Sustainable development is about finding ways to develop environmental, financial, and social resources that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
The Danish National Strategy for Sustainable Development was published in Marts 2009 and centres around 3 core principles:
The Strategy for Sustainable Development brings forward goals and specific initiatives for the following 9 areas:
Read more about the Danish Strategy for Sustainable Development (in Danish)
The Environment Action Programme (EAP) is the framework for the EU's overall environmental policy development.
Read more about EU's 6th and 7th Environmental Action Programme
The European and Nordic ecolabels are the only two officially recognized ecolabels in Denmark. Both show consumers that the ecolabelled products meet strict environmental requirements.
Read more about the ecolabels
The Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), is a voluntary initiative designed to improve companies' environmental performance.
Read more about EMAS in Denmark