NAIAD | DEMO CASES
City of Copenhagen
Denmark
OVERVIEW OF COPENHAGEN DEMO
The aim is to (1) assess the effect and insurance value of a restored urban river with respect to urban groundwater induced flooding, influenced by climate change induced increased precipitation during fall and winter, changed water abstraction patterns, sewer system maintenance and sea level rise; (2) identify institutional barriers to implementation of NBS.
Nature Based Solutions
- Restored urban river in Copenhagen
- Lessen the risk for urban groundwater flooding
- Anticipated Natural Assurance Scheme based on a blue infrastructure solution
Main Outcomes Sought
- The potential for a restored urban river NBS
- Avoided costs for insurance companies, the city of Copenhagen and citizens
- Identified barriers for NBS implementation by stakeholder involvement and analysis
Key Stakeholders
- City of Copenhagen
- Water utility for Copenhagen (HOFOR)
- Insurance & Pension umbrella organization
- Region Greater Copenhagen
- Danish Regions
- Climate Adaptation Taskforce (KLIKOVAND)
- Environment Point NGO
- Gottlieb Paludan Architects
- Lundgren Attorneys
- Smith Innovation
POSTER OF CITY OF COPENHAGEN DEMO