Development Strategy 2019-2030

CENTRAL DENMARK REGION Development Strategy 2019-2030

Central Denmark Region Regonal Council Central Denmark Region “Good partnerships are fundamental to regional – an attractive and and global success” sustainable region. For everybody.

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT TASKS:

Ensure access to education for all young people

Create a well-functioning infrastructure and mobility

Provide citizens with relevant competencies Central Denmark Region strives to ensure a good life for all citizens. Ensure attractive culture, nature and health promo- Our ambition is to be an attractive and sustainable region contributing tion offers to and promoting solutions to major challenges both nationally and globally. Find solutions to climate changes

Ensure clean drinking water and help citizens affect- Central Denmark Region is a part of something bigger and our strategy ed by soil contamination is based on the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Pave the way for innovation at hospitals, social insti- To fulfil our ambitions, we know the importance of strong partnerships tutions and other regional areas with knowledge institutions, private and public companies as well as Make an effort to put green transition on the agenda organisations both regionally, nationally and internationally, and we and ensure raw materials for future constructions wish to engage in more partnerships to find new solutions to emerging challenges. Ensure sustainability in regional activities and commit to green solutions in society The present regional development strategy sets the visions of and combines all Central Denmark Region development activities.

Anders Kühnau Chairman of Regional Council Central Denmark Region

XX STRATEGY TRACK 3 3 PREFACE THE STRATEGY Giving citizens

the possibility to THE STRATEGY live a good life 1 across the region Ensuring future-proof 2 educations & competence PRIMARY UN SUSTAINABLE GOALS development for 9 10 11 17 everybody VISION PRIMARY UN SUSTAINABLE GOALS INDUSTRY, REDUCED SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS INNOVATION & INEQUALITIES CITIES & FOR THE GOALS INFRASTRUCTURE COMMUNITIES Central Denmark Region 3 4 17

– an attractive and GOOD HEALTH QUALITY PARTNERSHIPS & WELL-BEING EDUCATION FOR THE GOALS sustainable region. For everybody.

THE STRATEGY THE STRATEGY Paving the way for a 3 more sustainable and 4 Taking care of climate, efficient citizen-centred environment and healthcare system of resources to ensure a high quality sustainable development

PRIMARY UN SUSTAINABLE GOALS PRIMARY UN SUSTAINABLE GOALS

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GOOD HEALTH INDUSTRY, PARTNERSHIPS CLEAN AFFORDABLE SUSTAINABLE RESPONSIBLE CLIMATE LIFE ON PARTNERSHIPS & WELL-BEING INNOVATION & FOR THE GOALS WATER & & CLEAN ENERGY CITIES & PRODUCTION & ACTION LAND FOR THE GOALS INFRASTRUCTURE SANITATION COMMUNITIES CONSUMPTION

XX STRATEGY TRACK 3 Central Denmark Region MINI GUIDE

At the back you find an over- – an attractive and view of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This helps you to maintain an sustainable region. overview while reading this strategy. For everybody. This is our clear vision and goal.

DIRECT AND INDIRECT Stepping stones SUSTAINABLE The Regional Council has decided that Obligation of the UN DEVELOPMENT GOALS the UN Sustainable Development Goals Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be the strategic frame for World leaders agreed on the 17 UN SDGs development in Central Denmark Region at a summit meeting in 2015. The SDGs The 17 UN SDGs are linked and from 2019 and onwards. consist of 17 main goals and 169 subsidia- interact. This strategy is based ry goals setting the agenda towards 2030 on all of the UN goals, but some The UN SDGs are thus the stepping sto- for a globally more sustainable future. goals are directly relevant to the nes of this strategy. The goals constitute The UN SDGs commit all UN members core development responsibili- the starting point for ensuring that our to act. The national challenges we face ties of Central Denmark Region. development activities locally, regionally today have both local, regional and global The indirect goals are positively and internationally are also relevant in a consequences. The challenges must be affected when working with a global perspective. met together – in local, regional, national direct goal. and international partnerships.

