Annemarie
LAURITSEN
Ministry of Environment and Gender Equality, Denmark
As Permanent Secretary, Annemarie Lauritsen holds overall responsibility for the Ministry of Environment and Gender Equality. In addition to the central department, the ministry comprises the Danish Environmental Protection Agency and the Coastal Authority. In total, the ministry employs approximately 1,000 staff members. The ministry’s core responsibilities include nature conservation, environmental protection, the green transition, and promoting gender equality between women and men.