COP29: Experience how Denmark is accelerating the green transition in agriculture and food production

Denmark is ready to showcase strongholds in climate efficiency and sustainability at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. November 11 – 22, 2024, Denmark Pavilion in Blue Zone(H8) is a platform for side events, networking, informal meetings, receptions as well as bilateral meetings.

According to the United Nations, the global food system is responsible for about a third of all global greenhouse gas emissions. In the face of the escalating climate crisis, transforming our agriculture and food systems is more than a necessity – it’s an opportunity for green innovation and eco-friendly solutions.

A relentless focus on efficiency, productivity, and cross-sector collaboration is driving Denmark’s food and agriculture industry toward the national ambition of climate neutrality by 2045. The Danish food and agriculture sector will be part of the Denmark Pavilion at COP29, engaging in the global climate agenda.

Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Fisheries at COP29

Delegates from the The Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Fisheries will participate in COP29 on November 12-13, where they will engage in discussions on critical themes such as climate finance in agriculture, the integration of climate, biodiversity, and food systems, and international cooperation on energy transitions.

The agenda includes sessions on global forest protection, the transformation of sustainable food systems, and bilateral discussions to strengthen environmental partnerships.

Food Day at Denmark Pavilion (H8)

Event 1: Decarbonizing food systems and advancing global resilience through agricultural innovation

Date: November 19, 2024
Time: 11:15 – 12:00
Location: Denmark Pavilion (Blue Zone, H8), COP29 (Food, Agriculture, and Water Day)

Food Nation’s “5 Pathways to Accelerate the Green Transition” and the AIM for Climate and UN Foundation’s report, “Cultivating Transformative Investments in Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems Innovation,” will provide the framework for the session and showcase innovative approaches and solutions to scaling sustainability and resilience in food systems.

Experts from diverse sectors will discuss key strategies, including public-private partnerships, climate finance, technology, and the role of Indigenous food systems, to support an inclusive and climate-resilient transformation of agriculture and food production.

Agenda highlights

Motivational speech: From COP29 to COP30: Progress and pathways in aligning climate and agriculture
By Lasse Bruun – Director, Climate & Food at UN Foundation

Panel discussion: Global perspectives on sustainable food systems  

• Engaging youth for climate resilience in agriculture
  By Elizabeth Gulugulu – Advisory and policy expert at SustainSphere Advisory
• The Role of finance in catalysing climate action in agriculture
  By Juan Carlos Mendoza – Director for Environment, Climate, Gender and Social Inclusion Division at IFAD
• Innovation on the ground with farmers driving the decarbonisation of food systems
  Sophie Gregory – Organic farmer and member of Arla Foods’ Board of Representatives

Closing remarks and Q&A Session
By Lise Walbom – CEO at Food Nation 

Event 2: Bridging the Divide: Collaborative Pathways for Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Action

Date: November 19, 2024
Time: 13:00 – 13:45
Location: Denmark Pavilion (Blue Zone, H8), COP29 (Food, Agriculture, and Water Day)

Organised by Danish Agriculture and Food Council, in collaboration with State of Green and Food Nation, the event will focus on the climate challenge. Denmark has pioneered a collaborative model through a ‘Tripartite Agreement’ that unites government, farmers, and NGOs in an ambitious strategy for sustainable agriculture. This session will examine how Denmark’s model, including measures like peatland rewetting, forest establishment, and a greenhouse gas tax, can inspire similar partnerships worldwide.