Denmark
Scandinavia is still the happiest region in the world
Scandinavia is still the world's happiest place, with Finland, Iceland and Denmark in the top 3 positions.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Denmark
SDG 13: Climate Action
Shell middens: Underwater archaeological sites offer clues to ancient coastal communities
Evidence in undersea middens offers clues on how people adapted during times of sea-level rise and climate change, which can be applied to the present-day.
Mental Health
Younger people are being hit hardest by pandemic loneliness
Research from Europe shows that the highest levels of loneliness were observed amongst young people and people with preexisting mental illness.
COVID-19
Denmark to cull entire mink herd over coronavirus mutation fear
Denmark's farmed mink population is to be culled, after scientists found a mutated strain of the SARS-CoV-2 in the animals, which has been transmitted to humans.
United Kingdom
An underwater cable will connect Danish wind power to over a million UK homes
The Viking Link is 760km of cable that will be predominantly laid under the seabed to bring electricity to the UK from Denmark.
SDG 13: Climate Action
Arctic heatwave: what warmer summers mean for the region’s wildlife
Heatwaves are causing the Arctic to warm more than twice the global average rate. This rapid temperature change can be hugely detrimental for the region's wildlife.
Iceland
These are the world’s most peaceful regions in 2020
Global peacefulness has fallen by 2.5% since 2008, costing the global economy $14.5 trillion. And COVID-19 could trigger a wave of future unrest.
COVID-19
Danish parents are refusing to send their children back to school as COVID-19 lockdown lifts
Denmark has started to ease its coronavirus lockdown, by re-opening schools. But concern over a second wave of infections means parents are keeping children at home instead.
Innovation
These are the most innovative economies in the world
Factors such as research and development expenditure, the number of domestic patent applications and the number of domestic public high-tech companies are all included in the rankings.
Workforce and Employment
The jobs forecast is unsettled. It's time for a reskilling revolution
Denmark's Minister of Employment explains how we can reskill 1 billion workers in five years.
Economic Progress
The Nordics are a model for all the world
From open markets with competitive companies to effective government and an expansive welfare state, Nordic countries set an example for all the world, writes Børge Brende.
Gender Inequality
Another reason to celebrate the legalisation of gay marriage in Sweden and Denmark: the drop in suicide rates
Gay marriage was legalised in Sweden in 2009 and Denmark in 2012, with both nations seen as global leaders for LGBT+ rights.
France
This is how Europe is paving the way for a sustainable, green future
Keeping the lights on while tackling CO2 emissions requires a concerted effort and a combination of tactics – and schemes such as these are leading the way.
Climate Change
Existing Paris climate pledges commit sea level rise to ‘one metre by 2300’
The five biggest emitters would contribute around 25% of this projected rise, the study says, with China accounting for 10cm by 2300, followed by the US with 7cm, the 28 member countries ...
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