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The Changhua County Government has recently decided to draw lessons from Denmark, a country known for its remarkable achievements in green transition and sustainable development, to address the challenges posed by global climate change. As climate issues become increasingly severe, the role of local governments is growing in importance. The Changhua County Government aims to enhance its local environmental policies and measures through this learning journey, laying a stronger foundation for future sustainable development.

Denmark has long been a leader in environmental protection and renewable energy, with its government actively promoting the use of renewable sources like wind and solar energy. As a small but affluent nation, Denmark has also showcased its robust green policies and environmental measures on the international stage, providing a strong example for other countries, particularly those in developing regions.

Officials from the Changhua County Government have stated that they plan to visit Denmark within the next couple of months to observe its practices. Specific cities and projects are currently being planned, and the delegation will engage in in-depth exchanges with local governments and businesses to explore how Denmark's successful experiences can be adapted to Changhua's context.

Moreover, the officials emphasized that, despite facing unique environmental challenges such as flooding and land development pressures, they hope to gain new insights that could strengthen the local government's environmental capabilities by learning from Denmark's successful practices.

Denmark's renewable energy strategies, particularly its diverse measures to minimize carbon emissions and manage waste effectively, will be highly beneficial for Changhua. In recent years, Denmark has become a model for many countries due to its innovative environmental technologies. The Changhua County Government is eagerly looking forward to introducing modern technologies and ideas that will promote the development of local green industries.

According to reports, Denmark has achieved one of the highest proportions of renewable energy usage globally and aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030. The Changhua County Government hopes to leverage this experience to increase the proportion of renewable energy in the local region, creating more suitable green policies.

The ultimate goal of this collaboration is to translate Denmark's green achievements into concrete action plans for Changhua, blending green economics with sustainable development to benefit local residents, improve living standards, and contribute positively to global climate change efforts.