Many like Central Denmark Region have adopted the 17 SDGs. However, it takes a long-term effort to include the goals in all regional development activities suppor- ting the vision of a sustainable region.

FACTS:

• Central Denmark Region is one of five regions in Denmark, cov- • The primary responsibility of Central Denmark Region is health- ers an area of 13,000 square kilometres and has a population care. This includes being responsible for somatic and psychiat- of 1.3 million people, equivalent to approximately 23% of the ric hospital services, pre-hospital emergency services, general population in Denmark. practitioners and practising specialist doctors.

• Denmark is organised at three political and administrative • The region also operates a number of specialised social care levels: the national (government), the regional (5 regions) and institutions in agreement with local municipalities. the municipal level (98 municipalities). Central Denmark Region covers 19 municipalities. • Central Denmark Region is also responsible for regional development within the areas of public transport/mobility, education, • Each region is led by a Regional Council, consisting of 41 politi- culture and environment (soil contamination, groundwater cians elected every four years. protection and raw materials planning).

• Central Denmark Region has a gross budget of 28.9 billion DKK and approximately 30,000 employees. INTRODUCTION 9

STRATEGY TRACK 01 Giving citizens the possibility to live a good life across the region STRATEGY TRACK

01XX STRATEGY TRACK 3 The park behind Herning Museum of Contemporary Art

MINI GUIDE

At the back you find an overview of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This helps you to maintain an overview while reading this strategy.

DIRECT AND INDIRECT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

The 17 UN SDGs are linked and interact. This strategy is based on all of the UN goals, but some goals are directly relevant to the core development responsibili- ties of Central Denmark Region. The indirect goals are positively affected when working with a direct goal.

How does the Central Denmark Region strategy track 01 9 10 11 17 contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals? DIRECT UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Our ambition is to develop local communi- spread more seeds. We can contribute to GOALS INDUSTRY, REDUCED SUSTAINABLE CITIES PARTNERSHIPS ties which positively interact with the UN establish attractive communities and at INNOVATION & INEQUALITIES AND COMMUNITIES FOR THE GOALS goals to ensure that cities, local com- the same time meet the development goal INFRASTRUCTURE munities and settlements are inclusive, on fighting inequality. Culture can facilita- safe, robust and sustainable. Culture is an te dialogue and break down prejudices in important tool to achieve this. The already society. flourishing culture across the region can 16 3 INDIRECT UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS PEACE, JUSTICE GOOD HEALTH & STRONG & WELL-BEING INSTITUTIONS

XX STRATEGY TRACK 3 Aarhus Light Rail started its first line in December 2017 from the Central Sta- tion to Aarhus University Hospital. More lines have opened to service a larger Giving citizens part of the region. the possibility to live a good life across the region

“The European Capital of Culture in 2017 has raised the bar and created momentum for Central Denmark Region as a cultural pioneer” 13 9 Flexible and sustainable the environmental impact of public transport. 10 Attractive cultural life across for Central Denmark Region to be a cultural infrastructure We are open to new ideas and international the entire region pioneer. The collaboration across the muni- experiences and we will involve municipaliti- Citizens wish to be flexible in relation to Culture contributes to unite the region. A cipalities on culture is continued within the es, citizens, educational institutions, trans- working life, education and leisure activiti- strong and ambitious cultural life makes framework of European Region of Culture. port service companies and other stakehol- es. We wish to have access to the internet the region attractive, interesting and ro- ders. Together we must dare to experiment everywhere and transportation must be fle- 16 bust. The appointment of Aarhus and Cen- Culture can also contribute to reduce social 11 and find new ways to meet the challenges xible and adaptable to fit our everyday needs. tral Denmark Region as European Capital inequality and activate local communities. concerning mobility in our region. of Culture in 2017 also put culture on the Being a strong culture region is a branding New transport solutions should be adapted agenda in the rural districts of the region of Central Denmark Region, which makes We also need to focus on connections in and to the individual citizen and contribute to as all 19 municipalities took part in hosting it easier to attract international attention out of the region. A good digital infrastructu- 3 reduce strain on the environment and the the one-year event. and pave the way for regional culture sta- global climate changes; maybe new solutions re with fast internet connections and adequ- keholders to take part in European part- ate cell phone coverage will be important to can even promote public health. The European Capital of Culture in 2017 nerships and network. break down geographical barriers and create has raised the bar and created momentum A new mobility plan in Central Denmark Regi- flexibility for all citizens in the region. on will give more value for money and reduce

