A National Growth Plan for the Danish Water Sector
Danish Water Industries Federation
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Private sector
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Description
Denmark is a world-class leader in water solutions (water supply, wastewater treatment, climate adaptation) and provides some of the most important water solutions benefitting environment, climate, and health. The Danish water sector ranks first in Europe in terms of water patents per capita and water technology exports per capita. Denmark also hosts several world leading water companies and has a strong ecosystem of SME's, research communities and authorities. Denmark is actively engaged in water activities around the world - directly through our companies, NGOs, partnerships, and bilateral development assistance - and indirectly through multilateral development assistance.
At the same time the world is facing a severe water crisis. The risk of wars, migration, epidemics, environmental and climate problems related to water challenges is steadily increasing. The problems are caused on one hand by climate change, population growth and inequality - on another hand by unmet needs of investments, renovations and modernization of existing water infrastructure.
Therefore, Denmark’s leadership on water is needed more than ever, and we should use and further develop our leadership on water as a way of helping the World with upcoming “water crisis”. And the political set ambitions for Denmark’s deliverables on water are high e.g. For the year 2030: A doubling of export of Danish water technology - and a total net energy- and climate neutral water sector.
However, Denmark’s leading position in water is under pressure. Measured in lever of export of water technology, and in terms of number of new water patents the trend is stagnation. Denmark is also increasingly challenged in solving domestic challenges to it’s water environment e.g. Persistant organic pollutants.
DI Water/the Danish Water Industries Federation therefore commits itself to the UN: To be working for a national growth plan for the Danish water sector. A plan focused at public initiatives framed in dialogue between private and public stakeholders. The initiatives can be new regulation, improved framework conditions, better coordination of initiatives and regulation, higher prioritization of water in public R&D spending, stronger water focus in EU and new international initiatives. In short: A 360 degrees inspection and action-oriented approach to keep Denmark as a role model regarding water!
Concrete initiatives are under way.
If we succeed in launching a national growth plan for the Danish water sector, Denmark can continue developing world-class technology and know-how within the water area. Thereby Denmark will continue punching above over weight and making a great difference in solving one of the major challenges in years ahead: the water crisis.
Government, politicians, decision-makers, NGOs, companies, and the general public.
SDGS & Targets
Goal 6
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
6.1
By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all
6.1.1
Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services
6.2
By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations
6.2.1
Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water
6.3
By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally
6.3.1
Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated
6.3.2
Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality
6.4
6.4.1
Change in water-use efficiency over time
6.4.2
Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources
6.5
By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate
6.5.1
Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2
Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
6.6
6.6.1
Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
6.a
6.a.1
Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
6.b
Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management
6.b.1
Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
SDG 14 targets covered
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Mads , Director of Danish Water Industries Federation