Ambasciata di Danimarca in Italia

Combatting water challenges with Danish solutions 🌊 Italy is facing serious water sector challenges. Disrupted rainfall patterns caused by climate change is depleting the country’s water reserves, while aging water infrastructure leads to a 42% loss of water due to leaks in the systems. This water scarcity is negatively affecting communities and key sectors of the Italian economy, such as agriculture and industry. At the embassy, we are committed to fostering Danish-Italian collaborations that can address these challenges in water management. Accordingly, the embassy’s water team recently facilitated a delegation to Denmark with 14 representatives from leading companies in the Italian water sector, including Isle Utilities, Acquedotto Pugliese SpA, Acque, Ingegnerie Toscane S.r.l., and ALTO TREVIGIANO SERVIZI. Together we had the opportunity to explore Danish water utilities and engage with leading companies in water management. We discovered the latest innovations and best practices in the industry, relevant to tackling current water sector challenges in Italy and beyond. Thank you to AVK Holding A/S, GRUNDFOS, SulfiLogger, Alfa Laval, AquaGreen ApS, DHI, Aarhus Vand, VCS Denmark, HOFOR, and BIOFOS for the insightful engagements, and for leading the way in addressing water challenges. Our water team is already preparing the next delegation trip for 2025, and would be happy to tailor the programme to fit your interests. Reach out to Benedetta Sala or Thomas Rolf Jensen for more information. #waterinnovation #watermanagement #climateresilience l State of Green Denmark l Miljøstyrelsen l DANVA l Utilitalia l Thomas R.

Join the Embassy's administrative team and help strengthen the ties between Italy and Denmark 🤝 If you are detail-oriented, outgoing, and a strong communicator, then you might be our new colleague. 📅 Deadline for application: Friday, 25th of October 2024. Read more about the vacancy here: https://lnkd.in/dG-Gcfeu

Making Waves with Danish Water Solutions 🌊 Last week, the embassy’s water team joined Italy’s top event for the water sector, Festival dell’Acqua organised by Utilitalia. Our water expert Thomas Rolf Jensen participated in a panel session alongside Water Europe and YWPIT - Young Water Professionals Italy, highlighting the crucial role of cross-border collaboration and partnerships in the water sector. We also highlighted how Danish expertise can help tackle water sector challenges, focusing on shared issues like water supply security, circular water economy, and building resilience to the climate crisis. We're excited to continue fostering collaboration between Italian and Danish stakeholders, helping to shape a more sustainable water sector across borders. If you want to learn more about Danish water solutions and the possibilities for collaboration, you can reach out to our water experts Benedetta Sala and Thomas Rolf Jensen. #watermanagement #waterreuse #waterinfrastructure #wastewater #festivaldellacqua l Thomas R.

Cities are key to our health 🚴♀️🏙   Last week, Danish Ambassador Anders Carsten Damsgaard had the pleasure of attending the 10 year anniversary of Novo Nordisk’s Cities Changing Diabetes programme in Rome. The programme promotes urban health, and deals with the complex challenges of preventing chronic diseases, in particular diabetes and obesity, for those living in urban areas. Living in cities can greatly affect health. With nearly 70% of Italy’s population residing in cities, creating healthy urban environments is essential. Cities Changing Diabetes, now under a new banner “Cities for Better Health” has put urban health at the core, in promoting health and wellbeing – hereunder access to physical activity for all ages, better availability of healthy food, and the prevention of childhood obesity.   At the embassy, we are pleased to support the continued Italian-Danish efforts toward promoting a healthier future. #UrbanHealth #PublicHealth l Elisabeth Falck l Thomas R.

Imagine if there were a formula for a successful green transition 💡 While we may not have all the answers, Denmark has spent the last 50 years transforming its energy sector, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and emerging as a global leader in renewable energy, particularly wind power. This topic took center stage last week, when energy advisor Enrico Carloni delivered a lecture on ‘The Danish Energy Model’ to a group of dedicated students at the ELIS Roma Talent Academy for Offshore Wind. The lecture explored Denmark's comprehensive approach to the green transition, with a detailed look into the regulatory framework and market conditions that have fueled the expansion of offshore wind energy. With Italy set to launch its first offshore wind tenders next year, we hope Denmark’s model can inspire the country’s efforts to grow its wind energy capacity 🌬 Thank you for having us, Elis Roma. AERO Associazione delle Energie Rinnovabili Offshore l OWEMES l Josephine Søncksen l Thomas R. l

