catalysis by developing and applying advanced electron microscopy techniques. Read more https://l.dtu.dk/4hLKHHg Læs mere https://l.dtu.dk/3URllhd #DTUdk #TechnologyForPeople #Engineering #Sustainability #Innovation #PowertoX #P2X #GreenTransition #Materials  

Ambassador Eva Bisgaard Pedersen spoke this Tuesday (19) in the launch of the Global Initiative for the Integrity of Information on Climate Change. At the #G20 summit, in Rio de Janeiro, she confirmed the Danish commitment with the theme, as one of the first countries to join and support the initiative led by Brazil. Denmark will preside the European Union in the second half of 2025, during the #COP30 in Brazil. In this context and as a contribution to a new initiative, Denmark is working with the Secretariat of Communication of the Presidency of the Republic, studying ways to offer media vehicles from different parts of the world tools to strengthen the theoretical and practical framework on #climatechange and combat #misinformation.

Today marks 1000 days since Russia launched its brutal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Since the invasion, Denmark has been standing side by side with the Ukrainian people in their fight for #freedom. Together with Danish companies and civil society organizations we have supported the people in rebuilding their homeland. Read more about Denmark's support for the reconstruction of Ukraine: ▶️https://lnkd.in/ds3-q52z 📷: Alexey Furman - Getty Images

No one should live in #poverty or go #hungry. Denmark is proud to join the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. Fighting poverty is at the core of the Danish international development #cooperation and Denmark remains firmly committed to achieving #SDG1 and #SDG2. The Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty was established as a proposal from the Brazilian presidency of the #G20 to support and accelerate efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty.    The core of the Alliance is the Policy Basket, a menu of rigorously evaluated policy instruments, ensuring that donor investments are directed toward cost effective, high-impact initiatives. Acting as a neutral facilitator, the Alliance builds partnerships and mobilizes financial and knowledge resources to implement these policy instruments. 

Monuments in different capitals in Latin America were illuminated in blue this week, in a campaign to raise awareness about #diabetes. The global initiative around the World Diabetes Day, celebrated on November 14, highlights the importance of early detection and #prevention of the disease. The Danish missions in Latin America came together to amplify this critical cause, given Denmark’s historical work in fighting chronic diseases. By turning landmarks into symbols of #hope and #education, this initiative shines a light on the millions of people affected by diabetes worldwide. #BlueForDiabetes #WorldDiabetesDay #DiabetesCare #DiabetesLife