Green Growth

About this project

The Overall Objective of this action is to support Greenlands sustainable development and economic diversificationThe Specific Objectives of this action are: 1.Contribute to CO2 reduction through increased use of renewable energy for clean fuels 2.Work towards new raw material value chains 3.    Better protection and knowledge of biodiversity, the environment and climate This action will broaden the EUGreenland cooperation in three dimensions to diversify Greenland¿s economy for the benefit of its socio-economic development. Firstly, it will support pioneering approaches to capitalise on clean energy, where Greenland¿s unique hydropower potential can in the perspective be used to make the territory a relevant producer and exporter of clean fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia[1]. Secondly, Greenland has important deposits of Critical Raw Materials (a Memorandum of Understanding between the EU and Greenland is currently under negotiation) that are crucial for the green transition and this action will support the EU-Greenland partnership in the environmentally responsible creation of CRM value chains. Thirdly, the action will enhance Greenland¿s capacity to coordinate research activities and contribute to the protection of Greenland¿s biodiversity. Extensive research activity in Greenland, often by external stakeholders (notably on climate, environment, and natural resources), requires a more effective steer and coordination by local institutions to better re…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 5Gender Equality
• 7Affordable and Clean Energy
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 13Climate Action
• 14Life Below Water
• 15Life on Land

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

Greenland

Sectors

Environmental researchBiosphere protectionBusiness policy and administrationMineral/mining policy and administrative managementEnergy policy and administrative managementEnergy generation, renewable sources - multiple technologies

Focus

Biodiversity · Also contributesGender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusClimate mitigation · Also contributes

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2023-ACT-61910.

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