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SUSTAINABLE CITIES
AND COMMUNITIES
Cities are hubs for ideas, commerce, culture, science, productivity, social development
and much more. At their best, cities have enabled people to advance socially and
economically. With the number of people living within cities projected to rise to 5
billion people by 2030, it’s important that efficient urban planning and management
practices are in place to deal with the challenges brought by urbanization.
Many challenges exist to maintaining cities in a way that continues to create jobs and
prosperity without straining land and resources. Common urban challenges include
congestion, lack of funds to provide basic services, a shortage of adequate housing,
declining infrastructure and rising air pollution within cities.
Rapid urbanization challenges, such as the safe removal and management of solid
waste within cities, can be overcome in ways that allow them to continue to thrive
and grow, while improving resource use and reducing pollution and poverty. One
such example is an increase in municipal waste collection. There needs to be a future
in which cities provide opportunities for all, with access to basic services, energy,
housing, transportation and more.
Source: United Nations Sustainable Goals
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water management
Local and global city partnerships on sustainable cities
and urban water management established.
Trade
The rapid urbanization in India brings challenges and
companies have the potential to redeem the enormous
potential of increased Danish-Indian cooperation, and
Denmark can hence take a place among the many players
who make a difference in India.
The Trade Council in India consists of the Commercial
Section at the Royal Danish Embassy in New Delhi and the
Danish Trade Commission in Bangalore. The Trade Council
in India assists Danish companies in their endeavor to
export products and services to the Indian market including
urban solutions in cities as well as to establish themselves
through representation on the Indian market.
Throughout the years, the Trade Council in India has built up
an extensive network of business contacts and knowledge
about the Indian market. The Trade Council in India is thus
able to offer a complete consultancy service to help with
set-up, administration and marketing of any commercial
project.
Venkaiah Naidu met with the Mayor of Aarhus
Denmark, Mr.Jacob Bundsgaard. Discussed on the
MoU signed between Aarhus and Udaipur.
opportunities in terms of provision of infrastructure,
sufficient and suitable housing, and expansion of basic
services like waste management, water and wastewater
treatment for the urban population. The Indian market
represents an enormous business potential in the cities.
Danish companies are entering the Indian market in order to
deliver solutions that enhance the liveability in the cities. In
collaboration with the Danish economic diplomacy, Danish
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The Indo-Danish Business Association (IDBA) is an
integrated part of the activities of the Embassy. The goal is
to increase trade and direct investment between India and
Denmark and in order to do so, the Embassy engages with
Danish and Indian companies.
Research and Innovation on Smart Cities
Denmark is recognized for high quality research and
innovation in the area of smart city solutions. Together
with well-renowned research institutions, the innovation
environment in Denmark is well suited to address the
challenges brought by increased urbanisation in emerging
countries like India.