Towards zero: Denmark’s push to decarbonise global shipping

Building on longstanding maritime traditions, Denmark is committed to accelerating the global transition towards climate-neutral shipping and finding ways to overcome regulatory, financial, technological, and political barriers. Dive in to Denmark's push to decarbonise global shipping by exploring this white paper.

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Explore Green Shipping

Committed to achieving climate-neutral shipping by 2050, Denmark is at the forefront of green shipping. The significant contribution to the development of new energy sources, including offshore wind parks and carbon capture and storage, makes the Danish shipping industry a key partner in decarbonising global shipping.

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Every fifth minute, a Danish-operated ship calls at a port somewhere in the world contributing to global connections and keeping world trade flowing. In collaboration with governments and organisations, Denmark is proactively working for timely and ambitious regulations that can slash global greenhouse gas emissions to achieve the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) goal of reaching climate neutrality by around 2050 in alignment with the Paris Agreement.

This publication presents how Denmark as one of the world’s largest shipping nations pursues a rapid uptake of commercially viable solutions towards climate-neutral shipping while ensuring a just transition.