Policy framework

Denmark's robust policy framework includes ambitious climate goals, stringent environmental standards, and incentives for green innovation. By fostering collaboration between government, industry, and the public, Denmark ensures effective implementation and continuous improvement of its policies.

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Climate COP

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COP29: Relive highlights from the Denmark Pavilion in Baku

21 November 2024

With more than 1,000 international participants, 100 high-level speakers and 40 events across two weeks, the Denmark Pavilion has once again been buzzing at this year's COP29 in Baku. Relive some of the highlights from this years climate summit COP29 in Azerbaijan.

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Environment and agriculture

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Cutting agriculture emissions and restoring nature: Discover Denmark's historic tripartite agreement

18 November 2024

With broad political consensus, Denmark's government has today unveiled a historic tripartite agreement. Including nature restoration, the world's first carbon emission tax for agriculture, and more, this agreement will initiate the largest transformation of the Danish landscape in over 100 years.

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Climate partnerships

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COP29: New agreement set to internationalise Denmark's Climate Partnerships

13 November 2024

Denmark's climate partnerships are set to become a model for global initiatives. This is the vision behind a new agreement that the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and State of Green signed at the Denmark Pavilion during the COP29 climate summit in Baku.

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Climate COP

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Denmark expands green collaboration across the African continent

13 November 2024

Turning policy into action, Denmark have announced new energy cooperation with Morocco and an expanded alliance with Kenya, supporting renewable energy expansion and promoting access to affordable green electricity in both countries.

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Hydrogen infrastructure

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Denmark and the Netherlands strengthen green hydrogen cooperation

12 November 2024

In a further step toward establishing a cohesive European hydrogen market, Denmark and the Netherlands have signed a new cooperation agreement. This agreement, formalised during a royal visit from the Netherlands in Denmark, emphasises green hydrogen's vital role in Europe’s green transition.

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Climate COP

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Ready, set, COP: Discover events at the Denmark Pavilion at COP29

11 November 2024

COP29 is underway, marking yet another decisive moment in the battle against global climate change. Over the next two weeks, the Denmark Pavilion will host an array of events on topics ranging from green financing and energy security to shipping decarbonisation and sustainable urban design. Here are five discussions you won’t want to miss.

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Ministry of Environment

The Ministry of the Environment is responsible for administrative and research tasks in the areas of environmental protection.

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Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs

The mission of the Danish Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs is to create Europe’s most competitive and innovative economic condition in order to make Denmark an attractive place to

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark

Through its global network of missions and experts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark facilitates intelligent cleantech solutions worldwide.

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Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities

The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities is responsible for national and international efforts to prevent climate change. Through visionary green leadership, the Ministry aim to achieve the Danis

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Green financing

To curb climate change and accelerate the green transition, finance is pivotal. With pioneering pension funds, asset managers, and public investors, Denmark has long been leading the way in ESG and green financing.

Sector coupling

Through sector integration we need to move the energy flows with highest possible efficiency between sectors and transfer the renewable energy to transport, heating and production which today are powered by fossil fuels.

Biodiversity

Denmark is making efforts to tackle the increasing challenges threatening both local and global biodiversity. With the EU Biodiversity Strategy leading the way, new initiatives is being made to support plants, animals and ecosystems in the future.

Partnerships

Transitioning to a sustainable economy and achieving net zero cannot be done without global partnerships and cross-sectoral collaboration. With this notion, Denmark has established 14 climate partnerships placing the private sector at the heart of the green transition.

Circular economy

In enabling the green transition, it is crucial to address product life extension, reuse, and the recycling of waste, circular business models can reduce consumption and minimise waste generation. They allow products to be continuously used, reused, sold as a service, and enable the sharing of products, rather than incentivising a one-time purchase.

Policy framework

Denmark's robust policy framework includes ambitious climate goals, stringent environmental standards, and incentives for green innovation. By fostering collaboration between government, industry, and the public, Denmark ensures effective implementation and continuous improvement of its policies.

Job creation and just transition

While the green transition creates vast employment opportunities, it also calls for upskilling, new labour market policies and investments in human capital. Based on the legacy of public-private partnerships, Denmark shows that job creation and green growth can go hand in hand.

Innovation

Denmark’s commitment to innovation is evident in its investment in research and development, support for startups, and collaboration between academia, industry, and government. By promoting a culture of continuous improvement and embracing cutting-edge technologies, Denmark enhances its competitive edge and addresses global issues such as climate change and resource scarcity.

Digitalisation

Digitalisation is about integrating digital technologies into all aspects of society and industry to enhance efficiency, connectivity, and innovation. By leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and cloud computing, Denmark improves public services, optimises industrial processes, and fosters a more connected and resilient society.

P4G - Partnering for Green Growth

The P4G initiative aims at engaging private companies and governments in partnerships with the purpose of solving the UN’s 17 development goals. As the national platform for P4G activities in Denmark, State of Green will help facilitate such partnerships.