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Denmark’s Journey to Sustainability: A Model for the World Denmark embarked on its sustainable path in the 1970s during the global oil crisis, proving that economic growth need not come at the cost of increased energy consumption or emissions. Since 1990, the country has achieved impressive milestones. According to Danish Ambassador Nicolai Prytz, Denmark’s gross domestic product (GDP) has increased by 75 percent, while energy use has dropped by 11 percent, CO2 emissions have fallen by 41 percent, and green careers have seen a significant spike of 31 percent. Wind power has been a key driver of Denmark’s success, with over 50 percent of its electricity generated from this renewable source. Vindeby, the world’s first offshore wind farm, constructed off the Danish coast in 1991, stands as a testament to this commitment. Additionally, Denmark has excelled in waste-to-energy initiatives, significantly reducing landfill usage and improving waste management. In 1992, the country implemen...