Environment and agriculture

By implementing organic farming, precision agriculture, and biodiversity conservation, it is possible to significantly reduces the environmental impact of agricultural activities. This commitment to sustainable agriculture supports not only food security but also the preservation of the environment.

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Denmark announces historic tripartite agreement to cut agricultural carbon emissions and restore nature

On 24 June, the Danish government and leading industry, agriculture and environmental groups reached agreement on a historic plan to cut carbon from agriculture and restore nature. The green tripartite agreement defines Denmark’s long-term basis for the conversion of agricultural land as well as the transition of food and agricultural production in line with the country’s 2030-target.

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New white paper on transforming global food systems for a more sustainable and resilient future

Launched at COP28, a new white paper by State of Green examines pathways toward a resilient, resource-efficient and decarbonised agrifood system.

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Making space for both agriculture and biodiversity

Making space for both food production and natural wildlife is a balancing act for a small country like Denmark. Increasing the productivity of agricultural production has the potential to free land area and improve biological conditions in agricultural areas through biodiversity restoration.

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Denmark announces historic tripartite agreement to cut agricultural carbon emissions and restore nature

New white paper on transforming global food systems for a more sustainable and resilient future

Making space for both agriculture and biodiversity

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Climate COP

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Countdown to COP29: Optimising food and agriculture practices

17 October 2024

This year’s COP29 will shine light on the agriculture and food sector, with a strong emphasis on sustainable practices that lower environmental impact, foster biodiversity and enhance food security. Discover Denmark's key initiatives in agrifood at the upcoming climate conference in Baku.

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Environment and agriculture

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Pyrolysis: Denmark presents next step for a greener agriculture

The Danish government is unveiling the first concrete implementation of the green tripartite agreement made earlier this year, focusing on pyrolysis technology in agriculture. This initiative aims to cut 300,000 tonnes of CO2 by 2030 — equivalent to the emissions of 116,000 cars annually.

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P4G

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P4G announces new climate-focused partnerships

The global platform for green partnerships, P4G, have unveiled 12 new climate startup partnerships poised to transform food, water and energy systems across South America, Asia and Africa.

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Policy frameworks

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From goals to action: Denmark presents plan to reach climate targets

A historic green tripartite agreement, the phasing out of coal, a carbon tax for industries, and carbon capture and storage. These are some of the initiatives that outline the path towards achieving Denmark's 2030 goal of a 70% reduction.

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Biodiversity COP

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Denmark's public-private push for global biodiversity action

10 September 2024

Denmark is stepping up its commitment to address the global biodiversity crisis through strong public-private partnerships and innovative solutions. By organising international roundtables and public-private delegations, State of Green and partners is facilitating several collaborative efforts showcasing how nature-based solutions and sustainable investments can halt and reverse biodiversity loss.

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Partnerships

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Denmark ramps up its green engagements with African countries

In a new strategy titled ‘Africa’s century’, Denmark strengthens its engagement with governments, businesses and civil society across all of the African continent. Equal partnerships with African countries is a central focus of the new strategy that further focuses on job creation, energy transition and climate adaptation, with a particular emphasis on water, forests and biodiversity.

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Air pollution

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Ramboll

Ramboll is a leading international architecture, engineering, and consultancy company, owned by the Ramboll Foundation.

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Water management

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Grundfos

We are a global water technology company committed to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improving the quality of life for people.

Financial Institution

Green financing

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Rockstart Ventures

Rockstart is a leading accelerator VC investing in ambitious founders with groundbreaking visions for a regenerative and sustainable future.

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Air pollution

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CO2 Brains

Developing countries suffer the most from climate change and the loss of biodiversity and fertile land. Yet these countries also offer opportunities in the form of skilled labour and available degrade

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Carbon capture, storage and utilisation

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INNO-CCUS

We are a mission-driven partnership dedicated to advancing carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies. Representing more than 80 partners, we foster innovation and collaboration w

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Biogas

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A-CONSULT AGRO A/S

Specialized provider of advanced precast concrete tanks for use in multiple sectors. We have served the agriculture, biogas sector, water industry, aquaculture and industry with durable tank solutions

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Environment and agriculture

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VikingGenetics

At VikingGenetics, we help feed the world’s expanding population and sustain the earth’s natural resources by breeding healthy, efficient, trouble-free cows. We provide science-based bovine genetic pr

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Energy efficiency in industry

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OK Energy Solutions

OK Energy Solutions works with energy consulting because we are passionate about sustainability and a greener future. We believe that small lifestyle changes can make a big difference in the fight aga

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Biosolutions

Danish businesses are cutting-edge when it comes to biosolutions. As a well-established research-based industry with a strong international engagement, the Danish biosolutions cluster provides abreadth of ways to initiate and acceler-ate the green transition across industries.

Resource-efficient production

Resource-efficient production is about optimising the use of materials and energy to create sustainable and cost-effective manufacturing processes. Through cutting-edge technologies and practices that minimise waste and maximise productivity, as well as adopting circular economy principles, such as recycling and reusing materials, Danish industries have significantly reduce their environmental footprint.

Bioenergy

Denmark has utilised bioenergy as part of its green agenda since the 1980s. Today, bioenergy is the most used renewable energy source in Denmark, covering almost 70 % of Denmark’s combined renewable energy consumption.

Environment and agriculture

By implementing organic farming, precision agriculture, and biodiversity conservation, it is possible to significantly reduces the environmental impact of agricultural activities. This commitment to sustainable agriculture supports not only food security but also the preservation of the environment.