Danish Council on Climate Change
Name: Danish Council on Climate Change (Klimarådet)
Established in: 2014 (Established as part of the Danish Climate Change Act)
Role: The Danish Council on Climate Change provides suggestions for cost-effective climate policy solutions, paving the way for a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions society by 2050 at the latest, while simultaneously maintaining welfare and development. Adapting to climate change is not part of the Council's mission and is therefore not a focus area.
Duties: Firstly, the Council should evaluate the status of Denmark's implementation of national climate objectives and international climate commitments. Secondly, the council should analyse potential means of transitioning to a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions society by 2050 at the latest and identify possible measures to achieve greenhouse gas reductions. Furthermore, the council should draw up recommendations to help shape climate policy, including a selection of potential mechanisms and transition scenarios. To conclude, the council must, to the extent required in the preparation of its analyses and other work, consult and involve relevant parties, including, among other business interests, social partners in the labour market and civil society.
Composition: The Danish Council on Climate Change consists of six members together with a chairman who are all appointed for a four-year term of office by the incumbent minister of climate and energy. The Danish Council on Climate Change's expertise is wide-ranging, and the council is engaged in work with all aspects of the transition to a low-carbon society. In order to tackle this major task, the Danish Council on Climate Change is composed of experts with knowledge of various areas.
The secretariat: The Danish Council on Climate Change is assisted by a secretariat consisting of a secretary and twelve employees with specialist expertise relating to the Council's areas of operations.
