Greenland's New Government to Receive More Environmental Autonomy From Denmark

摘要

After Greenland's June 2 general election resulted in a landslide victory for the center-left opposition, a spokesman for the Danish Prime Minister's Office confirmed to BNA that a new bill will allow the transfer of greater environmental autonomy to the arctic island.rnDue to become law June 21, the Act on Greenland's Self Governance will not automatically transfer additional powers to the new government, but rather allow Greenlanders to decide on areas of autonomy for themselves. Greenland remains a Danish protectorate under the law, though a future referendum on full independence is permitted. Environmental treaties signed by Denmark related to the region, including nature and wildlife protection agreements, will remain valid.