Denmark's first environment minister Jens Kampmann dies at 89

Jens Kampmann, a significant figure in Danish environmental policy and the nation's first environment minister, has passed away at 89. His son, Nicolai Kampmann, announced his father's peaceful passing, stating, "My father, Jens, has fallen asleep quietly. The body could not take anymore, but he was clear and resigned almost to the very end."

Kampmann, a member of the Social Democrats, entered parliament in 1966 and served until 1978. In 1971, he was appointed minister for public works and pollution control, a role that established him as Denmark's inaugural environment minister. His tenure marked a crucial period for environmental awareness and policy development in the country.

Beyond his political career, Jens Kampmann was part of a prominent political family. He was the son of Viggo Kampmann, who served as Denmark's Prime Minister from 1960 to 1962. This familial legacy underscored his deep roots in Danish social democracy.

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My father, Jens, has fallen asleep quietly. The body could not take anymore, but he was clear and resigned almost to the very end.