The Agreement on a Green Denmark sets a long-term framework for a strong and competitive Danish agriculture and food sector. At the same time, it aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve the marine environment and create more space for forests, nature and biodiversity.
The agreement at a glance
Local land-use planning: 23 local Green Tripartite partnerships are responsible for developing plans that reflect local conditions.
A DKK 43 billion Green Land Fund: The fund will support large-scale changes in how land is used across Denmark.
Major land conversion: The ambition is to convert 140,000 hectares of lowland farmland, including adjacent areas, and etablish 150,000 hectares of new forests.
A CO2e tax on livestock production: A new tax on lgreenhouse gas emissions from livestock production will be introduced from 2030.
More nature and biodiversity: At least 20 % of Denmark’s land area is to become protected nature.
More organic farming: Denmark aims to double its organic farmland by 2030.
Faster access to new solutions: The agreement establishes a framework for faster approval of climate and environmental technologies.
A competitive sector: Generational renewal, competitiveness and an international outlook are central parts of the agreement.
Climate targets
The agreement is intended to help Denmark meet its national target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 70 per cent by 2030. It also supports the agriculture and forestry sector’s target of reducing emissions by 55–65 per cent.
Who is behind the agreement?
The agreement was concluded on 24 June 2024 between the Danish Government, the Danish Agriculture & Food Council, Local Government Denmark (KL), The Danish Society for Nature Conservation (Danmarks Naturfredningsforening), The Food Workers’ Union NNF (Fødevareforbundet NNF), The Danish Metalworkers' Union (Dansk Metal), The Confederation of Danish Industry (Dansk Industri).
On 18 November 2024, a broad political majority adopted the framework for implementing the agreement.
Read more about the agreements on the ministries' website.