A US-Danish Partnership on green growth was launched in order to increase bilateral green investments and innovation, and to improve the cooperation between the public and private sectors to advance energy efficient solutions and renewable energy technologies.

The Danish Prime Minister, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, said that the “Green Partnership” is a partnership between dedicated business people and two Governments sharing a common vision of a more sustainable, secure and prosperous future.

Read the Prime Minister’s speech on Prime Minister’s Office’s website.

Clinton: Denmark leads the world in clean energy and energy efficiency

Secretary Clinton gave the following remark on the joint green effort in her speech in the Danish parliament:

“We have tried to make green growth a center of our diplomacy here because we think we have a lot to learn from Denmark. It is certainly not a surprise that Denmark leads the world when it comes to clean energy and energy efficiency. Because, as the prime minister said, for the past few decades, Denmark has grown economically. As you have also made it clear, that can be done without significantly increasing your electricity use. Your national plan to be completely independent of fossil fuels by 2050 is a global first. And in true Danish fashion, the plan is comprehensive and rigorous.”

Read Secretary Clinton's speech on the US State Department's website

Denmark calls for U.S. commitment to the Rio+20 Conference

In his meeting with Secretary Clinton, Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs Søvndal called for a U.S. commitment to the Rio+20 Conference, held in Brazil in June. At the conference, the Government will focus on achieving results to promote global transition to a green economy.

Learn more about the Rio+20 conference on stateofgreen.com.