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Longevity is increasingly becoming a focal point in leading universities as a proactive approach to addressing diseases before they take hold 🧬 Julie Charlotte Nielsen, a Danish researcher at the renowned Stanford University, conducts groundbreaking work at the Bass Biology Institute on cutting-edge life sciences. Her research focuses on senescent cells - aging or damaged cells that stop dividing but remain active - and how manipulating them could soon become a promising strategy for managing longevity, fostering healthier lifespans, and preventing the progression of age-related diseases. - It’s inspiring to see how top universities are taking longevity seriously and how Denmark is contributing to this transformative agenda. Longevity is not just about adding years to life but about adding life to years. It challenges us to create a world where longer lives are lived with purpose, health, and dignity. Seeing Danes like Julie Charlotte Nielsen making an international impact at the forefront of this field is truly remarkable, says our Senior Advisor Jon Therkildsen. The pursuit of longevity is not just a scientific challenge - it’s a societal one, requiring collaboration across borders and disciplines. Together, we’re shaping a future where longer, healthier lives are within reach for all.

Finally! Denmark 🇩🇰 entered the Security Council as an elected member on January 1st 2025. We are honoured and proud to have taken up this position at a time, where multilateralism is under pressure and we see instability and threats to international peace and security around the world. In a time like this, it is important to keep the Council well-functioning and effective. We stand ready to do our part. Photo credit: UN/Evan Schneider #UNSC #DKinUNSC #peaceandsecurity

Happy New Year from Denmark! As we welcome 2025, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen reflects on the incredible bond between Denmark and the United States - a partnership built on trust, respect, and shared values since 1801. This year, we’re thrilled to kick off our ‘Denmark in 50 States’ campaign, celebrating the deep and diverse connections between Denmark and every U.S. state. Listen to the Foreign Minister explain why and when! Here’s to a year filled with new opportunities, stronger connections, and shared success! Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark | Denmark In New York | The Trade Council of Denmark in North America - Energy and Environment | Innovation Centre Denmark Silicon Valley | Innovation Centre Denmark Boston

"What are you looking forward to in 2025?” That’s the question we asked our Ambassador of Denmark to the United States, Jesper Møller Sørensen and advisors from across our missions in North America 🇺🇸🇨🇦 As we wrap up 2024, we want to thank our partners and colleagues for a fantastic year. Together, we’ve built strong bridges between Denmark and North America, and we’re excited to continue this work in 2025! Watch the video to hear what our colleagues are looking forward to in the year ahead 🙌 Happy New Year from all of us at the Trade Council of Denmark in North America! Denmark in USA - Denmark in Canada #WorkingforDenmark #DenmarkinUSA #DenmarkinCanada #TheTradeCouncil

Next year, Denmark will enter the UN Security Council for the fifth time in history as an elected member.  On this matter, we are more than happy with history repeating itself 📜 Denmark’s term of 2025-2026 is a testament to our strong and longstanding commitment to international cooperation. As a founding member of the United Nations, we have championed the organization’s core values, work and visions since 1945 - when Diplomat Henrik Kauffmann signed the UN Charter on behalf of Denmark. We have served on the Council in 1953–1954, 1967–1968, 1985–1986, and 2005-2006. A time span from UN Secretary-Generals Dag Hammarskjöld to Kofi Annan. Through decades where the world has changed significantly, where crises have emerged and evolved and some resolved, and where new opportunities have opened up. Solving global challenges remains and requires a shared responsibility. We are still prepared to do our part. At the Danish Mission we are honored to be here for the fifth chapter of Denmark in the Security Council. And we will rest assured over the holidays that we are ready to serve once again, starting on New Year’s Day. 🎞️ UN Photo

Denmark excels at nurturing talent and developing innovative ideas. But to scale globally and truly make an impact, there’s no better market for startups to enter than the United States 🇺🇸 With the U.S. leading global health care spending, the opportunities for scaling health tech solutions here are unparalleled, and the investors are always on the lookout for the next big technology. Watch along as our Senior Advisor Jon Therkildsen shares why entering the U.S. market is essential for Danish startups looking to grow and succeed on a global scale.

Become an Energy Policy Adviser at the Danish Embassy in Washington, D.C. Are you ready to shape the future of energy while bridging Denmark and the U.S.? We’re looking for a driven Energy Policy Adviser to join our team and make a real impact in the world of energy policy and international collaboration. What You'll Do: 🌱 Engage with key stakeholders in the U.S. Authorities. 🌱 Provide insights into energy policy objectives and initiatives at federal and state levels. 🌱 Build relationships within the energy sector and foster connections between Danish and U.S. organizations. 🌱 Contribute to strategies and analyses on energy, climate, and environmental policies. What Makes You a Perfect Fit? 🌱 Passion for energy policy and international collaboration. 🌱 Experience working with public authorities in Denmark and/or the U.S. 🌱 A sharp, analytical mind with a knack for building meaningful relationships. 🌱 Expertise in energy policies and their intersection with climate and environmental strategies. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your ideas and skills will drive meaningful change in the energy sector. 📅 Apply by January 15, 2025 – applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t wait! 🔗 Explore the link in the comments below for all details and the way to apply.

Denmark and Maryland: partners in progress, sustainability, and innovation. Ambassador Jesper Møller Sørensen met with Gov. Wes Moore today at the Maryland State House to discuss the strong ties between Denmark and Maryland. One key topic on the agenda was climate mitigation, a shared priority as both Denmark and Maryland have set a political target of reaching climate neutrality by 2045. Achieving this ambitious goal will require significant investments in renewable energy and smarter energy efficiency. Denmark is a global leader in offshore wind — installing the world’s first offshore wind farm in 1991 — and continues to share 30+ years of expertise with U.S. partners at both federal and state levels. Offshore wind will be instrumental in reaching climate targets, creating jobs, boosting investments, and strengthening industries critical to national security, such as maritime sector. Ambassador and the Governor discussed opportunities to expand collaboration in life sciences and quantum technology — two fields where innovation is paving the way for the future.

Denmark joins the fight against space debris 🚀 Today, Denmark signed the Zero Debris Charter – a global commitment to reduce the growing amount of space debris and make space exploration more sustainable. Why does this matter? Space is becoming crowded. According to the European Space Agency, ESA, right now there are 10,200 active satellites and 40,500 pieces of space debris orbiting earth. Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen also had to cancel his spacewalk because of space debris concerns—a powerful reminder of how urgent this issue is. As Denmark’s Minister of Higher Education and Science, Christina Egelund, says, “we have to be as responsible in space as we demand on earth.” We’re proud to play our part in ensuring space remains safe and sustainable for future generations.

Time to introduce you to a colleague who joined us earlier this year! In September, Sif Lundsvig joined our energy team at the Consulate General of Denmark in New York as Commercial Advisor and Future Energies Team Lead. If you couldn’t tell, Sif brings a wide array of experience to New York as she holds degrees in both economics and mechanical engineering. And did we mention she was once a sailor who served as quartermaster on the training ship George Stage? ⛵ Focusing on the energy of the future, such as green hydrogen, Sif will assist companies in navigating regulations, market opportunities, and technological integration. Next year, she will lead the U.S.-Denmark Green Hydrogen Alliance, facilitating partnerships and advancing sustainable energy initiatives across both regions🔋 A fun fact about Sif is that she has crossed the Atlantic by sail three times. The rest of us at the Consulate are definitely not jealous of her adventures… 😉 Welcome aboard, Sif! #DenmarkinNY #WorkingforDenmark The Trade Council of Denmark in North America - Energy and Environment | The Trade Council