Denmark has finalized plans to implement the world’s first tax on agricultural emissions, specifically targeting methane emissions from livestock flatulence. Under the Green Tripartite agreement, which involved negotiations among major political parties, farmers, industry, trade unions, and environmental groups, farmers will begin paying a levy of 300 kroner (€40) per tonne of methane (measured as carbon dioxide equivalent) starting in 2030, increasing to 750 kroner by 2035. This initiative aims to help Denmark achieve its climate goals by reducing agricultural emissions and nitrogen pollution, restoring coastal and fjord ecosystems, and enhancing biodiversity through actions like planting 250,000 hectares of new forests and restoring 140,000 hectares of peatlands. Covering around 60% of the country’s land, these measures reflect a significant transformation from agricultural production to natural habitats. Danish Climate Minister Lars Aagaard highlighted the agreement as a model of broad political and sectoral cooperation, emphasizing its potential benefits for global climate efforts.
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