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National Geographic just added Copenhagen to their "Best of the World 2021" list. Copenhagen is set to become the world’s first carbon-neutral capital by 2025, with its sustainability initiatives, such as wind turbines, developed cycle networks, solar-powered electric vessels, and waste-to-energy plants for non-recyclable waste. Read more https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk//best-of-the-world-20... #Denmark

Danish State Railways has bought 42 electric trains, which is estimated to reduce CO2-emission by 13 %. The trains will have a positive effect on the environmental footprint both in relation to energy consumption and local particle emissions . #dkgreen Read more https://press.siemens.com//vectron-locomotive-approved-ope

Next Friday, November 27th, the Danish drama 'Before the Frost' will be shown at the European Union Film Festival - Toronto. The film takes place in the middle of the 19th century and follows an old farmer Jens and his family as they face starvation. Get a ticket here https://www.euffonline.ca/welcome... https://vimeo.com/470229506

Don't miss your chance to learn about energy, construction, and the circular economy. Register for our Nordic & Canadian Circular Economy Hackathon digital discussion on November 24 and 26 focusing on developing innovative circular solutions for the Town of Oakville’s Oakvillage development by Minto Communities GTA. The digital discussions are part of a Nordic & Canadian Hackathon that is hosted by The Trade Council in partnership with the rest of the Nordic trade promotion o...rganizations, Business Sweden, Business Finland, Innovation Norway North America, Green by Iceland, Town of Oakville, Minto Communities GTA, the Vancouver Economic Commission, and the Circular World Economy Forum and financed by Nordic Innovation. Click here to learn more: https://thetradecouncil.dk/arrangementer/hackathon-public Please register here: https://lnkd.in/eidibXq #circulareconomy #energy #construction

Looking for the perfect life sciences country to invest in? Denmark is among the very best in the world and is home to one of the top life sciences clusters in the world, Medicon Valley, and there is always room for more great companies to join the ecosystem. Read more https://investindk.com/life-science... #Denmark #LifeSciences

Denmark has set an ambitious, environment-friendly agenda for hospitals. By 2030, Danish hospitals need to reduce their carbon footprint by 75%. Low-carbon hospital constructions, innovative energy solutions, and hybrid ambulances are all part of the green objective of the organization’s new proposal. Read more https://www.healthcaredenmark.dk//denmark-sets-ambitious/ #Denmark

We are excited to announce our speakers for the Nordic & Canadian Circular Economy Hackathon Opening Panel. Meet Zahra Teshnizi, Senior Advisor at Mantle314. Zahra is an urban sustainability expert with 8+ years of experience in low embodied and operational-carbon buildings development. Meet Eva Geitel, Project Architect at ALA Architects Ltd. Eva has 13+ years of experience in the fields of renovation, public building design, office interior design, and urban planning.... Meet Sonia Vaz Martins, Technical Manager at Sweco. Sonia is a chartered engineer with 10+ years’ experience in the design and advisory services within the Heat and Power sector. Meet Maria Gabriela Costa, Senior Sustainability Consultant at Sweco. Gabriela has a background in Architecture and Urban Design and has 6+ years’ experience in Building Sustainability Consultancy. The hackathon is financed by Nordic Innovation and is a collaboration between The Trade Council, Business Sweden, Business Finland, Innovation Norway North America, Green by Iceland, Town of Oakville, the Vancouver Economic Commission, Minto Communities GTA, and the World Circular Economy Forum. Click here to learn more and register https://lnkd.in/eKRAv8M

Are you two or more partners in the Nordic Region who would you like to run a project involving culture, society, research, or innovation with peers from Québec? The government of Québec and the Nordic Council of Ministers have joined forces to offer funding for partnerships and projects in the areas of culture, society, research, and innovation. Deadline for applications is December 7, 2020. Read more here https://www.norden.org//funding-projects-involving-nordic-... Photographer: Yadid Levy / Norden.org