The European Commission is stepping up the implementation of the EU Bioeconomy Strategyby launching three complementary initiatives. These include the Bio-based Alliance (BEA) to support market expansion, the Bioeconomy Investment Deployment Group (BIDG) to improve access to finance,and the Bioeconomy Expert Group to support implementation by Member States. Call for alliance members In this context, […]
The Commission presents the EU’s first strategies for island and coastal communities
The European Commission has adopted two specific strategies, one for the EU’s islands and the other for the EU’s coastal communities, establishing for the first time a coordinated European approach to support both types of territories and unlock their long-term potential. The two initiatives introduce a targeted approach, tailored to the specific needs and unique […]
The Council supports the move to take bio-based innovations from the laboratory to production
The Council adopted last March 17 conclusions on the EU’s new Bioeconomy Strategy, which welcome the vision of a competitive and sustainable bioeconomy by 2040, promote the use of circular and bio-based solutions across all relevant sectors—as non-fossil alternatives—and support innovation and investment. The bioeconomy uses renewable biological resources, such as plants, animals and microorganisms, […]
Commission presents new Bioeconomy Strategy
Last November 27, the Commission adopted a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, charting a way forward to build a clean, competitive and resilient European economy. By using renewable biological resources from land and sea and providing alternatives to critical raw materials, the EU will move forward towards a more circular and decarbonised economy […]
Main results of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council: promoting a more sustainable, competitive and resilient Europe
Agriculture Opportunities of the bioeconomy Following an exchange of views, the Council approved conclusions on the opportunities provided by the bioeconomy in the light of current challenges, with a focus on rural areas. Ministers highlighted the key role that the bioeconomy could play in achieving the environmental and climate goals under the European Green Deal, […]
HORIZON EUROPE: Integrated and sustainable freshwater bioeconomy
Expected Outcome In line with the European Green Deal objectives, the farm to fork strategy for a fair healthy and environmentally friendly food system, the EU bioeconomy strategy and blue growth strategy, the successful proposal will support freshwater aquaculture products/processes and/or environmental services sustaining the health of freshwater ecosystems and their bioeconomy sectors. Project results are […]
H2020: Bio-based Industries: Shaping the bio-based economy through a participatory approach
This call (BBI-2019-SO4-S3) aimed at designing the right tools and system for citizens to participate in the bioeconomy, belongs to the Bio-based Industries Coordination and Support action (BBI-CSA) sub-programme of the Horizon 2020 Programme. Since citizens are the end-consumers of bio-based products and services, they should have the opportunity to provide direct input into the […]
EUBCE 2019: Showcasing what it takes to build the bioeconomy
If the European Commission’s 2018 strategy for a climate neutral economy by 2050 is to succeed, the EUBCE 2019 conference in Lisbon underlined that it will not do so based on technical advances alone. As well as investment, it will require a range of collaborations. The European Commission’s communication about its strategy for a climate […]