12 STRATEGY TRACK 1 Regional buses connecting the larger cities of the region.

“Good infrastructure also includes fast internet connections and adequate cell phone coverage”

The village Sall in Favrskov Municipality was awarded Village of the Year 2018. This annual village award can in future have a more sustainable aim based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

11 Sustainable and attractive local We wish to lead the way for local communiti- communities es and make them exploit their potential and Central Denmark Region is the European Re- obtain a special role to meet the UN goals of gion of Gastronomy. Like culture, also food sustainable development.

and gastronomy are catalysts for creating 15 strong communities and local identities as Solutions to global challenges often start well as an encouragement for developing locally. The ambition is that a regional ef- local food products and tastes. fort in the rural areas will contribute with new ideas and be a part of the other tasks of We wish to take advantage of our position as the region within climate, energy solutions, an internationally acknowledged food regi- environment, health, mobility, culture and on to engage local communities, culture and access to education. The Village of the Year educational institutions to raise the gastro- award is an example of this. nomical level in the region. We will do this by further taking advantage of local ingredi- Culture and gastronomy make significant ents to make more and better food experien- contributions to ensure the good life across ces for citizens and visitors. This will create the whole region. activity within the field of food experiences, culture, nature and gastronomy – and it will develop both urban and rural districts of the region.

The gastronomical experiment “Nightshades” challenges our psychological approach to food. This and other experiences put Central Denmark Region on the gastronomy and culture map.

14 STRATEGY TRACK 1 INTRODUCTION

ÅBEN OG LÆS MERE 17

STRATEGY TRACK 02 Ensuring future-proof educations and development of skills and competencies for

everybody STRATEGY TRACK

02XX STRATEGY TRACK 3 MINI GUIDE

At the back you find an overview of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This helps you to maintain an overview while reading this strategy.

DIRECT AND INDIRECT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Central Denmark Region intends to offer a wide variety of high-quality education programmes for young people across the entire region.

How does the Central Denmark Region strategy track 02 3 4 17 contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals? DIRECT UN SUSTAINABLE UN goal 4 is central in education. This goal is cies. These two important factors are also DEVELOPMENT about equal access to quality educations and included in the UN SDGs. To do this we need GOALS GOOD HEALTH QUALITY PARTNERSHIPS possibilities for lifelong learning. The aim of a good and flexible infrastructure ensuring & WELL-BEING EDUCATION FOR THE GOALS this goal is to ensure that more young people mobility. We also need to care for the well-be- and adults have the relevant skills, including ing of our young people, as it requires good technical and vocational competencies. We mental health to complete an education. This must ensure citizens are prepared for the la- is a good starting point for getting a job and 9 8 bour market and that good jobs are available. having a good life as a citizen in Central Den- INDIRECT UN We must focus on offering good educations mark Region. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT and develop relevant skills and competen- GOALS INDUSTRY, DECENT WORK INNOVATION & & ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE GROWTH

XX STRATEGY TRACK 3 Ensuring future- proof educations and competence development for everybody

“Together we can ensure that the young people become mentally strong and confident adults with good educations leading to a good job”

