FEATURE
changing world
Adapting to our
Denmark’s Ministry for the Environment is responsible for
both administering the country’s environmental policy, but also in its research tasks for
environmental protection and
planning. The ministry also plays a vital role in Denmark’s contribution to the EU’s
environmental policies, particularly during the country’s recent EU Presidency. In an exclusive interview, the Minister for the
Environment Ida Auken outlines how important it will be for
Europe to adapt to the many green challenges ahead
Can you discuss your thoughts on the challenges of climate change and adaptation issues? What possible solutions do you see to this ongoing challenge? Ida Auken: While we are trying to reduce green house gas emissions from states, companies and households, there will still be a need for adapting to climate change. The effects of climate change will have an impact on all societies and we will all need to take the necessary steps to adapt. The costs of postponing efforts may be great. We have recently witnessed how great amounts of rain have flooded parts of Copenhagen with great costs. In 2011 the mere cost of repairs amounted to almost 1 billion euro. In Denmark we want to enable
municipalities, companies and citizens to adapt to the changing climate. Among other elements we have now introduced a National
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Climate Action Plan for adaptation to climate change. A crucial element of this plan will be the elaboration of municipal plans to be adopted before end of 2013. We are
also strengthening the ability of
other crucial stakeholders. This will ensure that Denmark introduces a resilient scheme for adapting to climate change. This national process is truly vital for our efforts. It will contribute towards European
“Denmark is also closely involved in efforts aimed at developing a European strategy for adaptation to climate change”
municipalities to tackle the challenges faced by the changing climate. We do that by introducing a number of new legislative changes. Efforts are developed through a national dialogue and strong collaboration between all ministries, municipalities and
and broader efforts aimed at adapting to climate change. Denmark is also closely involved in efforts aimed at developing a European strategy for adaptation to climate change. Finally, we also remain closely engaged with supporting efforts of, in
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