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There is no substitute for water. Future development will depend on how water can be managed and shared, climate change adaptation can be implemented, and water quality can be improved. DHI has been committed to advancing and sharing knowledge of water environments for over half a century. Working within the entire water cycle, we innovate new ways to use, manage and live with water and protect water-related ecosystems.

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Addressing wetland challenges in South Africa

The Global Wetland Watch (GWW) recently completed a 10-day mission to South Africa focused on advancing global initiatives for wetland management and restoration.
The mission included workshops and field trips designed to address national wetland challenges, explore innovative solutions and advance the creation of a comprehensive global wetland data platform. As wetlands continue to play a crucial role in carbon capture, biodiversity conservation and water purification, the urgency to protect these ecosystems has never been greater. This mission marked a significant step toward providing critical data that will empower countries worldwide to safeguard their wetland habitats.
 
‘This visit reinforced the power of community-driven conservation, proving that sustainable land management can safeguard both nature and livelihoods. It also confirmed our knowledge that protecting wetlands is not just letting nature be alone but can in some cases require significant resources to avoid invasive species damaging the wetlands,’ states Torsten Bondo, Business Development Manager at DHI's Earth Observation Centre of Excellence and collaborator on Global Wetland Watch.
 
The team visited several key wetland sites across South Africa, engaging with over 80 stakeholders from national and local authorities, including environmental and agricultural officials, wetland managers and field specialists. These discussions highlighted the pressing issues wetlands face in the country, including urbanisation, invasive species and climate change, while also emphasising the vital role of data in effective wetland management.
Over the next year, GWW will continue collaborating with pilot countries like South Africa to refine the platform’s capabilities, with the official global portal set to launch in 2026. This initiative will provide countries with essential data on wetland types, habitat conditions and surface water dynamics, helping them to make informed decisions on wetland protection and restoration.
‘Seeing firsthand the delicate balance between human impact, ecological function and conservation efforts in South Africa, everyone in our team left with a deeper appreciation for the urgent need to protect and restore these invaluable ecosystems. GWW work is even more urgent for us now!’, adds Torsten Bondo.
As GWW moves forward, the team remains committed to delivering actionable insights and solutions for the global conservation of wetlands, ensuring these ecosystems continue to thrive for generations to come. 
 


DHI appoints international profile with expertise in business development and innovation to the board 

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Thomas G. Schmidt joins the Board of Directors at DHI A/S, bringing extensive international experience and a strong background in strategy, business development and technology to the company. He replaces Michael Rosenvold, who has been a member of the board since 2018. 
DHI has appointed Thomas G. Schmidt, an international profile with expertise spanning strategy, business development and innovation, to its Board of Directors at the company's annual general meeting.
 
Thomas G. Schmidt has more than 27 years of experience with strategy and business development from McKinsey &amp; Company. Over the course of his career, he has held leadership roles at McKinsey’s offices in Copenhagen, Los Angeles and Santiago de Chile, and served as managing partner for McKinsey in Denmark. In addition to his tenure at McKinsey, Thomas G. Schmidt is an experienced board member and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of 21st.BIO, a company leveraging advanced technology platforms to address some of the world’s most pressing resource challenges. 
 
Jakob Thomasen, Chairman of the Board of DHI, says: 
  
‘Thomas has solid experience in strategy and business development, with deep expertise in enabling technology-driven knowledge companies to scale globally. His strength with respect to DHI lies in bridging business, technology and innovation, making him an invaluable addition to DHI’s Board of Directors. Thomas joins the board at the perfect time in DHI’s growth journey, and I look forward to the cooperation.’ 
 
Thomas G. Schmidt states: 
'DHI is a very exciting company with an important mission to protect water and life in water using research-based technology and advisory services. I look forward to playing my part in ensuring that DHI is in as strong a position as possible in their work on solving one of the world’s most urgent challenges.’
 
Thomas G. Schmidt replaces Michael Rosenvold, who has been a member of DHI's Board of Directors since 2018. Jakob Thomasen says:
'On behalf of the entire board, I would like to thank Michael for his dedicated contribution to DHI and the strong collaboration across the board and leadership team. I have personally and professionally greatly appreciated the collaboration.’

