Different geography – same challenges
The conference was opened by HRH the Crown Prince of Denmark and the Premier of New South Wales, Barry O’Farrell. Both expressed high hopes of fruitful cooperation between Australia and Denmark to tackle the issues of climate change and creating green growth:
- Although our two nations are geographically far apart, they are facing many of the same challenges, said HRH the Crown Prince of Denmark. He also stressed that transcendent for Danish companies across sectors is that they all strive to develop climate friendly and environmentally conscious solutions.
Premier O’Farrell explained some of the challenges that Sydney and the state of New South Wales face – particularly within sustainable urban planning – and expressed great admiration for the Danish skills in this area.

Converting successful Danish achievements into local solutions
Future business cooperation and how to convert successful Danish achievements into an Australian context based on local demand are central focus points for the conference. Danish Minister for Trade and Investment, Pia Olsen Dyhr, expressed confidence in Danish competences and expertise contributing to Australia reaching its own goals. She also stressed the importance of a strong alliance between the two countries to make a difference in terms of the green agenda globally.

State of Green delegation to continue in Melbourne
The business delegation will continue with a number of side events focusing on clean energy and smart cities in Sydney tomorrow before moving on to Melbourne for another State of Green business seminar and side events there on 23-24 November.

The delegation is led by TRH the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess of Denmark and organised by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Confederation of Danish Industry and the Danish Wind Industry Association.

Read more about the State of Green Business delegation in Australia.