Central Denmark Region wishes to have a variety of high-quality education offers all over the region. 21 4 An attractive region for students continuously rethink the creation of quality 3 Focus on well-being and mental of student counselling to get familiar with Central Denmark Region wishes to be attra- education programmes and international health among young people these challenges. The data will map out re- study environments, which also take advan- ctive for students. We thus need a focused An attractive region for students also me- asons for drop-outs and it will be possible tage of the strengths of the local communi- and dedicated effort to offer a wide variety ans a region able to retain the young peop- for the educational institutions to predict ties. 8 of high-quality education programmes for le and where drop-out rates from educati- and prevent students from dropping out. young people across the entire region. on programmes are low. This is a challenge We need citizens with good and high-quality we will solve together with municipalities, If young people do not thrive, the risk of educations in our region where industries Equal access to quality education is a part educational institutions and educational not completing their education is higher. and businesses working with environment, 9 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. counsellors. We wish to put this challenge on the agen- We experience that more and more young climate, food and energy technology devel- da. As a region, we have a good starting op rapidly. We need qualified employees and people move to the larger cities. This makes To do this, we need to know more about point for initiating collaborations with the talents to constantly develop sustainable it challenging to offer high-quality program- the challenges young people face. We can educational institutions, social psychiatry solutions. New solutions are also an impor- mes in the smaller cities of the region. use data on sickness absenteeism, atten- and municipalities to help the young pe- tant tool to lower strain on the environment dance rates, distance to educational insti- ople believe in themselves and to support and reduce climate changes. In collaboration with educational instituti- tutions, type of accommodation and use them in their completion of an education. ons, municipalities and companies, we will

20 STRATEGY TRACK 2 Learnmark Gymnasium i Horsens. laborate with educational institutions, creative en- Her en elev på HTX (teknisk studenter- eksamen). I fremtiden bliver der brug vironments and others to integrate creative skills for langt flere med tekniske og digitale and competencies in education programmes. kompetencer. Den udfordring har Region Midtjylland foreslået løsninger på i samarbejde med en lang række partnere i Den Midtjyske Teknologipagt. Lifelong learning 4 We live longer and have more active years on the labour market. At the same time, the technological development is faster than ever. We need to obtain and develop new competencies and skills – not only 9 when we are young but throughout life.

Denmark is in the top compared to others when it comes to application of technologies – especially basic technologies. The labour market will undergo dramatic changes in the years to come. There will constantly be new demands – also to the active labour force with both short and higher educations. Both young and older people must have access to flexible and high-quality education and training programmes. These programmes must be adapted to grown-ups who have been on the labour market for many years. Targeted further education and training is a way to ensure the workforce meets the demands.

We also need to work together and be better at taking advantage of digital solutions. In this way, companies and educational institutions can integrate the new technology in connection with further education and training programmes. 23

4 Ready for the future labour the region, educational and knowledge in- market stitutions, municipalities, companies and In the future, there will be a shortage of skil- organisations. Specific initiatives to ensure led workers and other people with so-called that more people will obtain knowledge and 8 STEM competencies (science, technology, competencies within natural science, digiti- Many technical and sation and technology are part of the pact practical competencies engineering and mathematics). In the past are needed when the decade, there has been an increased de- which Central Denmark Region has allocated company Borum A/S 55 million DKK to support. produces equipment for mand for these skills and expertises. road marking.

In 2017, Central Denmark Region initiated Furthermore, there is a demand for people a regional technology pact inspired by the with creative competencies; these compe- national and regional technology pacts in tencies are in demand by many different Holland. The pact is an agreement between businesses. The region will continue to col-

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STRATEGY TRACK 03 Taking care of the climate, environment and resources to ensure a sustainable development STRATEGY TRACK

03XX STRATEGY TRACK 3 Stepping stones in a park in the city of Viborg. This is both a recreational area and a climate project col- MINI GUIDE lecting surface water from the city. At the back you find an overview of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This helps you to maintain an overview while reading this strategy.

DIRECT AND INDIRECT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

How does the Central Denmark Region strategy track 03 6 7 11 12 13 15 17 contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals?