DHI’s results for 2024 show strong growth and major investments in research, development and innovation, driving impressive bottom-line performance. With an organic growth of 11.3% and a total revenue of EUR 147.0 million, DHI has achieved its strongest financial results to date.
DHI is seeing an increasing need for methods and tools that can help governments and companies overcome global challenges related to water and the environment. The company’s 2024 results mark the highest revenue in its history, following another year of impressive double-digit growth. DHI remains committed to significant investments in research, development and innovation, with a total RD&amp;I investment of EUR 15.4 million in 2024.
Order inflow totalled an all-time high of EUR 170.1 million in 2024. Revenue increased organically by 11.3%, setting a new record at EUR 147.0 million. EBITDA more than doubled from the year before, ending at EUR 5.0 million, while EBIT was EUR 2.4 million for the year, also a significant improvement from last year. 
‘It is very encouraging that our growth strategy delivers such excellent results. We are growing thanks to our ambitious clients, who set the bar very high to safeguard water and water environments. Our 1,100 employees, working all over the world, are leading experts within our fields, and their unique expertise is in high demand’, states Mette Vestergaard, Chief Executive Officer at DHI.
DHI continues to prioritise research and development in knowledge and digital solutions to, for example, forecast cloudburst impacts in cities, predict extreme wave conditions at future offshore wind farms and protect coastal areas from erosion and flooding.
’We are investing heavily in research and innovation and have pooled all our research and development initiatives into a new global centre. In close collaboration with our clients and partners, we develop knowledge, data and technology that contribute to solving the global water and environmental challenges’, states Mette Vestergaard. 
Innovation for a sustainable futureIn 2024, DHI launched several new products that enable analyses and simulations of changes in water environments. An example is DHI BlueCast, which helps clients in the offshore industry identify optimal locations for offshore wind turbines in areas with varying ocean depths and complex current conditions. An expansion of the FEFLOW software has improved the solution’s ability to forecast fluctuations in groundwater. In 2024, DHI took part in 2,800 projects globally, focusing on better water management, climate adaptation and sustainable development. 
’Climate change and inefficient water management stress the world’s water resources, environment and biodiversity. There are problems with water shortage, pollution and threatened ecosystems all over the world. There is an imminent need for innovation and resilient solutions, and we will continue our focus on developing technology, expertise and strong partnerships. Our results in 2024 enable us to continue our work on enabling a sustainable future', says Mette Vestergaard.

Invitation to free testing of floating offshore wind turbine concept at DHI

DHI is excited to offer a unique opportunity for developers and innovators to test their concepts for Floating Offshore Wind Turbine (FOWT) foundation for free in our offshore wave basin. This opportunity is part of the ongoing FloatLab project, funded by Innovation Fund Denmark.
FloatLab will help lower the threshold for enterprises to test new ideas and concepts for floating foundations. The tests will allow for high-level proof of concept and improvements in an early phase of development or optimisation of existing foundation designs.
We are offering two weeks of access to our offshore wave basin. You will bring the physical model of your scaled FOWT foundation, and we will assist you with two weeks of testing.
Submit your floating offshore wind foundation concept for evaluation, and we will select the most innovative and promising design for offshore wave basin testing. We will choose the concept with the highest level of innovation and potential for the floating offshore wind industry. Our wish is to engage the academic and industrial floating wind community with the FloatLab project results and increase awareness of the benefits of physical model tests. 
 
Practical information:

Application deadline: 1 May, 2025
Location of testing: DHI A/S, Hoersholm, Denmark
Expected date of test: Mid August 2025

 
How to apply:

Send an e-mail to Danilo Tomaselli, describing your FOWT foundation concept. Material such as pictures and drawings is strongly recommended.
Our experts will evaluate all submissions based on innovation, feasibility and impact.
The selected concept will receive two weeks free access to our offshore wave basin. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to validate design, optimise performance and gain expert insights. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Danilo Tomaselli. 
 
We look forward to seeing your innovative ideas in action!

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