Embassy of Denmark in the Netherlands

What can AgriTech do to future-proof the agricultural sector? 🌳⚙️ This week, embassy advisor Christian Boe Hansen, together with his 🇩🇰 embassy colleague from 🇩🇪 Anne Dalsgaard Jensen, brought a Dutch-German delegation to Denmark to visit the largest agricultural fair of Northern Europe: Agromek. A specially tailored programme took the 40+ participants around central Jutland to visit farming innovation frontrunners and to discover and exchange ideas on sustainable, energy efficient practices in smart farming 🥬🐄 Organizations from the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark sharing experiences, information, and know-how on AgriTech is vital for the future of farming in Europe. Cultivating such discussions is key 💬 A huge thank you to all participants and contributors during this 3-day program: Landbrug & Fødevarer, Food Nation Denmark, Agro Food Park, Velas, Danish Technological Institute, #GrauballegaardBiogas, #Klink Arla Organic Innovation Farm, and many more 👏🏼 To hear more about #AgriTech and business opportunities in one of Europe’s leading agricultural countries, the Netherlands, contact Christian Boe Hansen at chrhae@um.dk. #agromek #agromek2024 #farming #innovation #sustainability #energyefficiency #agriculture #smartfarming #organicfarming #circularagriculture

The Embassy of Denmark in The Hague is looking for an administrative officer who will support the functioning of the embassy with a variety of administrative tasks and at times support our consular team! Are you our new colleague? 💼 Type of employment: Full time contract (37 hours, 5 days a week) for a temporary period (February 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025) with the possibility of extension
🗓️ Starting date: February 1, 2025 or soon thereafter
🇳🇱 Location: Embassy of Denmark in The Hague
🛎️ Deadline for application: December 11, 2024 Learn more about the position and how to apply by clicking the following link: https://lnkd.in/dYXPRW6c

Wear&Care launch event: talking taboos in healthcare 🏥 Yesterday, Ambassador Ulf Melgaard hosted a launch event for Wear&Care Technologies’ incontinence sensor at the Residence of Denmark. The incontinence sensor is a smart technology which provides great advantages to citizens, caregivers, the environment, and the healthcare budget 👏🏽 Healthcare continues to evolve, and integrating smart technologies has become crucial for enhancing patient outcomes and optimising care delivery. The discussions at the launch event revolved around best approaches, success criteria, and important factors to consider when implementing smart technology in healthcare 💬 Jesper Jarmann from Wear&Care Technologies and Jan van Megen from Lopital, the Dutch partner, provided deep insights into the advantages of their innovation as they introduced the incontinence sensor. Sofie Hyldahl from Vorup Plejehjem shared first-hand experience of working at a nursing home and pointed out the easy use of the incontinence sensor and how it has helped the nursing staff to provide better care for the residents in their nursing home 🥼 Thank you to Wear&Care Technologies and Lopital for a great collaboration on the launch event as well as all participants for making it a success! Robert Boer, Vivette van Cooten, Casper Evers, Wilma Fokkens, Wirna van Gastel-Verstraate, Joyce Heutink-Ulijn, Jesper Jarmann, Pauline van Kerkwijk, Robin Van Der Mark, Jan van Megen, Arianne Samsom, Marika Verbeek, Maarten de Witte, Simone van de Weijer & Cecilie Blichfeldt Laursen #dkinnl #dkinbusiness #healthcare #health #healthtechnology

Danish mayors visited the Residence of Denmark 🇩🇰 This week, a delegation of Danish mayors from 7 different municipalities in Denmark - the so-called #Trekantområde - visited the Embassy. Ambassador Ulf Melgaard briefed the delegation on current developments in the Netherlands. Afterwards, the focus was shifted to one of the key areas of the Dutch green energy transition: hydrogen. To provide insights into the strategy and advantages of this area, our Energy Advisor Mikkel Vibæk Jensen gave an informative presentation 🌱 The visit at the Embassy kicked off the mayors’ 3-day work visit to the Netherlands. Thank you for stopping by 👏🏽 Billund Kommune, Fredericia Kommune, Haderslev Kommune, Kolding Kommune, Middelfart Kommune, Vejen Kommune, Vejle Kommune, Trekantområdet #dkinnl #tradecouncil #hydrogen #brint #greenenergy #greenenergytransision

It is still possible to apply for the position! 🛎 Deadline is November 17, 2024 👏🏽 We are looking forward to receiving your application

Royal visit in Copenhagen 🇩🇰 Today concludes the second and final day of the Dutch King’s visit to Denmark. Monday and Tuesday, HM King Willem-Alexander accompanied by HM King Frederik X did various site-visits in Copenhagen to companies and organisations in the green energy sector. Dutch Minister of Climate Policy and Green Growth, Sophie Hermans; Danish Minister of Climate, Energy, and Utilities, Lars Aagaard; Ambassador from the Embassy of the Netherlands in Denmark, Nienke Trooster; as well as our Ambassador Ulf Melgaard also participated during these insightful two days. Importantly, a number of Dutch and Danish companies have signed a declaration on green hydrogen in the presence of HM King Willem-Alexander and HM King Frederik X. Manufacturers in Denmark and buyers in the Netherlands are calling for a hydrogen pipeline between the countries to be secured by 2030 at the latest; and further, to create the necessary framework conditions that can make Northern Europe a hub for green hydrogen and Power-to-X fuels 🌱 The Dutch King’s visit to Denmark not least represents the close relationship between the Netherlands and Denmark but also the commitment to expanding renewable energy and hydrogen production which can make Europe free of fossil energy sources 🙌🏽 © RVD #dkinnl #tradecouncil #kongehuset #greenenergy #greenenergytransition #greenhydrogen #powertox

