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Denmark - Country Profile

The national targets (or equivalent) presented in this database are taken from the NBSAPs received since COP-10, fifth national reports or from documents submitted separately. The mapping of national targets to the Aichi Biodiversity Targets by the Party concerned is indicated in the last column “Related Aichi Target(s)”. All Parties are encouraged to undertake this mapping exercise and to submit this information to SCBD for incorporation in this database.

Reference Target Related Strategic Goals/Aichi Targets
Initiative 1 A new biodiversity map will ensure better nature conservation planning 1, 5, 11, 12, 15, 19
Initiative 2 Establishment of the Danish Nature Foundation 1, 5, 15
Initiative 3 Nature conservation plans will create a better and more connected countryside 5, 11, 12, 15
Initiative 4 Denmark will get more forests 15
Initiative 5 Two large nature projects will create better nature management and climate protection 5, 11, 12, 15
Initiative 6 A cleaner aquatic environment 8, 11, 14
Initiative 7 New habitats for the benefit of biodiversity and climate 7, 8, 11, 15
Initiative 8 National Parks will continue to be beacons for nature 1
Initiative 9 Conserving nature must be an attractive proposition for farmers 3, 5, 7, 12
Initiative 10 More and better connected habitats at sea 3, 5, 7, 12
Initiative 11 Stone reefs must enrich marine life 12
Initiative 12 Valuable natural habitats must be better protected 5, 7, 8, 12
Initiative 13 Effective and targeted initiatives for our wild animals and plants 12
Initiative 14 The most endangered species need a helping hand 12
Initiative 15 Efforts to combat invasive species must be intensified 9
Initiative 16 A new national forest programme must strengthen biodiversity in forests 5, 7, 11, 12
Initiative 17 Biodiversity in national forests must be improved 1, 5, 7, 11, 12
Initiative 18 Denmark’s first national outdoor policy
Initiative 19 Bringing nature into gardens 1
Initiative 20 Denmark must become linked together by cycle routes
Initiative 21 More people will volunteer to work with nature 1
Initiative 22 Everyone must have the opportunity to make use of nature