Meet us at FoodTech - Processing & Packaging in Herning! 🍏 🌱 The Royal Danish Embassy in Italy will participate in the FoodTech fair in Herning on October 2-3, 2024. The Italian agri-food market is currently undergoing a shift as the government is investing significant funds to enhance its competitiveness and sustainability. This presents great opportunities for Danish agri-food and agri-tech companies looking to expand into this market. Our advisor, Francesca Zaccarelli, will be available for 1:1 consultation with interested companies and organizations, offering tailored insights into South European agri-food markets. You can also learn more about the embassy’s Department for Economic Diplomacy and the tools we provide to support your business. To book a meeting with Francesca you can sign up on https://lnkd.in/dCuBS8f3 or write directly on frazac@um.dk. #agriculture #foodprocessing #packaging #innovation #sustainability Thomas R.

Brain Health is crucial to Good Health 🧠 This was a key focus, when the Danish Ambassador Anders Carsten Damsgaard had the pleasure to host a high level working lunch, together with CEO of Lundbeck Charl van Zyl, Michala Fischer-Hansen, Thomas Klee, and Lundbeck Italia's managing director Tiziana Mele. Along with prominent representatives from the Italian Ministry of Health, the National Health Institute, the National Agency for Regional Health Services, region Lombardy and key opinion leaders in the field of Neurology and Psychiatry. We had an in-depth discussion on mutual health challenges in particular the importance of innovation and the investments in new treatments, concerning brain disorders, and the advancement of brain health. The embassy is proud to reinforce the collaboration between Italy and Denmark, and to support Lundbeck, a pioneer in R&D of treatments of brain disorders. #BrainHealth #HealthTech #Pharma #Health #LifeSciences Alzheimerforeningen Parkinsonforeningen l Elisabeth Falck l Thomas R. l

Collaborating for a Wind-Powered Future 🌬 This week, the Embassy’s energy team took part in WindEnergy Hamburg alongside 30,000 participants from around the world. Denmark is at the forefront of the global wind energy industry. Accordingly, over 100 Danish companies were represented at the fair, where they were able to showcase their expertise in wind turbine technology and development. At the fair, we highlighted the potential for Danish-Italian collaboration. Italy has significant potential to grow its wind energy sector. With the new schemes and tenders starting in 2025, Italy will auction around 16 GW of onshore wind and 3.8 GW of offshore wind in the next 4 years. This ambition, combined with Denmark’s expertise, create the right conditions to foster cooperation driving the growth of the green economy for both countries. We look forward to continuing our discussions and promoting knowledge exchange platforms among Italian and Danish stakeholders. Reach out to our energy expert Enrico Carloni for further information. #windenergy #floatingoffshore #greengrowth The Trade Council of Denmark in Germany - Energy, Environment and Industry Josephine Søncksen Thomas R.

Last week we had the opportunity of attending the 64th Salone Nautico di Genova, hosted by Confindustria Nautica 🚢⚓ This event brought together industry leaders and experts to showcase the latest innovations in the nautical world, with a strong focus on sustainable maritime technologies shaping the industry’s future. One of the key highlights was the gathering "Il Sistema Ligure per lo Sviluppo delle Eccellenze Liguri" organized by Regione Liguria "Made in Liguria" carlo golda Francesco Caso Alessandro Pittaluga. It offered an exciting opportunity to engage with Italian SMEs. Such gatherings are crucial for sharing the activities of the Royal Danish Embassy and opening new Danish-Italian collaborative opportunities in the maritime sector. At the Embassy, we are dedicated to building partnerships between Denmark and Italy, driven by a shared vision of sustainability and innovation. For more details on Denmark’s role in the green maritime transition or to explore potential collaborations, reach out to our Sustainability & Industry Adviser, Michela Brunozzi. #SaloneNauticoGenova #GreenMaritime #Innovation #Denmark #Sustainability #BlueEconomy Thomas R.

The new interns are here 👋 The Embassy of Denmark in Italy has welcomed Mikkel, Josephine, Sara, Pernille, and Simon as our interns for the fall term. Exciting months lie ahead, where they will be working across different sections of the embassy to help strengthen the ties between Italy and Denmark. We hope their time here will be filled with valuable experiences and growth. Welcome to Rome!