The Danish government has adopted new rules which extend the
possibilities for financing climate change adaptation in the area
of wastewater. The new rules enable utility companies to co-finance
through wastewater taxes specific project types which could not be
financed in this way previously. The types of project covered are
e.g. "cloudburst paths", projects in watercourses, and projects in
recreational areas. For the rules to apply, the projects must be
carried out by municipalities or private individuals and projects
must have roof and surface runoff water management as an objective
or sub-objective.
Enlargement of the Resilient House
The Resilient House now includes six scenes in and around the
house: Three scenes outside the house, one in the living room, one
in the basement, and one that deals with precautionary measures in
relation to cloudbursts. In each scene you can click to select
different spots in the scene representing an extreme weather issue.
Try the tool here.
A free 'flood-proofing inspection' of private homes
entails a reduced insurance premium
In the previous newsletter a public information campaign was
introduced. During the campaign one of the Danish insurance
companies together with the Minister for the Environment took steps
to ensure that, in future, there will be a financial benefit if you
have your home checked for flood risks. Although the Ministry of
the Environment's campaign ended on 1 July 2013, the up to 200
companies that have been involved in the scheme will continue
outside the scheme, as will the insurance discount, read more
New MSc programme on Climate Change, Impacts, Mitigation
and Adaptation at the University of Copenhagen
At the University of Copenhagen a new 2-year interdisciplinary MSc
programme on Climate Change, Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation
(CCIMA) has been launched. The programme is combining natural and
social science approaches to the study of climate change, its
causes and effects, how we can deal with it and adapt to it. Read
more about the
MSc programme.
New report on green roofs by the City of
Copenhagen.
New report on green roofs by the City of Copenhagen. Contains
sections on the benefits of green roofs, practical information
about green roofs in Copenhagen, as well as a number of specific
examples of green roofs in Copenhagen. Read the
report.
More examples of climate change adaptation
New research shows that the rise
in sea temperature has encouraged fish species from warmer seas to
migrate northwards.
In greater Copenhagen a new
intelligent system for controlling the stormwater drainage system
is currently being tested.
A major cross-municipal project
in the suburban area of Copenhagen will protect residents against
future flooding after extreme rainfall.
Read more about the cases in the links below.
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