ISLAMABAD: The embassy of Denmark in Islamabad hosted a two-day showcasing and dialogue event on Sustainable Water Resource Management on 3-4 June 2026 as part of its efforts to initiate a potential partnership between Denmark and Pakistan in the water sector.
The event brought together representatives from Pakistani government institutions, academia, research organisations, development partners, and Danish technical experts to exchange knowledge and explore opportunities for future cooperation in groundwater management, hydrogeological mapping, and sustainable water use.
The Danish delegation included experts from Aarhus University and TEMcompany ApS, who presented Danish experiences and technical approaches related to groundwater mapping, satellite-based analysis, geophysical technologies, and integrated water resource management.
Designed as a dialogue-oriented platform, the event prioritised Pakistani perspectives and sector priorities, allowing stakeholders to share key challenges, policy considerations, and institutional needs related to water resource management.
Opening the event, Maja Derrous Mortensen, Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan, highlighted the importance of equal partnerships and locally driven cooperation.
“This initiative is about listening, learning, and exploring together where collaboration can be meaningful. Sustainable partnerships are built through dialogue, mutual respect, and shared ownership,” said Ambassador Mortensen.
The second day featured a live field demonstration of Danish geophysical equipment, offering participants practical insight into subsurface mapping technologies and their potential application within Pakistan’s hydrogeological context.
The Embassy of Denmark noted that the engagement represents an initial step toward identifying potential areas for future collaboration, including technical exchanges, pilot initiatives, research cooperation, and capacity building aligned with Pakistan’s priorities and needs.
