Australia and Denmark have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing the Climate and Energy Partnership to create new economic opportunities, technology development, investment and jobs.
The partnership will deepen collaboration on clean energy, industrial decarbonisation and climate action, to maximise the opportunities from our abundant renewable resources and world-leading clean technology innovation.
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen and Denmark’s Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities Samira Nawa signed the agreement at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye.
It followed a discussion between the ministers and Her Majesty Queen Mary of Denmark on opportunities for closer climate and energy cooperation, building upon the success of the Danish Royal Visit to Australia in March this year.
Priority areas of focus include offshore wind and renewable energy deployment, energy efficiency, industrial decarbonisation, energy storage and renewable hydrogen, all areas with strong potential for job creation.
Australia and Denmark will also collaborate on global climate action, strengthen climate resilience and adaptation, and support developing countries, particularly in the Pacific, with a focus on improving access to climate finance.
“The clean energy transition is one of the greatest economic opportunities of our time,” Minister Bowen said.
“Together, we are strengthening international energy and climate cooperation while creating new industries, new investment and secure jobs in both our countries. The partnership is about turning ambition into opportunity.
“By deepening collaboration on innovation, research and industrial decarbonisation, we can drive new investment, strengthen clean energy supply chains, boost low-emissions trade and create lasting economic benefits for Australians and Danes alike.”