We wish to take care of the climate, en- Initiatives and a strong effort in relation vironment and resources to ensure a sus- to climate changes and environmental Clean Affordable Sustainable Responsible Climate tainable development; this speaks to the strain will contribute to the global agenda Life on Partnerships Water & & Clean Energy Cities & Production & Action Land for the Goals

core of the UN SDGs. In many ways, the in connection with two UN SDGs in par- DIRECT UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS Sanitation Communities Consumption region contributes to the global agenda, ticular: Goal 12 on promoting sustainable such as ensuring our water supply and consumption and production e.g. through avoiding soil contamination. Moreover, we procurement agreements for the hospitals comply with the UN goals to make cities and institutions in the region. Goal 13 about 3 9 14 and local communities inclusive, safe, resi- fast interventions to fight climate changes lient and sustainable. and their consequences. The region must lead the way with innovative solutions and Good Health Industry, Life below act on the challenges through strong col- & Well-being Innovation & Water laborations and partnerships. Infrastructure INDIRECT UN INDIRECT UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

XX STRATEGY TRACK 3 Taking care of the Flooding can be one of the consequences of climate, environment climate changes. and resources to ensure a sustainable development “Challenges across both local and national borders demand solutions where we pull together”

A hospital generates large amounts of plastic waste. Aarhus University Hospital works with new ways of ensuring that a large amount of the plastic can be recycled. Photo: Michael Harder 7 World-class sustainable hospitals and institutions The region is responsible for hospitals and

certain social institutions. They can serve 29 as “innovation labs” to try out green tran- 9 sition models. At hospitals we know what is The spreading of results is also a part of our changes. We must strive to take care of the coming in through purchases and we know obligation towards the global plan of acti- climate changes and translate challenges what is going out as waste. on - Agenda 21. Each government and local into sustainable improvements of society. authorities are responsible for taking sus- An example could be the use of rainwater At a hospital we can work with areas such 12 tainable initiatives in areas where human reservoirs or other climate adjustments to as waste, energy, food, buildings, transport, beings impact on the environment. develop recreational areas, increase variati- water, chemicals, goods and services. More- on – biodiversity – in nature and over, we can work with integrated solutions We face climate changes across the hospital. This “mini-society” re- 11 together bring nature closer to the cities. The challen- flects the challenges in our surrounding so- Major transitions of production methods ges crossing both local and national borders ciety. This makes it possible for us to devel- and consumer patterns at the global level require solutions where we pull together. op solutions that are beneficial to the region take time. Meanwhile, there have been and Currently, the region has strong partners- and to our both private and public collabora- 13 still are some environmental consequences. hips such as the six-year-long climate adju- tors. Our ambition is to create some of the Climate changes will lead to more and hea- stment project Coast to Coast Climate Chal- world’s most sustainable hospitals. vier rain, ocean levels and temperatures will lenge, which has received DKK 50 million rise. These challenges go beyond the bor- from the EU LIFE programme. Central Denmark Region has positive experi- 14 ders of municipalities, regions and countri- ences with collaborations within renewable es. The challenges must be solved by diffe- energy and circular economy. Broad net- rent kinds of climate adjustments. works and partnerships provide more knowledge and better solutions; and the results 15 We must be on the forefront and find new cause a ripple effect. solutions and ways to adjust to the climate

28 STRATEGY TRACK 3 dump-site with chemical waste from the new ice age would be the only way to get production of pesticides and mercury pro- new raw materials, so we have to intensify ducts. our focus on recycling together with other relevant partners. Currently, the region collaborates with clean-tech companies with the aim of devel- The region will be more involved in promo- oping new remediation technologies. These ting alternative, sustainable solutions so we news methods can lead to cheaper and more use fewer raw materials and avoid transpor- sustainable ways to clean up the chemical tation of materials. We also have to avoid im- dump-site at Groyne 42. Such solutions may port of raw materials from abroad. be beneficial at Harboøre Tange but also in other parts of the world with similar types of Within the environment and climate area, soil contamination. the region will be focused on bringing our knowledge and expertise into play by esta- 12 Necessary focus on raw blishing broad collaborations. Together we materials and recycling can make better efforts and create more Raw materials are scarce all over the wor- results. ld. However, in Central Denmark Region we 13 have large gravel pits supplying the active building industry with tons of sand, gravel and stones. The sites where we can find raw materials in our region are getting fewer. A

