In September 2020, India and Denmark marked a historic partnership. By launching the first green strategic partnership of its kindthe two countries chose each other as preferred partners to accelerate climate solutions and combine economic growth with ambitious green policies.
A good two and a half years later, the good intentions still contain plenty of untapped potential. Next week, the partnership will therefore be lifted as part of the Danish royal visit to Delhi and Chennai.
Led by the Royal House, three Danish ministers and top executives from 36 world-leading green companies, the visit focuses on strengthening economic ties in green hydrogen, energy efficiency, wind power and sustainable water management. Across the board, there is plenty to go for.
Huge potential
By 2030, India aims to harness 140 GW of wind energyof which 30 GW is offshore wind, under construction at least 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen capacity annually.
Additionally, improving water infrastructure to provide clean drinking water to its growing population is a top priority for the Indian government.
Today, 62 percent of Indian households drink their water without it being treated. This figure is particularly high in rural areas, where only 29 percent of households treat their water. In every sense, the Indian government faces a tall order that requires broad societal cooperation.
We have the expertise
For this, the Danish notion of public-private partnerships and a long heritage from optimizing water management and integrating renewable energy have positioned Denmark as a natural partner in solving India’s most pressing climate problems.
As proof of that green transition can deliver jobs, growth and emission reductions togetheris the tie-up a unique opportunity to unleash India’s potential for green growth and economic transformation.
In this light, State of Green has investigated what a country of less than six million citizens has in common with the soon-to-be most populous country in the world when it comes to societal cooperation and engagement in the private sector for low-carbon economies.
As a prelude to next week’s royal visit, we highlight the potential of leveraging the Indo-Danish partnership with the hope of inspiring like-minded partnerships across the globe.
Read more about the Indo-Danish cooperation on energy and water on the State of Green website.
Source: The Nordic Page