To commemorate the occasion, the leaders signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to share knowledge and best practices to address mutual concerns. The MOU commits to furthering both government’s efforts to find resilient water management solutions, improve climate mitigation, advance environmental restoration, and develop efficient water and wastewater management practices.
Public Works Director Carol Haddock also signed an agreement with Denmark Consul General Morten Siem Lynge to explore possibilities of energy optimization and resource recovery at wastewater treatment plants.
Following the signing, participants took part in virtual and in-person discussions covering a wide range of topics, including resilience, water management, infrastructure, and climate.
It is through partnerships like this one with Denmark that allow us to meet the challenges of climate change and achieve a greener and more sustainable world. We look forward to our collaboration and knowledge sharing to provide a better quality of life for all of our citizens. If this world is to be saved, it will take each and every one of us to do it. And, as the Chair of Climate Mayors and the mayor of this city I don’t think there could be a better relationship than the one we establish with Denmark.
Mayor Turner serves as the Chair of Climate Mayors, a bipartisan network of more than 470 U.S. mayors demonstrating climate leadership through meaningful actions in their communities.
In addition to this partnership, and the City’s participation in the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED for Cities Local Government Leadership Program, Houston continues to emerge as a climate and resilience leader.
Houston released the Resilient Houston Strategy and the Houston Climate Action Plan in 2020, the Houston Incentives for Green Development in 2019 and 10 Complete Communities Action Plans in 2018 and 2020 and is in the progress of implementing the goals, targets, and actions prioritized within these plans.