Title written in CAPITAL letters, broken into 2 lines, if it fits with the length of the words Optional: Cover this area with photo. Proportions are approx 2*1 (24,46 * 11,65 cm) Fixed text margin Minimum clear margin for text PRESENTATION BY DEPUTY CHIEF OF MISSION, DANISH EMBASSY, ANNE METTE VESTERGAARD GREEN EUROPE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK

Minimum clear margin for text Fixed margin Keep heading in CAPITALS MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 2 DENMARK ON THE TOP OF EUROPE

Minimum clear margin for text Fixed margin Keep heading in CAPITALS MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 3 People’s express Denmark is excellent for biking. It’s flat! 5.2 million Danes own 4.4 million bicycles. 45% of Danish children bike to school. 17% of men and 36% of women commute by bike. Danes even invent new types of bicycles. For example, the Christiania bike transports one parent and up to three children.

Minimum clear margin for text Fixed margin Keep heading in CAPITALS UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 4 The European Union The world’s largest regional market : Over 500 million consumers Largest energy importer (over 50% of consumption) EU goals for international energy policy: Security of supply Competitiveness Sustainability Dialogue with large energy-consuming nations (COP/MEF)

Title written in CAPITAL letters, broken into 2 lines, if it fits with the length of the words Cover this area with photo: Proportions are approx 2*1 (24,46 * 11,65 cm) Fixed text margin Minimum clear margin for text WHAT DO WE SEE – EXAMPLES? MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 5 Increasing temperatures Rising sea levels Spring now starts two weeks earlier in Greenland Ice caps are melting Fish stocks are disrupted

Title written in CAPITAL letters, broken into 2 lines, if it fits with the length of the words Cover this area with photo: Proportions are approx 2*1 (24,46 * 11,65 cm) Fixed text margin Minimum clear margin for text GOALS MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 6 Independence of fossil fuels Reduce climate changes Sustainability of our planet Address the consequences of rising energy prices for our economies, stimulate green growth

Title written in CAPITAL letters, broken into 2 lines, if it fits with the length of the words Cover this area with photo: Proportions are approx 2*1 (24,46 * 11,65 cm) Fixed text margin Minimum clear margin for text 20/20/20 BY 2020 MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 7 Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions at least 20% Raise of renewable energy’s share of the market to 20% Energy consumption cut by 20% Reduction of CO2 emissions from cars

Title written in CAPITAL letters, broken into 2 lines, if it fits with the length of the words Cover this area with photo: Proportions are approx 2*1 (24,46 * 11,65 cm) Fixed text margin Minimum clear margin for text CAN IT BE DONE? THE DANISH EXAMPLE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 8 Denmark has decreased energy intensity, meanwhile maintaning growth in GDP per capita

Minimum clear margin for text Fixed margin Keep heading in CAPITALS MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 9 The answer, my friend Denmark is flat and windy, Danes turn this to their advantage. Hundreds of wind turbines around the country deliver 20% of the nation’s energy consumption. Denmark has become a world leader in wind energy: half of the world’s wind turbines are manufactured in Denmark.

Title written in CAPITAL letters, broken into 2 lines, if it fits with the length of the words Cover this area with photo: Proportions are approx 2*1 (24,46 * 11,65 cm) Fixed text margin Minimum clear margin for text RENEWABLE ENERGY’S CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN 2008 MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 10 Renewable energy accounts for 28% of electricity supply

Minimum clear margin for text Fixed margin Keep heading in CAPITALS SHARED VALUES Confronting global challenges, including security and non-proliferation Advancing strategic cooperation on energy security, climate change and sustainable development Promoting peace, human rights and democracy worldwide Fostering prosperity and opportunity Natural Partners

Title written in CAPITAL letters, broken into 2 lines, if it fits with the length of the words Cover this area with photo: Proportions are approx 2*1 (24,46 * 11,65 cm) Fixed text margin Minimum clear margin for text WHAT DO COUNTRIES NEED TO DO ABOUT ENERGY? MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 12 Change habits of individuals, communities, and countries Start the transition to low-carbon and green economies Promote R&D Invest in clean energy infrastructures

Title written in CAPITAL letters, broken into 2 lines, if it fits with the length of the words Cover this area with photo: Proportions are approx 2*1 (24,46 * 11,65 cm) Fixed text margin Minimum clear margin for text PRESIDENT OBAMA’S AMBITIONS MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 13 “to address all facets of our over-reliance on fossil fuels” -Barack Obama

Title written in CAPITAL letters, broken into 2 lines, if it fits with the length of the words Cover this area with photo: Proportions are approx 2*1 (24,46 * 11,65 cm) Fixed text margin Minimum clear margin for text THE PROBLEM WITH FOSSIL FUELS: INCREASING PRICES AND GREENHOUSE GASSES! MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 14

Title written in CAPITAL letters, broken into 2 lines, if it fits with the length of the words Cover this area with photo: Proportions are approx 2*1 (24,46 * 11,65 cm) Fixed text margin Minimum clear margin for text DANISH ENERGY STRATEGY 2050: BECOME INDEPENDENT OF FOSSIL FUELS BY 2050 DENMARK’S SOLUTION MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 15 Insulate our economy from the impacts of increasing and fluctuating fossil fuel prices. Phase out fossil fuels, phase in renewables! Stimulate growing green-tech industry and jobs at home!

Title written in CAPITAL letters, broken into 2 lines, if it fits with the length of the words Cover this area with photo: Proportions are approx 2*1 (24,46 * 11,65 cm) Fixed text margin Minimum clear margin for text ENERGY STRATEGY 2050 REDUCE ENERGY’S SECTOR USE OF FOSSIL FUELS BY 33% IN BY THAT TIME, 62% OF OUR ELECTRICTY CONSUMPTION WILL COME FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 16

Title written in CAPITAL letters, broken into 2 lines, if it fits with the length of the words Cover this area with photo: Proportions are approx 2*1 (24,46 * 11,65 cm) Fixed text margin Minimum clear margin for text EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES: MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 17 Global competitive advantages by being energy efficient Danish exports of sustainable energy products have remained healthy during the financial crises Clean tech industry accounts for 13 percent of Danish export and set to grow!