The municipality's role in Green Tripartite: authority, project owner and driving force
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In Green Tripartite, the municipality has several roles at once. It is an authority, leads the local tripartite partnership and is often itself a project owner. This requires oversight and documentation.
The framework agreement with KL
On 13 December 2024, Ministeriet for Grøn Trepart (the Ministry for Green Tripartite) and KL (Local Government Denmark) entered into a framework agreement on municipalities' tasks in the land conversion effort. It provides the basis for organising the 23 local tripartite partnerships.
Land use authority
According to SGAV (the Danish Agency for Green Transition and Aquatic Environment), municipalities are the authorities responsible for land use and are therefore ultimately responsible for the parts of the land conversion plan within their municipal boundaries. Municipal councils approved their respective parts of the plans in principle by the end of 2025.
Project owner
Municipalities can apply for grants for feasibility studies and implementation of all six measures under the wetland and lowland project scheme. Municipalities can also apply for afforestation grants.
Regulatory approvals
Projects typically require permits and exemptions, for example under the Danish Nature Protection Act. Here, too, the municipality makes the decision. It is an advantage when the basis for the decision is documented in the same place as the project.
What the municipality needs
- A consolidated overview of projects across departments.
- Documentation of the baseline before the land is changed.
- Material that can be presented to elected representatives and shared with landowners.
- A traceable history if decisions are later reviewed.
Frequently asked questions
Can the municipality itself be a project owner?
Yes. Municipalities can apply for all six measures under VLP (the wetland and lowland project scheme) and for afforestation grants.