Shaping the future of obesity management 🏥   Last week, Ambassador Ulf Melgaard hosted a roundtable meeting at the Residence of Denmark which was centered around obesity prevention and treatment. Leading capacities in healthcare, policy development, and research discussed advancements in patient care, treatments, and the evolving role of policy in addressing the growing obesity epidemic. The session’s discussions were influenced by two central questions:    📄 What societal adjustments and policy changes are necessary to manage obesity in the Netherlands and Denmark?   🔎 How can we together, effectively, give this rising challenge the necessary attention?   We shared good stories and ideas from both Denmark and the Netherlands by addressing obesity in a broad way. Cooperation, coordination, and trust are important factors for moving forward while ensuring a multifaceted approach to this disease. Thank you to all participants for your valuable contributions to this vital conversation!   Ellen Buijnink - Lorier, Koen de Hek, Shanti B., Dr. Karen Freijer, Lise Lotte Gluud, Sanne Groenemeijer, Danielle Jansen, Elvera Laanen, Hanneke Molema, Kirstine Nyvold Bojsen-Møller, Judith Tielen, Simone van de Weijer & Cecilie Blichfeldt Laursen #dkinnl #tradecouncil #health #lifescience #obesitymanagement

Today, Ambassador Ulf Melgaard hosted the #CEONetwork at the Residence of Denmark. The session’s guest speaker was Diederik Samsom, currently Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Gasunie. As former leader of the PvdA and Chef de Cabinet of former EU Commissioner Frans Timmermans, Diederik Samsom gave an encouraging talk in which he highlighted the economic strategy incorporated in the EU’s Green Deal. He further commented on recent international and national political events: 🌱 Being extremely crisis resistant, the EU’s Green Deal together with the Draghi Report should be the most important tools for the EU and especially European business to support political ambitions in the future. 💡 With the US President-Elect in mind, Samsom encouraged business to keep investing and innovating. 🌐 On a national level, the green energy transition still has major challenges which call for huge investments, expansion of the infrastructure, and the increase of using smart digital solutions. In conclusion, business has an important role to play on a European level. Ulf Melgaard, Flemming Andersen, Peter Andersen, Rob Borsboom, Albert Derk Bruin, Charlotte Guillaumie, Joël Meggelaars, Lauge Nielsen, Rolf Nielsen, Sebastian Peck, Jeroen Proemstra, Paul Steen, Arjen Vos, Heide Ehlert-Jürgensen, Mikkel Vibæk Jensen & Cecilie Blichfeldt Laursen #dkinnl #dkinbusiness #tradecouncil #geopolitics #greenenergy #greenenergytransition #districtheating #energyefficiency

Strengthening confidence in district heating 💪🏽    This week, our energy advisor Mikkel Vibæk Jensen participated in the second deep dive session of the Confidence Project in beautiful Friesland.   Zooming in on the municipality of Sudwest Fryslân, the participants focused on important steps getting district heating off the ground in Dutch municipalities.    The workshops included detailed discussions on topics such as governance, heat source strategy, a concrete business plan, and more.    Thank you to DBDH, Gemeente Súdwest-Fryslân, Provincie Fryslân, Enber, Bank Nederlandse Gemeenten, VNG, Energistyrelsen, Næstved Fjernvarme A.M.B.A, and Egedal Fjernvarme A/S. Do you want to learn more about how the Trade Council can support Danish companies in their #greenenergy ambitions and efforts on the Dutch market? 🌱 Reach out to Mikkel Vibæk Jensen at mivije@um.dk. #dkinnl #dkinbusiness #districtheating #tradecouncil

Putting energy efficiency and the heating transition to the forefront ⚡️ Many municipalities across Europe are facing similar challenges in transforming their built environment to a sustainable, energy efficient, and carbon neutral building stock. To foster knowledge exchange and provide insight into local practices, our energy coordinator Jessica Appelmann and Line Victoria Blirup Jensen from Energistyrelsen organised a study trip to Denmark for Dutch civil servants 🏙️ The study trip showcased local efforts in Danish municipalities through various site visits to sustainable and energy efficient building environments and offered the opportunity to discuss best practices in the heating transition. Here are some of the highlights from the trip: 🫱🏽🫲🏼 ProjectZero in Sønderborg: The city wants to become carbon neutral by 2029 and has been referred to as “the global capital of energy efficiency”. The project demonstrates that partnerships are key for ensuring local support, i.e. public-private partnerships between the municipality and local businesses as well as between the municipality and residents. 🔥 Egtved Varmeværk: The group learned about the workings of a district heating cooperative on-site. Heat sources such as solarthermal panels, heat pumps, biomass boilers, electric boilers, gas engines, and gas boilers are used in combination to always provide heat as cost-efficiently as possible. 🌱 Aarhus Kommune: The city of Aarhus has a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030. The city’s energy efficiency efforts showcase the benefits of collecting detailed data on the energy and water consumption of their municipal buildings for energy management, enabling them to reduce consumption accordingly. Thank you to all participants and experts for making this trip a success! If you are interested in taking part in future activities on energy efficiency in buildings, keep an eye on this page or reach out to Jessica Appelmann at jesapp@um.dk. Thuvaraahen Nagendiram, Laura Røtzler Holm, Jan Wind, Sabine Brander, Iris de Haan, Joost Smits, Ronald Prins, Diego Bronneberg, Audrey Luhulima-Essers, Frank van Neer, Ruud Sweering, Benne Holwerda, Myrthe Doelman. #denmark #projectzero #greenenergy #energyefficiency #heatingtransition #sustainability #carbonneutral #tradecouncil