The Danish government has announced that it will allocate at least 15 billion Danish kroner (2.01 billion euros) to green research and innovation by 2030.
The new initiative has four main areas of activity:
Ambitious investments — including increasing the university’s research and innovation funding and long-term research capacity by DKK 500 million. Strengthen your mission-oriented efforts with a new holistic approach. Rapidly realize green solutions for the future agriculture and food industry with mandatory implementation and follow-up. Fundamental considerations for a green and secure future, such as land use and climate adaptation.
In particular, the focus will be on introducing new technologies into society faster. To achieve this, the government will seek to resolve barriers such as testing, documentation and coordination between authorities.
As part of this initiative, DKK 60 million will be allocated to testing, expanding and demonstrating new biosolutions, and DKK 54 million will be allocated to research into biosolutions. Meanwhile, DKK 500 million will be allocated to green solutions for the agriculture and food industry, including the development and implementation of climate technologies and initiatives, and rapid documentation of climate impacts.
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Solutions for a greener future
The Danish government recognizes that new climate solutions in agriculture and the food industry are important for the green transition. The Ministry of Education and Research explains in a statement that this has already begun with the Aftale om et Grønt Danmark (Green Denmark Agreement), which will introduce what is billed as the world’s first carbon tax on agriculture. . and various other environmental strategies. Funding allocated as part of the new initiative will help determine how these solutions can be fully achieved.
Denmark also made headlines last year after becoming the first country in the world to develop a national action plan to promote plant-based foods. The project includes upgrading public and private kitchen staffing and promoting plant-based diets in primary and higher education.
“In Denmark, we are pioneers in developing solutions that create a greener future. Look at our strong industry in biosolutions and green energy,” Danish Minister of Commerce Morten Bodskoff said. , many companies hit a wall when they need to get a new, green idea out of the lab and make a difference in reality. That’s why we now test our ideas. Because it is important that we reach a stage where our solutions can make a difference, and for Denmark and Danish companies to maintain their position as environmental leaders. Because we know it’s important.”
