Denmark raise millions of euros in first-ever climate telethon | World News, The Indian Express

Denmark raise millions of euros in first-ever climate telethon | World News, The Indian Express

By Deutsche Welle |Published: September 15, 2019 3:04:35 pm

Denmark raise millions of euros in first-ever climate telethon

For every 20 Danish kroner (€2.70 or $3) that were donated, one tree is to be planted, and 20% of the total donations will be earmarked for forest conservation efforts in the Scandinavian country.

For every 20 Danish kroner (€2.70 or ) that were donated, one tree is to be planted, and 20% of the total donations will be earmarked for forest conservation efforts in the Scandinavian country. (Source: DW)

The people of Denmark donated about €2.4 million ($2.67 million) for the planting of trees on Saturday, in a telethon described as the world’s first to focus on the climate.