Analysis of the emissions reduction contributions of Danish municipalities towards meeting the 70% target by 2030 (Updated March 2024)
Publishdate
marts 2024
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41
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Prepared by Ea Energianalyse in collaboration with CONCITO – Denmark’s green think tank
All 98 Danish municipalities have committed to developing C40-approved climate action plan compatible with the Paris Agreement. In this report, Ea Energianalyse analyses the 96 climate action plans developed so far.
Climate change is inevitable, but if we can reverse the trend and rapidly bring down emissions of greenhouse gases, we can still potentially mitigate the most severe consequences. This requires a concerted and massive effort by governments, businesses, local decision-makers, and citizens.
All 98 municipalities in Denmark have developed, or are developing, a C40-approved climate action plan compatible with the Paris Agreement. In this report, Ea Energianalyse analyses the 96 climate action plans so far developed by the municipalities.
The Climate Alliance of Denmark
Denmark is the first country in the world where nearly all municipalities have created climate action plans that align with the 1.5 degree goal in the Paris Agreement. These plans must now be translated into action. Through the Climate Alliance, Local Government Denmark (KL), Realdania, and the five Danish regions have formed a five-year partnership to contribute to implementation and climate action.
