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.

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Wind energy

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European leaders set sights on North Sea wind expansion

25 October 2024

The countries around the North Seas seek to boost offshore wind power with a series of concrete recommendations on how Europe can deliver on its renewable energy ambitions. The so-called 'Odense Recommendations' were delivered during the North Seas Ministerial Meeting held at Odense Port on 24 October.

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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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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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Energy efficiency in buildings

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New Danish-Vietnamese report shows that it is economically advantageous for Vietnam's CO2 emissions to peak in 2030

A new Danish-Vietnamese study shows that it is not only technically possible for Vietnam to meet its climate-neutrality goal by 2050, but also the most profitable of the scenarios analysed. Vietnam's CO2 emissions, however, must peak in 2030, if the transition is not to become unnecessarily expensive, underscoring a need to massively accelerate the green transformation of the energy sector now.

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Job creation and just transition

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Denmark to upgrade its vocational education with focus on the green transition

A new political agreement allocates over EUR 67m to enhance Danish vocational education with a focus on incorporating principles of green transition into the curriculum as well as to upgrading frameworks and equipment.

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Wind farm planning and development

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Denmark announces the biggest offshore wind tender in Danish history

The Danish Energy Agency has published the frameworks for the largest offshore wind tender in Danish history. With a potential of 10 GW from six new offshore wind farms across the country, the tenders could generate green electricity for 10 million Danish and European households or support green hydrogen production.

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Meet Danish job creation and just transition professionals

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Electricity grid

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Andel

Andel is a cooperative society and a group with subsidiaries dating back to 1912, which believes that everyone has the right to a more sustainable and digital future. Our purpose is to create value an

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Industry

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Blue Water Shipping

Blue Water Shipping is a global provider of all logistics services in modern supply chain management and the largest wind terminal operator in the world. At the heart of Blue Water is an organisation

Research Institution

Carbon capture, storage and utilisation

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SDU Climate Cluster

SDU Climate Cluster is an interdisciplinary cluster at the University of Southern Denmark focusing on climate related research.

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Bio-based circular solutions

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Viegand Maagøe

Our 120+ employees are in the front line of sustainability. We succeed in this because we have experts with insight into all aspects of the green transition.

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Buildings

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Port of Aalborg

Port of Aalborg is more than a traditional port, transport hub and business park. We work with partnerships and collaboration. Sustainability and green transition. Symbioses and synergies. Knowledge a

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District cooling

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The Danish Energy Industries Federation (DI Energy)

The Danish Energy Industries Federation (DI Energy) is part of the Confederation of Danish Industry, Denmark’s largest private business organisation.

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Air pollution

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P4G – Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030

P4G – Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 – is a global initiative, with the ambition of becoming the world’s leading forum for developing concrete public-private partnerships at sc

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Policy frameworks

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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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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.