Denmark speeds up climate target with new 2025 deadline

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Denmark speeds up climate target with new 2025 deadline

The Danish government has now decided to accelerate the process to reach the 70 % CO2 reduction target. Therefore, by 2025 all relevant decisions must be in place to hit the climate goals by 2030. The new deadline supported by a concrete roadmap of 24 initiatives will contribute in achieving the climate goals.

When

13.10.2021

new roadmap

Based on the Danish government’s analysis, an assessment has been made that 70-pct. emission reduction target is dependent on different instrumental initiatives that interact with each other. The roadmap, as a part of the government’s climate programme, focusses on COP26, the phase out of fossil fuels, green development assistance, environment and biodiversity, and green recovery and technology. Denmark contributes to the course of COP26 through ambitious global efforts such as shipping, and takes the lead in the work on global fair conversion in the IEA.

proposals presented this year and in 202o

This year, the government will present a strategy on converting renewable electricity to green fuels as for example hydrogen. In 2022, the government will present new proposals in the field of industry and energy. Moreover, air transportation, road transportation and climate-friendly choices will be addressed topics on the political agenda.

“We have coped with the corona crisis with an extraordinary unity and a dedicated effort. Now we have left the worst part behind us and we are able to intensify the fight against the climate crisis. We need to stand together and make bold decisions if we are to stop the catastrophic consequences of the climate changes”

Dan Jørgensen

Climate Minister

How do we support the new deadline in Invest in Denmark?

Cleantech has been the fastest growing sector of Danish exports since 2010 and on top of that, almost 40 years of ambitious energy policies have put Denmark ahead in the renewable energy industry. Our complete cleantech value chain stands on strong foundations – all part of the attractive business conditions we offer investors and international companies.

Persistent governmental commitment to the clean energy transition means we can provide a stable and predictable framework for long-term investment that supports the climate target.

The overall roadmap contains a plan for each sector until 2025. For more information, read here.

facts

• The analysis in the Climate Programme 2021 shows that there is a technical reduction potential of approx. 24-32 million tonnes of CO₂e in 2030.

• The climate programme also includes an estimate of the costs of the 2030-target, which is estimated to be between 10 and 15 billion DKK annually in 2030.

• Denmark has presented a plan to build energy islands for gigantic offshore wind farms. The two islands have the potential to host a total minimum capacity of 12 GW.