Copenhagen Climate Plan

Sustainable, smart and livable. These words are often just empty words, but Copenhagen is serious about it. Its ambitious vision is to become the world’s first carbon-neutral capital by 2025. To ensure that they walk the talk their comprehensive plan defines concrete goals and measures for the areas of mobility, energy consumption, energy production and city administration. In three implementation phases between 2013 and 2025, clear roadmaps and evaluations will ensure that the city moves closer to its goal step by step. Mobility plays an important role in the climate plan. By 2025 75% of journeys are to be made on foot, by bike or by public transport, 50% of journeys to school or work are to be made by bicycle, 20% increase in public transport users should be accomplished when compared to 2009. Instead of restriction or sacrifice, new opportunities are open to all residents: Relaxed cycling, an attractive public transport offer, swimming in the harbor basin, short distances to parks and nature. And local businesses benefit as well. Investments not only secure jobs, but also create the foundation for a strong green business sector in the long term.