What are the climate benefits of a fixed link?

It is expected that there will be a reduction in CO₂ emissions of more than 200,000 tonnes per year compared to the ferries. That is the same as the annual energy consumption of a large provincial town in Denmark.

What is being done to protect the environment during the construction work as well as once the link is open?

Building the fixed link across the Fehmarnbelt with as little impact on the environment as possible – for flora and fauna – is the top priority. Like with the Great Belt and the Øresund fixed links, a thorough analysis of the environmental impact will be carried out. The ambition is to make use of the wealth of experience about effective protection of the environment from both the Great Belt and the Øresund projects.

What is being done to make sure that wildlife does not suffer?

Femern A/S is already doing extensive studies and analyses of the movement patterns of migratory and other birds in the area where the fixed link will be. Similarly, the breeding habits of porpoises in the Fehmarnbelt are being investigated. This will all give us the necessary information to avoid permanent damage to the habitat of birds and marine animals. Experiences from the Great Belt and the Øresund show that the living conditions for both birds and sea life can actually be improved in certain cases, compared to before the fixed links were built.