WATER x FUTURE – Presented by Aquaporin

Water ambassadors on a mission

May 25, 2022 Aquaporin Season 1 Episode 13
WATER x FUTURE – Presented by Aquaporin
Water ambassadors on a mission
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Andreas Herfelt and Ulrik Hansen Folkmann, two of Denmark’s newly appointed water ambassadors, give an insight into their unusual jobs and the missions they are on in, respectively, Rome in Italy and Chicago in the US. According to both of them, Denmark is a leading country in water innovation, and their purpose is to draw attention to how Denmark can lead the way in support of the environment and the Danish export strategy for water. 

Both Rome and Chicago experience major water loss, and the cities’ water consumption lies way above average. Spotlighting the importance of water, the most valuable resource on Earth, Herfelt and Folkmann seek business opportunities and facilitate contact between Danish and local companies to scale Denmark’s export of water solutions and technologies. 

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Intro to WATER x FUTURE podcast series
Intro to episode 13: "Water ambassadors on a mission"
Welcome to Ulrik Hansen Folkmann, Water Ambassador in Chicago
Can you tell us what your role is?
Can you give us an overview over the water challenges in Chicago and the US?
What is it Denmark is so good at?
You are not a typical diplomat. What is your background?
What is the best part of being a water ambassador?
What does water mean to you?
How long will you remain a water ambassador and what is your goal?
Welcome to Andreas Herfelt, Water Ambassador in Rome
What is your role as a water ambassador?
What is your background?
What are the water challenges in Rome and Italy?
What do you do as a water ambassador then?
What is the best part of being a water ambassador?
What does water mean to you?
How long will you be in that role as a water ambassador?
Reflections
Outro and intro to the next episode