A so-called climate road in Central Denmark Region, which can absorb increasing amounts of rain. This is part of the EU project Coast to Coast Climate Challenge Photo: Morten Telling 31

3 Clean drinking water 3 Experts in soil contamination – a scarce resource? Central Denmark Region is in the frontline In Denmark, the drinking water supply is concerning competencies in and knowled- based entirely on groundwater undergoing ge of soil contamination. The region’s main 6 only a minor filtration process before distri- 15 task is to identify, investigate and remediate buted to consumers. any soil contamination that poses a risk for human health, the groundwater or the en- Our drinking water is threatened by conta- vironment. mination; part of the contamination happe- ned decades ago, but it also happens today. At Harboøre Tange on the west coast of the It can have consequences for the supply of region, Central Denmark Region is managing non-contaminated tap water and it is a ma- one of the most contaminated areas in Den- jor task to ensure clean drinking water for mark. The contamination derives from a for- the future generations. mer company producing pesticides for the agricultural industry. The regional authorities play an important role in taking care of the ground water to- One of the contaminated sites at Harboø- Harboøre Tange is one of the most contaminated area in Central Denmark gether with the municipalities, the national re Tange is located on the beach (Groyne Region. Polluted sand and soil from a government and water supply companies. 42). This contamination originates from a chemical waste depot will be used in tests to find new sustainable methods to manage contaminated soil.

30 STRATEGY TRACK 3 INTRODUCTION

STRATEGY TRACK 04 33 Paving the way for a more sustainable and efficient citizen-centred healthcare system of high quality STRATEGY TRACK

04XX STRATEGY TRACK 3 A telemedicine solution makes it possible for some patients to have a consultation from their own home with a nurse at the hospital. MINI GUIDE

At the back you find an overview of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This helps you to maintain an overview while reading this strategy.

DIRECT AND INDIRECT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

How does the Central Denmark Region strategy track 04 3 9 17 contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals? DIRECT UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT We wish to be a region with healthy citi- The healthcare system will be open to new GOALS GOOD HEALTH INDUSTRY, PARTNERSHIPS zens. The aim of the UN SDG number 3 is partnerships and new ways to collaborate & WELL-BEING INNOVATION & FOR THE GOALS to ensure a healthy life for all and promote to find alternative solutions and innovati- INFRASTRUCTURE well-being in all age groups. The strategy ve ways to deliver healthcare services. A of Central Denmark Region supports this. new way in healthcare innovation is cultu- We strengthen efforts to find innovative re. Culture can play an active role in treat- 10 solutions in our healthcare system to en- ment and care as a tool to fight inequality INDIRECT UN sure a continued high level of quality in our in society and health in line with UN goal SUSTAINABLE services. number 10. DEVELOPMENT GOALS REDUCED INEQUALITIES

XX STRATEGY TRACK 3 Paving the way for a more sustainable and efficient citizen-centred healthcare system of high quality

“Improved digitisation is an effective way for citizens to feel closer to the healthcare system

with user-friendly IT solutions” A digital overview of patient flow at relevant hospital departments is a useful tool for healthcare staff. Photo: Agata Lenczewska-Madsen

