Denmark is generally and has historically been a robust country in relation to climate-related incidents. This must, among other things, be seen in the context of geographical conditions, where, for example, Denmark, unlike several other European countries, does not have mountains or large rivers. Agricultural land is well-drained and many farmers are able to irrigate in dry periods. Moreover, the Danish population is aware of, and uses, systematic warning systems of extreme
weather events and the consequences of such events. Overall, Denmark has been able to handle the incidents that have occurred so far.
This may be challenged in the longer term, however, if the necessary protective and preventive measures are not taken and/or if effects of climate change become more severe than assumed.