Lead by example
Jørgensen said that the government would do everything it could to support Esbjerg – Denmark’s oil and gas hub – when the oil and gas industry eventually comes to a standstill.
Meanwhile, the government has recently helped launch the new Beyond Oil & Gas Alliance (BOGA) initiative – an international campaign aimed at encouraging other countries to also phase out fossil fuel production.
The BOGA initiative will be strong in Denmark’s efforts at the upcoming COP26 climate summit in Glasgow next week.
“Together with Costa Rica, we will bring together an alliance of governments that will follow our example and phase out oil and gas production,” said Jørgensen.
“By leading the way, we can inspire others and make a big difference in the fight against climate change.”