The growing risk of flooding in Denmark caused by storm surges, cloudbursts, watercourses, and rising groundwater levels is increasing the need for comprehensive climate adaptation projects. At the same time, the complex projects required to address future flood risks remain difficult to implement due to fragmented responsibilities, lengthy planning processes, governance challenges, and limited financing opportunities.
This report analyzes the stakeholders, processes, governance models, and financing mechanisms that currently shape climate adaptation efforts in Denmark. The analysis is based on interviews with key stakeholders across the climate adaptation value chain, including municipalities, utility companies, financial institutions, developers, advisors, and research organizations. Their perspectives provide valuable insights into the structural challenges that limit the implementation of complex climate adaptation projects, while also highlighting opportunities to accelerate future climate adaptation efforts.
