December 05, 2021 (MLN): Denmark is keen to invest in clean energy generation in Pakistan and is all set to sign a Green Development Agreement for this purpose early next year, Danish Envoy to Pakistan Lis Rosenholm said in an interview to Radio Pakistan.
She said that Danish firms are keen to provide technical and financial assistance to Pakistan to generate power from alternate resources, including wind and solar to increase its share to at least 50% and reduce its dependence on thermal and fossil fuel.
Danish ambassador also appreciated programmes launched by the current government to combat climate change and stressed the need to enhance energy generation by harnessing alternate resources instead of fossil fuels.
She said Denmark can help Pakistan to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change and the “Ten Billion Tree Programme” is the right step to address the issue.
Danish envoy said there is an urgent need to switch to green energy for the next generations and the transition process must be accelerated.
Lis Rosenholm said the volume of trade is growing between the two countries, expressing optimism that the businesses of both countries can collaborate in diverse fields.
She said Denmark is offering many scholarship programmes to students from Pakistan.
Sharing his views on alternate energy resources, Advisor and Country Manager of Denmark Energy Agency Nadeem Nawaz said his agency is working with Pakistan to implement the ambitious plan of alternate energy targeting the 30% alternate and 60% hydropower generation by 2030.
He said Pakistan generates 15% of its energy from hydro resources, which can be increased as the country has vast potential.
