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Offshore wind

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The gateway to offshore wind energy in Northern Europe

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change is becoming an increasingly pressing issue. Offshore wind energy plays a key role in this by providing a clean, renewable energy source, which has been a major part of Denmark’s and Europe’s energy supply. However, the risi

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Air pollution in agriculture

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Denmark spearheads the green transformation of EU food systems

28 February 2023

The University of Copenhagen is leading a comprehensive EU project, CLEVERFOOD, facilitating a society-wide mobilisation of European citizens to transform the European food system and thereby benefit climate, sustainability and biodiversity.

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Carbon capture, storage and utilisation

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Danish underground holds higher potential for CCUS than anticipated

17 February 2023

A new report by the Danish Energy Agency shows Denmark will be able to capture around 10.8 million tonnes of CO2 by 2040. This is approximately 1-2 million tonnes more than what previous reports have suggested.

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Wind farm planning and development

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Denmark helps India prepare its energy system for a boom in renewables

6 February 2023

A newly initiated pilot project on securing a successful integration of renewables in India’s energy system could be the steppingstone for a transition of great global importance.

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Carbon capture, storage and utilisation

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Denmark grants first full-scale CO2 storage permits in the Danish North Sea

6 February 2023

With three new licenses for large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS), a new industry is growing in the Danish part of the North Sea. The venture begins in 2025. From 2030, up to 13 million tons of CO2 annually will be pumped into the underground.

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Green financing

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New Danish models assess the economic and fiscal impacts of climate policies

31 January 2023

Economists from the University of Copenhagen have developed green models to calculate environmental and climate effects on Denmark's entire economy. The models can have a major impact on how we view and measure economic growth and green transition worldwide.

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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

We co-create the green transition. The transition relies on a combination of technologies, financing, people, and communications. This is why we are experts in advising about these topics.

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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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Green financing

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

Job creation and 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.

Sector integration

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.

Carbon capture, storage, and utilisation

Carbon capture, storage, and utilisation (CCSU) are important tools for reducing emissions and accelerating the green transition. Through technologies like power-to-x, we can use the CO2e we already emit as a sustainable energy and fuel in other sectors. This is the next phase in Denmark’s energy transition.

Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency is one of the easiest ways to eliminate energy waste, lower energy costs, and reduce the use of fossil fuels. There is great potential for efficiency improvements in every sector, whether it is buildings or industry. Energy efficiency is an embedded part of Denmark’s mindset, as Denmark has worked with energy efficiency measures since the 70s.

Climate partnerships

Transitioning to sustainable economies and achieving net zero cannot be done by governments alone. Partnerships are key. With this notion, Denmark has established 14 climate partnerships placing the private sector at the heart of green transition.