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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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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Biodiversity COP

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Denmark at COP16: A public-private push for global biodiversity action

15 October 2024

Denmark will participate in the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, from 21 October to 1 November 2024 with the country's largest official business delegation ever, showcasing tangible solutions and a commitment to addressing the global biodiversity crisis through public-private collaboration.

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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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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

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Investing in nature: The business case for biodiversity

30 September 2024

As a warmup to COP16 in Cali, State of Green hosted a high-level roundtable on finance and biodiversity together with World Climate Foundation and associated partners Thursday 25 September. The event took place prior to the World Biodiversity Summit in New York that engages businesses, governments, civil society and financial institutions to bolster support for nature and mitigate climate and biodiversity risks while amplifying business opportunities on a larger scale.

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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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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.