Nature Walks - Gentle Mobilisation in the Name of Climate Action

Experience nature on Amager Fælled with renowned Danish authors on this inspiring climate walk. The group Forfattere ser grønt invites you to hike six to eight kilometres through the heath, with four to five shorter reading stops along the way. Here the authors read from both literary and philosophical texts exploring themes of nature, humanity and the crucial questions of the climate struggle. After each reading there is time for discussion and conversation about the texts, the climate situation and biodiversity.

About Forfattere ser grønt
The group was founded in January 2021 by Danish authors who wish to combat the biodiversity and climate crisis through literature and activism. Since the beginning they have arranged readings, written opinion pieces, collected signatures and carried out various actions to promote climate awareness.

The authors on this walk
Ursula Andkjær Olsen (b. 1970) debuted with the poetry collection Lulus sange (2000) and has since published 12 poetry collections, including Transformationsmanualen and Æsken med forvandlinger (the latter created in collaboration with visual artist Sophia Kalkau). She was rector at the Writers' School from 2019 to 2023 and is a co-founder of Forfattere ser grønt. She has received several awards, including the Montana Literary Prize and the Prince Henrik Prize, and is a member of the Danish Academy.

Maja Lucas (b. 1978) published her debut Jegfortællinger (2007) and simultaneously began working as a writing teacher at institutions including Southern University of Denmark. She is a co-founder of Forfattere ser grønt and published her seventh book, the poetry collection Tennisdigte, in 2024. Lucas was nominated for the Critics' Prize in 2016 and awarded the Danish State Arts Foundation's three-year grant in 2024.

Jesper Stein (b. 1965) debuted as a crime author with Uro (2012) and has since created a series of books featuring private detective Axel Steen. With the novels Lejr (2025) and Terræn (2026) he moves to a more autofictional form of expression. He has won the Danish Crime Academy's Debut Prize, De Gyldne Laurbær and the Readers' Book Prize.

Practical information
Meeting point: Kulturhuset Islands Brygge, Copenhagen
The walk takes 3-4 hours and covers 6-8 kilometres on Amager Fælled. Bring your own packed lunch, water and any snacks you may need.