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European Commissioner for Climate Action visits House of Green

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23 September 2013
A delegation of city planners, architects and government officers joined the European Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard to explore sustainable city solutions in Copenhagen. The objective was to highlight how cities can tackle CO2 emissions, reduce pollution and improve air quality for all their inhabitants.

As the winner of the European Green Capital Award for 2014, Copenhagen is a prime example that it is possible to combine economic growth with environmental sustainability and climate considerations. 

It is not rocket science, it is common sense

The first stop paid a visit to House of Green, where the delegation was introduced to green Danish solutions before they ventured out to experience a series of green initiatives in Copenhagen. 

 

“Many people are talking about climate solutions but here in House of Green they can actually see them, they can quantify them, they can get inspired, and that is a very big value. People need to see that it is tangible, that is actually here. It is not rocket science, it is common sense. And it is not in a distant future, it is already here”, said the Commissioner. 

 

Following the visit at House of Green, the delegation continued to Amager Resource Center, a waste incineration plant designed as a downhill ski slope, the Royal Danish Theatre to witness the innovative energy saving system, and the new energy-neutral headquarters of Rambøll

 

The tour was part of the European Commission’s flagship campaign on climate change “A world you like” and organised in collaboration with the City of Copenhagen, the Danish Architecture Centre and DI Energy

- See the video interview with Connie Hedegaard about her impression of House of Green.

- See the photos from the delegation's tour around Copenahgen.

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