# Denmark marine and coastal environmental policy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/denmark-marine-and-coastal-environmental-policy > Updated: 2026-10-08T04:43:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Danish government has introduced new environmental initiatives focused on marine and coastal preservation. Initially, the government and the Alternative party proposed allocating approximately 67.8 million DKK over three years to establish at least five new marine nature parks. This funding aims to support nature restoration, such as planting eelgrass and creating stone reefs, to allow marine life to recover from human exploitation. Following this, a political majority in Denmark decided to reform the state’s Coastal Pool (Kystpuljen), which manages 778 million DKK for the 2027-2029 period. The reform shifts priority toward nature-based coastal protection rather than traditional concrete and steel solutions. New criteria require applicants to account for biodiversity and demonstrate a reduction in the extraction of raw materials like sand and gravel. Furthermore, the risk assessment process for funding will no longer consider house prices, focusing instead on the number of buildings and residents to ensure equitable protection regardless of property value. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-08: Denmark reforms coastal protection funding criteria Denmark is reforming its Coastal Pool funding to prioritize nature-based protection and biodiversity while removing property values from risk assessments to ensure equitable support for all residents. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denmark-reforms-coastal-protection-funding-criteria ### 2026-10-07: Denmark proposes 67.8 million DKK for new marine nature parks The Danish government proposes spending 67.8 million DKK to establish at least five new marine nature parks to restore ocean habitats and protect marine biodiversity. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denmark-proposes-678-million-dkk-for-new-marine-nature-parks --- Cite as: Denmark marine and coastal environmental policy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/denmark-marine-and-coastal-environmental-policy