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Danish coastal municipalities working together for cleaner coastlines and seas

KIMO Denmark brings together 19 Danish coastal municipalities to work collectively on the environmental challenges facing Denmark’s seas, coastlines and coastal communities. The network provides municipalities with a stronger voice when engaging with government, policymakers and other stakeholders, while connecting local experience with KIMO’s international network. Its work combines political advocacy, knowledge-sharing, research, monitoring and practical projects, with a particular focus on marine litter, chemical pollution, maritime safety and pollution from shipping. KIMO Denmark also works with universities, government agencies, environmental organisations and other partners to develop evidence and solutions that can be applied locally and influence policy nationally and internationally. Through this approach, municipalities can address environmental problems that cross administrative boundaries and strengthen their collective ability to protect and improve Denmark’s marine environment.

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Key Priorities for the Denmark Network

Marine Litter

Reducing marine litter through monitoring, prevention, research and practical actions to address pollution reaching Denmark’s beaches and seas.

PFAS & Chemical Pollution

Advocating stronger action on PFAS and hazardous substances, while improving knowledge, wastewater treatment and protection of coastal environments.

Maritime Safety & Pollution

Working to prevent shipping incidents, lost containers, discharges, while reducing the environmental and financial burden on coastal municipalities for clean-up.

Marine Litter Monitoring

Monitoring marine litter on Danish reference beaches to generate evidence for national policy and European marine environmental objectives.

Coastal Restoration

Supporting projects that restore marine habitats and improve ecological conditions in Denmark’s fjords, coastal waters and surrounding environments.

Riverine & Land-Based Pollution

Investigating how plastic and other pollutants move from rivers and catchments into the sea, and developing solutions to prevent leakage.

Meet the KIMO Denmark Board

KIMO Denmark

Ronni Lykkehus

Political Representative

Vordingborg Kommune

KIMO Denmark

Danish coastal municipalities working together for cleaner coastlines and seas

Key Priorities for the Denmark Network

Marine Litter

PFAS & Chemical Pollution

Maritime Safety & Pollution

Marine Litter Monitoring

Coastal Restoration

Riverine & Land-Based Pollution

Meet the KIMO Denmark Board

Ronni Lykkehus

Mette Nielsen

Lukas L. Leszczynski

Vibe Bregendahl Noordeloos

Maria Kjærgaard

Ole Tyrsted Jørgensen

Kasper Vindbjerg

Bent B. Graversen

Ulrik Sejersdal

Henrik Agesen

Jørgen Bing

Karsten Filsø

Jakob Lysholt

Søren Visti Jensen

Jens Jønsson

Emil Pedersen

Tobias Bøgeskov Eriksen

Preben Friis-Hauge

Jørgen Grüner

National Coordinator For KIMO Denmark

KIMO Denmark’s Projects

Latest News & Press Releases

New HELCOM Reports Mark Important Step in Tackling Baltic Sea Fishing Gear Loss

Kjeld Nielsen appointed honorary member of KIMO International

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KIMO Denmark to Danish government: Stop dumping sludge in Køge Bay

Danish Coastal Lottery gets an upgrade

New project invites the public to help track down ghost nets in the Limfjord

Related Resources

A short information resource explaining the benefits for coastal municipalities of joining KIMO and participating in an international network.

A KIMO UK resource explaining how its marine litter activities align with Scotland's Curriculum for Excellence and can support classroom learning.

A KIMO UK classroom activity in which pupils classify litter and create a degradation timeline to understand the persistence of plastic pollution.

A joint KIMO and North Sea Commission statement setting out the organisations' position on the need for ambitious European action on PFAS.

A KIMO Sweden press release about plastic confetti and balloon releases and their consequences for the marine environment.

KIMO’s latest resolution on lost shipping containers, calling for improved safety, traceability, liability, and funding for cleanup.

KIMO's contribution to the European Oceans Pact, focusing on coastal municipal priorities and the need for healthy, resilient seas.

