Denmark’s path toward carbon-neutral agriculture Asgar Bin Ali.............................................................................................................................................. 46 Denmark’s agricultural sector plays a significant role in greenhouse gas emissions, but effective strategies can be used to achieve carbon neutrality. This article examines four proposals to decrease agricultural greenhouse gas emissions: transitioning to plant-based food production, harnessing the benefits of the digital revolution in agriculture, using biogas from waste to lessen reliance on petroleum products, and implementing a carbon tax on agricultural production and land use. Denmark’s energy strategy and the viability of bioenergy Viraj Sethi...................................................................................................................................................53 Denmark has ambitious climate goals of reducing carbon emissions by 70% from 1990 levels by 2030 and approaching carbon neutrality by 2050. The nation’s energy and electricity demands will rely heavily on the production of renewable energy sources, including wind energy and bioenergy. The sustainability of large-scale biomass combustion has been questioned. This article explains the overall Danish energy strategy and explores the viability of bioenergy as a transitory form of electricity generation for Denmark. The role of foundation-owned firms in corporate Denmark Junmoke James............................................................................................................................................61 Denmark’s business landscape is unique, wherein foundations own most of the market value of its companies. The corporate structure of foundation-owned firms allows for flexibility in thinking that accounts for high levels of environmental sustainability, innovation, and philanthropy. This article examines three of Denmark’s foundation-owned firms—Novo Nordisk, Maersk, and the Carlsberg Group, analyzing how their structure generates increased focus on social responsibility. It extrapolates lessons that can be drawn from foundation-owned firms and applied to conventional corporations. Slipping through the welfare cracks: Denmark’s homeless Alexis H. Soulias........................................................................................................................................68 Denmark ranks within the top three happiest countries in the world due to the country’s high level of equality and extensive welfare system. Despite this overall ranking and coverage for free health care and education, there is a startling homeless population within Denmark. This article discusses how four main demographics (substance abusers, mentally ill, youth, and migrants) slip through the safety net and then poses opportunities for Denmark’s government to refocus policies to catch these people. Immigrants in Denmark: Past, present, and future Bonor Ayambem......................................................................................................................................... 76 Denmark has a reputation for being a liberal and tolerant country with regard to its treatment of certain marginalized groups. However, a close study of social and political documentation reveals that this treatment has not historically applied to immigrants and people of color, in particular black and brown Muslim immigrants. This article performs such a study and investigates claims of Denmark’s egalitarianism through an analysis of its history and economy. Mitigation of sea level rise in Denmark Marina Mendez Legarra.............................................................................................................................85 Great efforts have been made by Danes to become world leaders in sustainability. Unfortunately, they still must address challenges brought forth by climate change. As a country almost completely surrounded by water, Denmark is vulnerable to any increase in sea level. It is essential that a proactive approach be taken to implement protective measures. This article explores the risks that communities face as well as possible solutions to mitigate flooding. ix
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