The Danish Government has launched the Global Climate Action Strategy ‘A Green and Sustainable World’
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Climate Action Strategy: A Green and Sustainable World
Increased global ambitions and actions
are necessary to reach the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C objective. Denmark shall be a green frontrunner in
global climate action that inspires and encourages the rest of the world. Our goal is 70% emissions reductions
by 2030 and climate neutrality by 2050. We will help lead the green transition, further
global ambitions on climate, environment and nature, and actively promote and
support the Paris Agreement and sustainable development aligned with the SDGs.
We will work for a socially just green transition that creates green skilled
jobs and avoids increasing inequality.
The Danish Government’s new long-term
strategy on global climate action sets the direction for Denmark’s
international climate efforts. Our aim is to:
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Increase global climate ambition
We will work to influence states and
non-state actors to commit to ambitious objectives contributing to limiting
global warming. We will work with, i.a., States, multilateral organisations and
civil society for ambitious efforts on climate adaptation, resilience and
sustainable development.
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Reduce global greenhouse gas
emissions
We will work for a global green
transition focused on reducing emissions of large emitters and sustainable
development in developing countries.
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Strengthen focus on adaptation and
sustainable development
We want to inspire and drive
resilience and adaptation initiatives. We want a far more climate oriented
development cooperation focused on climate change and sustainable development
in the poorest and most fragile developing countries. We want to spread Danish
prevention and adaptation solutions globally.
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Shift financial flows to green
We will contribute to shifting global
financial flows from fossil fuels to green, climate friendly investments. We
will support greening of financial markets and the energy markets and systems
designed to foster investments in renewables. We will also strive to
increase mobilization of climate finance for the poorest and most fragile
countries.
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Cooperate with the private sector on
green solutions
To drive successful global climate
action we will work with the private sector to promote green Danish solutions
globally.
Click here for English onepager and here for the full English translation of the Global Climate Action Strategy.