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Source: This post has been created based on the article “Denmark announces alliance on green fuels in India” published in “The Economic Times” on 8th January 2024.
Why in news?
Recently, the Danish government, in collaboration with A.P. Moller–Mersk and other partners, has announced the formation of the Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI) to advance their joint global goal towards carbon neutrality.
The alliance is underpinned by the Green Strategic Partnership (GSP) signed between India and Denmark in 2020.
What is Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI)?
| Specifications | Details |
| What is it? | Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI) is an alliance between the Denmark and India to boost collaborative efforts in the sustainable energy solutions sector. |
| Led by | Danish Embassy and the Consulate General of Denmark in India. |
| Aim | to advance the green fuels sector, including green hydrogen, through innovation and partnerships. |
| Objective | To promote sustainable energy growth in India by establishing an ecosystem that encourages collaboration among businesses, government entities, research institutions, and financial stakeholders. |
| Founding members of the GFAI | Nine prominent Danish organisations such as Maersk, Topsoe, Umwelt Energy, Mash Makes, European Sustainable Solutions, Novozymes, Danfoss, Brdr. Christensen, and Hydrogen Denmark. |
| Advisory board members of the GFAI | India Hydrogen Alliance, Energy Consortium at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, the Danish Energy Agency and State of Green. |
UPSC Syllabus: International collaboration, Environment
