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Mikkel Sølbeck

Sector: Sustainable urban planning / Consultant Sustainability -ESG-accreditation

Expertise: Sustainability Strategist

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Educational Experience

MSc in Land Management, Arealforvaltning og Planlægning Aalborg University Copenhagen - 2016

Aalborg University Copenhagen (2014–2016). Advanced focus on spatial planning and sustainable land development.

BSc in Surveying, Planning and Land Management Aalborg University Copenhagen - 2014

Rigorous technical foundation in property formation and mapping

Executive Sustainability Program - IE Business School and European Business Forum - 2026

Intensive leadership training in circular economy, ESG and scaling innovation

Winter Academy (Alternative Housing) Concito & Realdania - 2019

Deep-dive into alternative housing concepts and sustainable construction

The Incubators Program AAU Innovation

Selected for hands-on entrepreneurial training in startup methodology and urban innovation

Awards & Recognitions

Zero3 – Climate-KIC Award-Winner - 2019

Recognized for pioneering decentralized circular economy and urban metabolism solutions.

Rainflower (Nordic Climate-KIC - 2019

Awarded for clean-tech urban water innovation and climate-responsive rainwater collection.

Available to work internationally

Yes

I'm available to work

Freelance

Part time

Hourly

What I specialize in

  • Holistic Innovation & Green Solution Transformation: Driving cutting-edge, regenerative innovations from concept to scale. Grounded in award-winning sustainability programs (Climate-KIC, Zero3, and Rainflower), specializing in decentralized circular economy solutions, urban metabolism, clean-tech water innovation, and turning visionary green ideas into tangible, real-world impact.

  • Regenerative Transformation & Sustainable Strategy: Driving systemic change by moving beyond traditional compliance. Specializing in ESG frameworks, upcoming CSRD requirements, and circular economy models to turn long-term green visions into operational reality.

  • Complex Infrastructure & End-to-End Project Management: Spearheading large-scale, complex infrastructure and urban development projects (from railways and light rail to municipal planning) with a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams from A to Z.

  • Ecosystem Building, Culture & Leadership: Unlocking human potential and organizational synergy through human-centered leadership. Merging strategy with living tissue—culture, community, and active collaboration—to build resilient, high-impact networks and future-proof organizations.

  • Community-Led Innovation, Governance & Thought Leadership: Driving grassroots and institutional transformation through hands-on strategic work at Kjøbenhavns Boldklub (KB) to build modern "Blue Zone" ecosystems, combined with thought leadership and advocacy for sustainable future solutions through the LinkedIn newsletter "Unlocking the Future Game".

  • Academic Alignment & Industry Standards: Bridging the gap between academic frameworks and real-world execution through my role as an external examiner at Aalborg University (Department of Sustainability and Planning), evaluating sustainable land management and spatial planning.

  • Area, Rights & Regulatory Authority: Deep technical and legal expertise in land acquisition, expropriations, cadastral work, Environmental Impact Assessments (VVM/EIA), and the Danish Building and Planning Acts.

  • Stakeholder Management & Consensus Building: Bridging the gap between public authorities, municipalities, legal teams, contractors, and communities to secure political alignment, resolve conflicts, and create lasting organizational consensus.

Previous projects

  • "Unlocking the Future Game" – LinkedIn Newsletter & Thought Leadership (Present)

    Shaping the discourse on infrastructure, culture, and green transition. Publishing and curating a professional newsletter exploring how to transform traditional sectors (like sports and infrastructure) into sustainable, regenerative catalysts. Merging strategy, human DNA, and circular principles to inspire cross-sector collaboration and resilient thinking.

  • Kjøbenhavns Boldklub (KB) – Sustainable Value Chain & "Blue Zone" Ecosystem (Dec 2024 – Present)

    Driving institutional and cultural transformation in a historic sports club. Spearheading strategic ESG initiatives, onboarding frameworks, and circular value chains to turn a 150-year-old institution into a living, regenerative "Blue Zone" ecosystem focused on high life quality, community cohesion, and upcoming CSRD requirements.

  • Banedanmark – Railway Capacity Expansion & Electrification (July 2024 – Present)

    Navigating complexity in national infrastructure. Managing area and environmental matters for critical railway development projects, including Environmental Impact Assessments (VVM/EIA), cadastral work, and high-stakes stakeholder coordination to secure essential land rights for future-proof, green public transportation.

  • Metroselskabet & Capital Light Rail – Multi-Municipal Light Rail Development (Apr 2019 – June 2024)

    From concept to construction across municipal boundaries. Led complex area and rights management for the Capital Light Rail, masterminding expropriations, high-level negotiations, land agreements, and stakeholder relations while balancing technical interfaces and public-private interests from A to Z.

  • Zero3 & Rainflower – Climate-KIC Award-Winning Innovation Projects (2018 – 2019)

    Pioneering decentralized circular economy and clean-tech solutions. Co-developed regenerative urban metabolism systems (closing the waste-energy-food loop via micro-scale AD technology) and multifunctional, climate-responsive rainwater collectors designed to boost urban resilience and reduce freshwater withdrawal.

  • Copenhagen Municipality (Center for Urban Planning) – Urban Development & Statutory Planning (May 2017 – Apr 2019)

    Shaping sustainable urban spaces. Spearheaded urban development processes and regulatory frameworks under the Danish Building and Planning Acts, skillfully balancing urban aesthetics, building density, technical requirements, and cross-functional stakeholder dialogue.

  • Aalborg University – Department of Sustainability and Planning (March 2026 – Present)

    Bridging academia and industry standards. Appointed external examiner evaluating Master's and Bachelor's theses within land management, spatial planning, and cadastral law—ensuring strong alignment between academic frameworks and real-world sustainable land development.

How can I help you

I help organizations, leaders, and communities bridge the gap between visionary green ambitions and real-world execution. Guided by the philosophy of Ikigai—where purpose, passion, and systemic impact align—I unlock the potential to transform traditional structures into living, regenerative ecosystems.

Whether I am managing complex infrastructure projects from A to Z, driving ESG and circular strategies in historic institutions like Kjøbenhavns Boldklub, or scaling green innovations through Climate-KIC programs, my focus is always the same: uniting people, culture, and planet to create lasting value. We cannot solve complex systemic challenges in isolation—it requires cross-disciplinary collaboration and human-centered leadership.

You can bring me in to help you:

  • Drive Regenerative & ESG Transformation: Move beyond mere compliance. I help organizations integrate strategic ESG frameworks, prepare for upcoming CSRD requirements, and implement circular economy models (such as waste-energy-food loops) that future-proof your business.

  • Navigate Complex Infrastructure & Urban Development: From concept to execution (A-to-Z), I manage large-scale infrastructure, light rail, and urban planning projects, masterminding area management, Environmental Impact Assessments (VVM/EIA), and regulatory frameworks.

  • Build High-Impact Ecosystems & Culture: Sustainable transitions live in the human tissue—culture and leadership. I help organizations move away from rigid corporate silos and build human-centered, collaborative networks that foster resilience, strong community cohesion, and lasting organizational consensus.

  • Facilitate High-Stakes Stakeholder Alignment: I act as the trusted bridge between public authorities, municipalities, legal teams, contractors, and private stakeholders—turning potential conflicts into political and organizational harmony.

  • Accelerate Green Innovation: Drawing on an award-winning innovation background (Climate-KIC, Zero3, and Rainflower), I help spark, scale, and operationalize clean-tech and urban metabolism solutions that create genuine value for both society and the planet.

Let’s connect if you are ready to turn complex challenges into regenerative opportunities and build a resilient future together.

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