Denmark – a green pioneer nation – and New York – one of the most ambitious American states – team up with corporate stakeholders on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean to push the green agenda further. 150 leading decision-makers will meet in New York City on 24 September, in the margins of the UN Climate Action Summit, to discuss the future for private and public sector climate commitments.

On March 22, NY Blue Tech, along with co-organizers AECOM, Turf Advisory and Danish Cleantech Hub, celebrated World Water Day 2019 with +120more than a hundred experts and stakeholders for a half-day symposium at AECOM to discuss the future of water in New York!

The export initiative Access Cities brings together international cities within sustainable urban development. It was launched in December 2018, and the first major challenge of the project will take place in New York City.

The United States, the world’s largest economy, has developed into an increasingly important component for Danish green technology export. The trend continued in 2017, where Danish export of green technology to the U.S. increased, while the export of green technology to Europe was decreasing.

The 3-year official city-to-city collaboration between New York City and Copenhagen on Heavy Rainfall (Cloudburst) Management and Climate Adaptation was recently extended - and expanded to include more cities!

Circular economy is a new global megatrend, and the private sector is taking a pro-active role, focusing on reduction in use of raw materials and development of new sustainable production systems. How to make this a reality was the topic at Danish Cleantech Hub’s successful high-level conference during Climate Week NYC, which also featured the launch of a new initiative, Circular City Week New York.

Danish Cleantech Hub partner, Environment Solutions, together with their U.S. distributor, Flood Control Barriers LLC, has been awarded their first public contract to provide flood block barriers for Long Island Railroad’s Westside Yard in New York City.

In 2016, there were 550 million square feet of office space in New York City, providing work spaces for the around 1.5 million people. This makes New York City the world’s premier office market, and implies that how we design and fit out our office spaces, have the potential to be of global impact.

When it comes to being environmentally friendly, low-lying Denmark leads the way — largely by necessity. Can the Danish Cleantech Hub bring that mindset to America?

New York’s water sector finds itself in an exciting state of transition. Aging infrastructure is being revitalized and expanded in alignment with the city’s growth, while water asset stakeholders are engaging with outside sectors to deliver more holistic solutions, better integrated within the city. The result: water system development not only tuned for the challenges of today’s New York but safeguarded against uncertainties of the future.

Water as an infrastructure asset is emblematic of the larger, global infrastructure crisis we are experiencing, particularly in older urban areas where resources are strained. As a result of decades of under-investment in this area, new ways of approaching financing and collaboration among public and private partners are needed.

As part of Copenhagen and New York City’s three-year official city-to-city collaboration on Cloudburst and Climate Adaptation, Danish Cleantech Hub hosted an intimate workshop with community stakeholders and public agencies.

New York has ambitions plans to become an industry leader in offshore wind energy. This plan translates to great potential for Danish wind industry players. In January Danish Cleantech Hub hosted an executive level forum for public and private wind industry experts from Denmark and the US.

Despite its size, Denmark boasts more coastline than both India and Brazil, which might explain why water technology, innovation and services play a leading role in the Danish economy.

New York State looks to Denmark in the fight to become the Westatlantic's epicenter for the offshore wind industry.

The Danish Energy Agency, the Danish Trade Council and Danish Cleantech Hub co-hosted an executive forum on the early stages of offshore wind development, which attracted public officials, private experts and NGOs from both Denmark and the US, including representatives from NYSERDA and BOEM.

In his annual address to the state, Governor Andrew Cuomo reaffirmed his commitment to position New York as the regional epicenter of clean energy jobs and the climate agenda. Once more, he sends a clear message: In the absence of national climate leadership, the political determination from individual states and legislators will lead the way.

Lars Christian Lillehols, the Danish Minister of Energy, Utilities and Climate, visits The United States on a four-day long tour to promote Danish energy solutions and technology.

The outside world is very interested in Nordic solutions to the challenges that urbanization and climate change pose. So states Danish engineering consultancy Ramboll at Climate Week NYC.

Offshore wind is a hot agenda in the state of New York. During the fifth annual New York Energy Week (June 19-23) Danish Cleantech Hub joins forces with the national Danish Energy Agency to exchange experiences and know-how with New York authorities.

Planning of livability and renewable energy for cities is an essential part of reaching the global sustainable development goals. The Cities for Global Impact conference in New York Climate Week will focus on urban planning and wind energy. The Prime Minister of Denmark is among the participants.

Copenhagen has Copenhagen Solutions Lab, Danish Outdoor Lightning Lab (DOLL), Copenhagen Climate Resilient Neighborhood and Energy Lab Nordhavn. Now, New York City has Neighborhood Innovation Labs. Community labs are a new way of creating new tech solutions and social development at the same time.

Danish Cleantech Hub shares the background for the conference and discusses the need for a transatlantic collaboration to create resilient and livable cities.

 At a time when national climate leadership is wavering, 30 states have adopted their own targets for green transition and environmentally sustainable energy production.

Danish Cleantech Hub was invited to speak at New York City Mayor's Office for International Affairs Global Vision | Urban Action series.

Danish environmental consultancy Ramboll have penetrated the giant New York market for cliamte adaptation solutions. More Danish Corporations could follow.

New York scrambles to secure help with conquering the elements and is willing to pay up to 140 billion kroner for it.

The fifth annual New York Energy Week is just around the corner. Danish Cleantech Hub is once again taking part in the “for the industry, by the industry” initiative. 

On November 1, Danish Cleantech Hub launched a new office facility opportunity embedded in New York City’s cleantech ecosystem.

A 90 Megawatt Offshore Wind Farm 30 Miles Off the Coast of Long Island Will Create Jobs and Power 50,000 Long Island Homes with Clean, Resilient and Affordable Energy.

DI USA host mayors’ delegation from Copenhagen to promote Danish cleantech expertise in New York. Both cities actively pursue green growth strategies and Danish cleantech companies have a strong case in the US market.