A concise policy one-pager summarising KIMO and the North Sea Commission's key demands for European action on PFAS.

A joint KIMO and North Sea Commission statement calling for ambitious and comprehensive European action on PFAS pollution.

KIMO Resolution 23/01 addresses the phase-out of black carbon from shipping and calls for measures to reduce climate and health impacts.

KIMO Resolution 22/01 addresses PFAS and calls for action to reduce releases of persistent and potentially harmful chemicals.

KIMO's position statement urging continued and expanded Fishing for Litter support in Norway under the revised Port Reception Facilities Directive.

KIMO Resolution 21/01 addresses microplastic fibres from textiles and calls for measures to reduce emissions from clothing and washing.

KIMO Resolution 20/2 calls for a ban on plastic confetti to prevent small plastic pieces entering aquatic environments and the sea.

KIMO Resolution 20/1 addresses contaminated scrubber wash water from ships and calls for strict limits or bans on discharge.

KIMO Resolution 19/2 addresses lost shipping containers and calls for stronger prevention, traceability and responsibility for resulting pollution.

KIMO Resolution 19/1 addresses air pollution from ships in port and calls for cleaner operations and shore-side electricity.

KIMO Resolution 15/1 opposes mass balloon releases because of the marine pollution, wildlife harm and litter they can cause.

KIMO Resolution 16/1 calls for ships in port to connect to shore-side electricity to reduce air pollution and noise.

KIMO Resolution 16/2 addresses microplastic pollution and calls for measures to reduce emissions and dispersal in the marine environment.

KIMO Resolution 18/2 addresses ocean acidification and calls for international action to protect marine ecosystems.

KIMO Resolution 17/1 addresses marine spatial planning and shipping traffic control in the North Sea to improve safety and environmental protection.

KIMO Resolution 18/1 addresses microplastic emissions from artificial turf pitches and calls for measures to limit their release into the environment.

A practical best-practice guide setting out measures to reduce marine litter from net cuttings and other fishing-net waste.

A practical municipal policy guide on PFAS, with particular emphasis on strategic measures and public procurement as tools for reducing releases.

A short MARLISCO guide explaining how communication with stakeholders can influence behaviour and help reduce marine litter.

A practical MARLISCO guide bringing together more than 70 European examples of measures and good practice for reducing marine litter.

Practical advice for artificial turf players and users on reducing the spread of granules from pitches into the surrounding environment.

Practical guidance for owners and maintenance teams on reducing granule losses from existing artificial turf pitches through operation and maintenance.

Practical guidance for designers and procurement specialists on reducing granule leakage when planning and purchasing artificial turf facilities.

A Swedish proposal for an action plan to identify and reduce emissions of micro-litter from municipal activities and facilities.

A report on net cuttings and fishing-related plastic waste in the North-East Atlantic, examining sources, management and possible solutions.

A report from a HELCOM-KIMO webinar examining gear marking as a practical tool to prevent recreational fishing gear loss and marine litter.

KIMO International's 2025 annual report reviews a landmark year including the secretariat move, new strategy and major marine policy achievements.

KIMO Denmark's 2025 annual report provides an overview of activities, projects and results relating to the marine environment, coastal management and municipal cooperation.

KIMO’s strategy for 2026–2030 sets out the organization’s priorities, goals, and framework for its work on marine and coastal environmental issues.

KIMO Denmark's 2018 annual report summarises its work on the coastal environment, marine pollution and cooperation among member municipalities.

KIMO Denmark's 2019 annual report provides an overview of work on marine litter, coastal initiatives and municipal cooperation.

KIMO Denmark's 2020 annual report provides an overview of its work on the coastal environment, Kystlotteriet and pollution prevention.

KIMO Denmark's 2021 annual report summarises its projects, policy work and activities addressing marine and coastal environmental issues.

KIMO Denmark's 2024 annual report provides an overview of activities, projects and policy work during the year.