For the first time, the Danish government has added guidance to the country’s official dietary guidelines on how consumers can eat in a more climate-friendly way. The Danish Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Rasmus Prehn, presented them a few days ago.
Danish Government Allocates DKK 15Bn to Green Research and Innovation
The Danish government has announced that at least DKK 15 billion (€2.01 billion) will be allocated to green research and innovation by 2030. The new initiative will have four key areas of action: Ambitious investments — this will include increasing universities’ research and innovation funds and long-term research capacity by DKK 0.5 billion. Strengthening mission-oriented efforts with a new holistic approach. Fast-tracking green solutions for the agricultural and food industry of the future, with mandatory implementation and follow-up. Fundamental considerations for a green and safe future, including land use and climate adaptation. In particular, there will be a focus on getting new technologies into society more quickly. To achieve this, the government will work to resolve any barriers such as testing, documentation, or coordination between …