Overview

• Denmark will impose a methane tax on livestock emissions starting in 2030, with rates increasing by 2035.
• The country plans to convert 15% of farmland into forests and natural habitats to reduce fertilizer use and restore biodiversity.
• Lawmakers have allocated 43 billion kroner to acquire land from farmers over the next two decades for environmental restoration.
• The agreement includes planting one billion trees and restoring 140,000 hectares of peatlands to natural habitats.
• Denmark aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70% from 1990 levels by 2030, addressing agriculture as a major source.