Denmark to ‘prioritise’ 2040 climate target in upcoming presidency

Denmark Has Started Its EU Presidency

The country presented its program with key objectives. Denmark, which takes over the EU Council presidency for six months from July 1, has presented its program with key goals. This is stated on the website dedicated to the Danish presidency,...

Denmark Grants Life Extension for Two Pioneering Wind Farms

Two of the pioneering offshore wind farms, which at the time were also the largest in the world, have been granted life extensions by the Danish Energy Agency. This marks the third offshore wind farm that Demarn was licensed for continued...

Caribbean Cooperatives: A proven path to sustainable development

The Caribbean is at a critical juncture. Climate change is battering our shores, global economic shocks are testing our resilience, and social inequalities continue to leave too many behind. Amid these challenges, a powerful and time-tested...

Weather forecast for today - hour by hour

Many areas across the county will again pass above 30C as a heatwave continues, the Met Office said. The UK is on the edge of a “heat dome” currently sitting over continental Europe which has pushed temperatures to extreme highs in places such as...

Denmark’s Incoming EU Presidency: A window of opportunity for discussing climate policy in agriculture - IEEP

Whirlpool posts 2024 report on Fort Smith pollution monitoring

The 2024 annual report from the engineering firm hired by Whirlpool to monitor cancer-causing pollution at the former Whirlpool site in Fort Smith indicates the presence of harmful chemicals remain, but there is “no unacceptable risk to human...

Denmark’s EU role, what it means for Tanzania

FROM July to December 2025, Denmark is taking on a major role within the European Union one that most people outside Europe may not have heard of, yet one that can influence policies that stretch far beyond Europe’s borders, even reaching as far...

Danish Ambassador Ole Egberg Mikkelsen

Recently, Denmark, a reliable and long-standing friend of Ukraine, announced another package of military aid to Ukraine worth almost $1 billion, and on June 25, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Denmark Mette...

Denmark to draft women into army for the 1st time amid growing Russian aggression

Peering across a dense stretch of woodland outside of Denmark's capital with camouflage paint smeared across her face, 20-year-old Katrine scans the horizon for approaching threats. After nearly four months of military training, the young soldier...

Denmark’s army extends compulsory enlistment to women for the first time

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Joni Musabayana | Cooperatives in the Caribbean: A proven path to decent work and sustainable development

The Caribbean is at a critical juncture. Climate change is battering our shores, global economic shocks are testing our resilience, and social inequalities continue to leave too many behind. Amid these challenges, a powerful and time-tested...

Denmark extends life of two of its oldest offshore wind farms – one by another 25 years

Less than a month after it approved a 10-year extension to the 23MW Samsø offshore wind farm, the Danish Energy Agency has granted extensions to two of the country’s oldest offshore wind farms for up to 25 years. The extension granted to the Samsø...

Euro 2025: Sweden beats Denmark yet again this year

Geneva, July 6: Sweden swept past Denmark yet again on Friday, winning 1-0 at the Women’s European Championship for a third victory this year over its near neighbor. One month after a 6-1 rout in Stockholm, Filippa Angeldahl’s smart finish of a...

Female-led startup fights back against invisible danger found in common cosmetic products: 'Good intentions won't drive industry change'

"We need higher-quality alternatives." by Mariah BotkinJuly 18, 2025 You may already avoid plastic bottles and straws — but what about plastic in your skincare? Microplastics, often hiding in everyday items like face cream, shampoo, and makeup,...

15 tonnes of waste making waves in marine pollution fight

A pioneering recycling scheme in Wales targeting end-of-life fishing gear has been recycled since 2023, diverting nets, ropes, and buoys from landfill and helping to protect coastal environments. The End of Life (EoL) Fishing Gear Scheme, a...

Why today’s maritime leaders must unlearn to adapt

Irene Rosberg, programme director of the Blue MBA at Copenhagen Business School, writes for Splash. The map has changed, and it keeps changing. In maritime, this is no longer a cliché; it’s a daily reality. For those of us shaping the next...

Climate crisis and cash crunch: 10 countries at breaking point by 2050

A new index from Columbia Climate School reveals the 10 most climate-vulnerable countries by 2050. Many face rising disaster risks and shrinking access to finance, trapping them in a cycle of crisis and recovery. A new index called the Climate...

Thorium molten salt reactors: Danish firm gains funding boost for 100 MW units

Danish innovator Copenhagen Atomics has secured a major financial endorsement from the European Innovation Council (EIC) to advance its groundbreaking nuclear reactor technology. The firm will receive a $3 million grant and access to $17 million...

OPINION: Caribbean cooperatives model advances sustainable development and social justice

By Joni Musabayana, Director, ILO Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean The Caribbean is at a critical juncture. Climate change is battering our shores, global economic shocks are testing our resilience, and social inequalities continue to...