TLDR

• Even in Denmark, which ranks high in the SDGs ranking, there are challenges.
• Design can suggest new ways of interacting and living.
• “Designing the structure” of business models and social impact
• When achieving sustainable goals, focus on "consumer society" before focusing on products and environmental issues.
• People are involved in the process as stakeholders, thinking together and doing trial and error.

This time's topic is "SDGs".

“SDGs Achievement Ranking”

Do you know about the "SDGs Achievement Ranking"? In this ranking, which has been published every year since 2016, Denmark ranked first in 2019 and has remained at the top ever since.
In Denmark, there are many initiatives that contribute to the SDGs in daily life.
Examples include the use of bicycles and the existence of wind power plants. I have the impression that many visitors from Japan come to Denmark and experience the positive aspects of the TZ festival as a whole. It is believed that this "society as a whole" contributes to achieving the SDGs.
　Bicycles are also a popular means of transportation in daily life in Denmark. SDGs initiatives are integrated into our daily lives, such as using wind power plants when commuting by bicycle and using district heating in our daily lives.

ABASALON experience

In Denmark, there are times when you feel connected to society. For example, the restaurant ``ABSALON'' provides an opportunity to casually meet people you don't know. Although the initiative is simple, I feel it has a great impact.
At ABSALON, people can enjoy meals together, and by sharing a table with others instead of sitting at your own table, new connections and communities are created. This allows people to interact with each other and feel socially connected.
Focusing on design thinking, design is considered important in Denmark. We are focusing not only on products and interiors, but also on business models and creating systems for social impact. Danish design focuses on combining functionality and beauty, and aims to improve people's lives.

What can design do?

We believe it is important to look at the consumer society and focus on curbing consumption that leads to environmental problems. Places like ABSALON encourage people to use and share things with care. This enables sustainable consumption and efficient use of resources.
The power of design can propose new ways of interacting and living. Design is also important as a way to approach issues, allowing people to participate in the process as stakeholders, creating a space for thinking and experimenting together. Denmark has a deep-rooted culture of citizen engagement and co-creation, and is working to solve social issues through design.

What are the future challenges for Denmark?

However, Denmark also needs to continue working towards the SDGs. CO2 emissions regulations set out in the Paris AgreementNot yet reached、Challenges remain for a sustainable society. The Danish government is working on a variety of initiatives, including the use of renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, and sustainable agriculture. Citizens are also actively participating in efforts to contribute to the SDGs in their daily lives, such as by saving energy and recycling. These initiatives are an important step towards realizing a sustainable society in Denmark.

By learning about Denmark's SDGs initiatives and design thinking, you can gain inspiration to create a more sustainable society.AndI'm thinkingMasu. It is important for each person to make small changes in their consciousness and take action.

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