Denmark has promised to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 21
per cent. As a supplement to domestic initiatives the Danish
government has engaged in development of CDM and JI projects within
the framework of the Kyoto Protocol.
International climate projects, as the Clean Development
Mechanism (
CDM) and Joint Implementation (
JI), are a part of the flexible mechanisms of the
Kyoto Protocol. The objective of these mechanisms is to ensure
cost-effective and sustainable emission reductions. CDM projects is
hosted by developing countries and JI projects takes place in
Eastern Europe. The achieved reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
generated by the projects is transferred as
carbon credits to Denmark used as a supplement to meet our
international climate commitments.
Denmark has already demonstrated great strength in efficient
energy production and development of new environmental
technologies. These efforts will be carried out through a close
cooperation between the Danish Energy Agency, Danish Embassies
abroad, Danish companies and local companies and national and
regional governments. For project host countries, the mechanisms
provide measures for the transfer of capital and modern technology
promoting economic growth and a cleaner environment.
As an example the Danish Energy Agency’s has assisted China in the
replacement of an old polluting coal factory by a biomass plant.
This is an example of a well executed CDM project that have
transferred Danish technology and promoted sustainable development.
In addition to the project a reduction in greenhouse gas emission
has generated carbon-credits. Read more about the Danish climate
projects under
Denmark's climate project.
The Danish state has decided to compensate the delegates at
United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15) emissions from
transport in particular air travel through a CDM project.
The Brick Kilns project in Bangladesh will replace 20 outdated
brick kilns with new efficient brick kilns. The project will cut
100.000 tones of CO2 emissions each year and improve air quality in
one of the world’s most polluted cities. This project is set to
ensure that COP15 will be climate neutral