Climate Change - Denmark (national policy)

what are their ambitious targets? (2)

• 40% reduction of GHG emissions on 1990 levels by 2020
• all energy consumption expected to be from renewables by 2050

what are they doing to achieve these targets?

• phase out fossil fuels + inc investment in wind and polar power
• introduce carbon taxes
• tax exemptions for hydrogen cell and electric cars
• cheaper public transport, railway electrification and the promotion of cycling

what has the threat of extreme temps in summer prompted authorities to do?

create more ares of open water, vegetation and shade, and to improve air circulation to prevent disaster

what will happen in the worst case scenario?

pumping and disaster management plans will be implemented to provide emergency relief

what adaptation strategy did Copenhagen develop? When?

aimed to create ‘climate proof neighbourhoods’ - 2011

what did the adaptation strategy developed by Copenhagen include?

plans drawn in the event of heavy rain overwhelming the city drainage system, aiming to pre-empt flooding by improving the city storm water drains

why does being located at sea level make it vulnerable?

rising sea levels inc the risk of flooding from storm surges

what’s being done to combat it’s vulnerability from being at sea level?

• storm barriers planned and dykes will be raise along the most vulnerable shore lines
• new buildings will be elevated by 1m or so on platforms
• land use on ground floors on buildings will be converted to those less susceptible to flood damage