The Danish government is putting DKK112 million (€15 million) into five funds, aiming to make Danish fisheries and aquaculture into leaders in environmental terms.
This is a reopening of the funds, which will promote climate and environmental improvement solutions as well as strengthen the development of coastal and gentle fishing. Funding is also available for initiative to remove ghost gear.
The green solutions are intended to contribute to Denmark reaching its goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 70% by 2030. The bulk of the funding is geared towards the catching sector, with DKK earmarked for coastal fisheries initiatives. and DKK50.3 million for the green transition of fisheries.
‘Danish fishing is in a period of upheaval with a number of challenges ahead. The marine environment is challenged, which creates difficult conditions for several fish stocks – especially in our inland waters,’ said Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Jacob Jensen.
‘We live in a time where it is both expected and a necessity that new green solutions are developed that can reduce the climate footprint and environmental impact in all industries. We must help to support that, so that we can develop fishing in a more sustainable direction. Fishing is an important part of our food supply, and at the same time it contributes to local jobs. That is why I am also pleased that we are now reopening the support funds with a total of DKK 112.8 million. DKK, so that we can speed up sustainable solutions for both the fishing and aquaculture industries.’