An app used by all acute facilities in Central Denmark Region. Staff across hospitals have direct access to and can type key information into the electronic health record. Photo: Agata Lenczewska-Madsen 3 Health innovation – the driver of Nutrition – an example of health and educational institutions, companies and an efficient healthcare system innovation citizens. Together we will develop and crea- 37 Central Denmark Region wishes to strengt- Development of new food products, functio- te new solutions benefitting our health and hen our efforts in creating and using new nal foods, which can contribute positively to socio-economics. technology and digital solutions. Improved our health is one of many examples of health 9 digitisation is an effective way for citizens innovation. In product development, the re- IT solutions – an example of he- to feel closer to the healthcare system with gion is experienced in connecting relevant alth innovation user-friendly IT solutions. At the same time, health professional stakeholders with the All over the world, we look for solutions pro- the new solutions will make the healthcare business community. viding more health and safety for the money. system more efficient and sustainable. For more than a decade, Central Denmark The electronic health record is a good To make a strategic direction for health in- Region has invested in growth and innovati- example of an innovative solution based on novation is the first step towards new initi- on within the food business. Today, we have citizens’ health data. The record contributes atives and solutions for the future. This will a well-functioning research and develop- to establish coherent and optimal patient benefit both citizens and companies produ- ment environment within food innovation. pathways across sectors, between hospital cing lasting products for the global market. This must continue in the future and we now and primary care in the municipality. A strategic forum for innovation including focus our contribution on e.g. solutions to research and educational institutions, gene- nutritional challenges together with other Technology and digitisation in the healthca- ral practitioners, the region and companies regions, municipalities, hospitals, research re sector attract considerable attention and will suggest specific efforts to help realise the health innovation potential in our region.

36 STRATEGY TRACK 4 European Region of Culture is the cultural collaboration between the region and its 19 municipalities. The project Rethink Ageing has been supported by the region. It consists of amateur dancers above the age of 60 years. Health is a positive “side effect” for the dancers. 39

have high priority in Europe. Some of the Central Denmark Region has solid research 3 Culture to benefit health ses and book clubs where people with stress solutions may thus be developed through and development environments, which can For the citizens, health and new solutions or depression read together at the region’s EU programmes and international collabo- contribute to develop new products to be- can be other things than just a visit to the public libraries. rations. nefit the health of citizens, if we build on general practitioner or the municipal reha- this and facilitate a closer collaboration bet- bilitation facility. Participation in cultural The healthcare system should be open to 3 New possibilities with life ween clinicians and researchers on one side 10 activities can play an important role for our the new services. Experiences are positive science and private companies and investors on the physical and mental health. using alternatives to the traditional techno- The region wishes to strengthen the posi- other. logical and medical offers. tion of life science, which is characterized Combining culture and health attracts con- by public and private partnerships. Resear- At the same time, the Central Denmark Regi- siderable attention in the western world, 9 chers, hospitals and private companies col- on Technology Pact is focused on promoting where more and more people are affected laborate to find e.g. new types of drugs and educations in health science and techno- by stress, anxiety and depression. medical equipment. logy, which is necessary for the life science business. This is done in collaboration with In Central Denmark Region, we will be on the Life science contributes to create innovati- educational and knowledge institutions. forefront developing and combining culture on and new services at hospitals and in the and health based on the latest research. We primary care health services. have e.g. a choir for patients with lung disea-

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CLEAN GOOD HEALTH QUALITY GENDER WATER & NO POVERTY ZERO HUNGER & WELL-BEING EDUCATION EQUALITY SANITATION

Global poverty rates have been more Rapid economic growth and increa- Despite incredible progress, more Education is one of the most power- More equality and a strengthening Shortage of water affects more than than halved since 1990, but too many sed agricultural production have than six million children die before the ful and tested methods to obtain sus- of female rights and possibilities are 40% of the global population. This is still fight to fulfil basic human needs nearly reduced the number of mal- age of five. Hundreds of women die in tainable development. The goal is to necessary to promote a sustainable alarming and is expected to increase such as access to adequate amounts nourished people by 50%. Unfor- connection with childbirth and AIDS ensure that all children will complete development. Elimination of all types with increasing global temperatures of food, clean drinking water and sa- tunately, hunger is still a huge barrier is the most common cause of death a primary and secondary education, of discrimination against women and caused by climate changes. Univer- nitation. Elimination of poverty will to development in many countries. among young people in Sub-Saharan free of charge, before 2030. More- girls is not only a fundamental hu- sal access to safe and cheap drinking take a targeted effort in vulnerable Elimination of hunger requires in- Africa. These deaths could be avoided over, gender-related and economic man right, but it also has a multiplier water for all before 2030 demands groups, increased access to basic re- ternational collaboration to ensure through improvements in prevention inequality will be abolished to ob- effect across all other development i.e. that we protect and restore wa- sources and services as well as sup- investments in infrastructure and te- and treatment, education, immuniza- tain universal access to high-quality areas. ter-related ecosystems and invest in port to societies affected by conflicts chnology, which may improve agricul- tion campaigns as well as sexual and further education. infrastructure. and climate-related disasters. tural productivity. reproductive health.

