Denmark is well known for the pioneering role that it has played in driving the sustainability agenda. And, remarkably, the country is well on the way to becoming a carbon neutral society – one of

Denmark is well known for the pioneering role that it has played in driving the sustainability agenda. And, remarkably, the country is well on the way to becoming a carbon neutral society – one of only a handful of sovereign territories to enjoy this status. But how did Denmark get here? According to journalist and Danish native, Jesper Tornbjerg, transitioning is very simple and requires at least two steps: decarbonise power production, and switch to green electricity. Importantly, he adds, the Danish case is proof that carbon neutrality can be very good business. Jesper Tornbjerg, 57, Senior Communication Manager at The Danish Energy Association, has been engaged in Danish and international energy policy for the last +30 years. As a journalist he has covered energy and climate change from the first energy plan including CO2-targets (Denmark, 1990) over UN COP3 in Kyoto and COP21 in Paris to a recent agreement by the majority in the Danish Parliament setting a 70% GHG reduction target for 2030. Mr. Tornbjerg is the writer of the publication “Green Energy for All – from Oil Price Shock to International Icon: 40 years’ experience from ‘The Danish Energy Model’ with high energy efficiency and constantly increasing sustainable energy” (2015). As a new project he’s writing and publishing 17 books for children regarding the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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The UIA World Congress of Architects CPH 2023 will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from July 2-6.

Attendees will hear Jesper speak on the importance of a holistic approach to sustainability

The UIA World Congress of Architects CPH 2023 will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from July 2-6.

Attendees will hear Jesper speak on the importance of a holistic approach to sustainability in the built environment, highlighting the Congress's unique aspects. An Honorary Committee, comprising eminent personalities, will also contribute their expertise and can be met during selected sessions.

For more information, visit uia2023cph.org.

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For more information on Jesper K. Strange Kjeldsen, please visit our website www.tedxhamburg.de Jesper K. Strange Kjeldsen is co-founder of the Danish water company “Postevand” – The Danish

For more information on Jesper K. Strange Kjeldsen, please visit our website www.tedxhamburg.de Jesper K. Strange Kjeldsen is co-founder of the Danish water company “Postevand” – The Danish word for tapwater. People say that sometimes you can’t see the wood for the trees. It’s the same with water. In fact, some of the best and cleanest water is right within arm’s reach – from the tap. But what do you drink when you’re far from a tap? Postevand (Danish for tapwater) is some of the worlds best ground water, packaged in eco-friendly FSC cartons and always shipped over the shortest distance possible. Notably, Postevand asks people not to buy their product on the carton. For this, and his work against the overcrowded and blurry market of bottled water, Jesper has been awarded as Idealist of the Year 2015 in Denmark. Website: www.postevand.com This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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