Denmark and Brazil have signed a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening cooperation on climate, energy, sustainable development, health, digitalization and trade.

The partnership builds on years of cooperation between the Danish and Brazilian governments and establishes a common direction for the next five years across four main areas:

  1. Climate, biodiversity and deforestation
  2. Efficient and healthy societies
  3. Stronger economic ties and investment
  4. Democracy, peace and international security.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said the partnership strengthens Denmark’s position in Brazil while creating new opportunities for Danish companies, particularly as the EU-Mercosur trade agreement advances.

“Brazil is a powerful democratic voice and one of the world’s major, growing economies. It is in Denmark’s clear interest to have close cooperation and a strong position in the region. With this agreement, we move up in the Brazilian hierarchy of international partners, and it gives Danish companies better conditions to reap the benefits of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is modern Danish foreign policy, where development and business are considered together, and where we use our strong cooperation between authorities to open doors for Denmark,” Rasmussen said.

Denmark Seeks Stronger Position in Brazil

According to Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brazil currently has strategic partnerships with more than 20 countries, creating strong competition for the Brazilian government’s attention.

The new agreement is expected to give Denmark a stronger platform as Brazil prioritizes its international relations. For Danish businesses, this could be particularly relevant as companies seek to translate the EU-Mercosur trade agreement into concrete commercial opportunities.

The partnership comes as Denmark strengthens its commitment to Latin America and as the EU-Mercosur trade framework moves forward.

The Danish government and Danish companies are also signaling growing interest in Brazil as the country strengthens its position as an international player in renewable energy, including green hydrogen, wind and solar power, as well as other investments connected to the EU Global Gateway initiative.

Denmark and Brazil will follow up the agreement with an action plan detailing the individual initiatives to be implemented under the new partnership.

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Trade and Investment Take Center Stage

The agreement calls for stronger bilateral economic ties, with Denmark and Brazil identifying trade, investment and innovation as areas for increased cooperation.

The partnership focuses on areas of mutual interest to governments and businesses. The key topics mentioned in the agreement include renewable energy, sustainable fuels, maritime activities, life sciences and agriculture.

Cooperation on Shared Values

Beyond trade and investment, the strategic partnership also aims to strengthen cooperation around shared values and international priorities.

The agreement establishes areas of cooperation focused on building more efficient, sustainable and healthier societies while promoting democracy, peace, international cooperation and security.

Denmark and Brazil also intend to strengthen collaboration on sustainable development in multilateral forums addressing climate change and deforestation. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and United Nations’ Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD) are among the areas identified for cooperation.

The Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) is also highlighted as an area for collaboration, reflecting Denmark’s experience in offshore wind and Brazil’s plans to expand its presence in the sector.

The two countries agree to explore opportunities for deeper cooperation as Brazil develops its renewable energy sector and establishes new regulatory and investment frameworks with renewable energy and green hydrogen being two main sectors that the two countries can benefit from shared initiatives.

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Private Capital and Climate Cooperation

Denmark and Brazil also intend to explore opportunities to engage the private sector in financing and investing in initiatives related to renewable energy and biodiversity.

The agreement calls for partnerships and alliances aimed at deepening climate and biodiversity action, including efforts related to adaptation.

The countries intend to develop these initiatives over the coming years as part of broader efforts to address climate change and biodiversity loss.