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INDUSTRY, RESPONSIBLE AFFORDABLE DECENT WORK INNOVATION & REDUCED SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION & & CLEAN ENERGY & ECONOMIC GROWTH INFRASTRUCTURE INEQUALITIES CITIES & COMMUNITIES CONSUMPTION

Every fifth person still has no ac- The goal is to promote constant Constant investment in infrastruc- The growing inequality requires ac- More than half of the world’s popu- Economic growth and sustainable cess to electricity. Because of the economic growth by creating higher ture and innovation is decisive for tion and adoption of sensible politics lation now live in cities. Sustainable development mean that we must increasing demand, there is a need productivity and technological break- economic growth and development. strengthening the lowest income development can only be obtained if reduce our environmental footprint for an increase in the production of throughs. Focus on politics beneficial As more than half of the world’s po- groups and promoting more econo- we change the way we build and con- and change the way we produce and renewable energy globally. Universal for an entrepreneurial culture and pulation live in cities, transportation mic involvement from all groups in trol our cities. Making cities safer and consume our goods and resources. access to electricity at an affordable creation of jobs will be the key to this. and renewable energy will be increa- society regardless of gender, race or more sustainable means to guaran- If we should meet the goal, we must price before 2030 requires invest- At the same time, it is important to singly important similar to growth of ethnicity. Inequality is a global pro- tee access to safe and cheap accom- efficiently control our natural re- ments in clean energy sources such eradicate forced labour, slavery and new industries and information and blem requiring global solutions. This modation as well as improvements of sources, the way we dispose of toxic as sun, wind and thermic energy. human trafficking. communication technologies. means e.g. improvements in the re- housing in slum areas. This also re- waste and polluted substances. That gulation and monitoring of financial quires investments in infrastructure is why it is important to encourage markets and institutions. and green public places. companies and consumers to recycle and reduce the amount of waste.

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PEACE, CLIMATE LIFE BELOW LIFE ON JUSTICE & STRONG PARTNERSHIPS ACTION WATER LAND INSTITUTIONS FOR THE GOALS

All countries in the world experience The world’s oceans - their temperatu- Our life depends on the earth con- The goal is to ensure that all types Effective partnerships are needed to the dramatic consequences of the re, chemistry, current and life – drive cerning nutrition and livelihood. As of violence are reduced and that meet the sustainable development climate changes. Moreover, global global systems that make the earth an example, plants supply 80% of our long-lasting solutions to conflicts and goals. This applies to all kinds of part- warming causes long-term changes habitable for human kind. Manage- diet and farming is an important eco- insecurities are found in collaborati- nerships – public, public-private and to our climate system. If the political ment of this vital resource is decisive nomic resource and means for devel- on with governments and local com- partnerships with the civil society. will is there and combined with a bro- for humans but also for alleviating opment. In addition, the goal is impor- munities. Strengthening of constitu- The world is more closely connected ad range of technical measures, it is the consequences of climate chan- tant to alleviate the consequences of tional rights and promotion of human than ever and there is a need for glo- possible to curb the climate changes. ges. Overfishing and ocean pollution climate changes. rights are central to this process. bal engagement and collaboration to This requires an immediate collective are among the challenges. realise the goals. effort. Follow us: fn17.rm.dk #regionmedverdensmål #dksdg #fn17midt

Cover photo taken in 2018 on the new motorway near Tvis and Holstebro in Western Jutland. The motorway opened shortly after.

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