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Denmark agreed on its first ever climate bill, with lawmakers committing to ambitious goals to reduce emissions over the coming decade.

A majority in the Danish parliament backed a target of reducing CO2 by 70% by 2030, compared with 1990 levels, according to Ritzau.

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“There will be annual reviews to ensure we’re on the right track,” said Climate and Energy Minister Dan Joergensen of the ruling Social Democrats, according to Ritzau. “There’ll also be a preliminary target set for 2025.”