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❗NEW Bioeconomy report alert ❗ The Joint Research Centre of the European Commission has come out with a new report on “Trends in the EU bioeconomy – update 2024”. Some take-home messages from the report: ▶ A robust knowledge base and a fit-for-purpose monitoring system are crucial elements for adaptive and effective governance. ▶ The EC’s Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy and the EU Bioeconomy Monitoring System are key tools for the deployment of a sustainable #EUBioeconomy. ▶ EU Bioeconomy monitoring relies on data from the Member States – continued development and collaboration is key. ▶ Bioeconomy is a multi-faceted system that requires a balanced approach across sectors and the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainability. This needs to be reflected in the monitoring system.   I would like to extend my gratitude to the JRC colleagues for their precious work in supporting policymaking. Read the full report online 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/epcNtbjh And discover more on the work of the EC Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/eYtsdnNw EU Science, Research and Innovation

🚨 Exciting news❗ 🌱 A new #report on EU bioeconomy trends has just been released. 📈 You can read it here 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/epcNtbjh

In March 2024, the CCRI Project ROBIN project published a study on regional strategies driving the circular bioeconomy across Europe. 📊 The study, based on 61 governance models, revealed that regional commitments to #bioeconomy are growing but managing conflicting #sustainability goals remains a challenge. 🌿⚖️ Policymakers, have a look, as the paper provides an overview of successful governance models! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dFZ7dqjk #CCRIEurope 

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2024, December 2nd Replication | Essential elements for adopting and expanding project outcomes 🌱 Cities2030 is driving circular bioeconomies across Europe 🌍 The new JRC report, “Trends in the EU Bioeconomy – Update 2024,” underscores the importance of robust knowledge, monitoring, and collaboration for a sustainable future. Aligned with these priorities, Cities2030 is advancing circular bioeconomies by: 🔄 promoting closed-loop food systems 🌱 bridging local and EU bioeconomy strategies 🤝 engaging multi-stakeholder collaboration for actionable results Together, we’re shaping resilient food systems and a sustainable bioeconomy! Cities2030 is funded by the EU Horizon 2020 Programme, grant agreement No 101000640. The content of this publication does not reflect the official opinion of the European Union. #Bioeconomy #CircularEconomy #FOOD2030 #Cities2030 #Sustainability

📢 New #EUBioeconomy Report! 💡 Unlocking the EU's bioeconomy potential goes beyond technological innovations and policies — it requires a truly collaborative approach that unites diverse stakeholders and perspectives. The latest report, "Enhancing Stakeholder Involvement in EU Bioeconomy Policy," highlights the pivotal role of stakeholder engagement in shaping a sustainable and circular bioeconomy. Identifying key gaps and opportunities, we can foster a more inclusive, effective, and responsive bioeconomy policy that benefits all. Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) European Commission The National Centre for Research and Development Krajowy Punkt Kontaktowy Programów Badawczych UE 🌿 Key recommendations from the report to elevate the EU bioeconomy: ➡️ Establishing platforms to connect stakeholders, promote collaboration, and encourage knowledge exchange. ➡️ Structuring and enhancing stakeholder engagement processes. ➡️ Improving access to bioeconomy-related information to enable broader participation. ➡️ Simplifying the bioeconomy definition to ensure a shared understanding and unified efforts. ➡️ Expanding the reach of the Youth Ambassadors programme to inspire future bioeconomy leaders. ➡️ Creating a sustained dialogue between organizations and the European Commission. ➡️ Encouraging active involvement from Member States. 🔗 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/ekNvcaxA 🔗 Explore the policy brief: https://lnkd.in/eNVGwaNN

New report on the #bioeconomy in Europe by JRC. We from nova-Institut GmbH are happy to continue our collaboration with JRC on analysing #employment and #addedvalue from #biobased #industries.

2024, December 4th 🌍 Advancing circular bioeconomies in Africa through DIVAGRI 🌾♻️ At DIVAGRI, we’re thrilled to see the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre report highlighting the importance of robust knowledge systems and collaborative monitoring for sustainable bioeconomies. This resonates deeply with our mission to empower African communities with bio-based technologies and foster circular bioeconomy practices. 🌱🤝 🔑 How DIVAGRI contributes: ✅ building knowledge-sharing platforms like the Knowledge Sharing Centres (KSC) to support adaptive governance and inclusive innovation, ✅ via trials and scales bio-based solutions such as solar desalination greenhouses, biochar production, and intercropping systems to address environmental and economic challenges, ✅ engaging local farmers, policymakers, and researchers to ensure sustainability across economic, social, and environmental dimensions. By leveraging local expertise and aligning with global bioeconomy strategies, DIVAGRI is enabling resilient agricultural systems and creating sustainable livelihoods in #Ghana #Namibia #SouthAfrica #Botswana and #Mozambique. 🌟 Explore more about DIVAGRI’s impact and join the movement for a greener, circular future. 🌍♻️ DIVAGRI is funded by the EU Horizon 2020 Programme, grant agreement No 101000348. The content of this publication does not reflect the official opinion of the European Union. #CircularBioeconomy #Sustainability #BioBasedSolutions #Innovation #Africa #EUcollaboration

The future of Europe is bio-based   🎉On Friday, the Ecofin Council adopted the European Investment Bank (EIB)'s Strategic Roadmap for 2024-2027. This comprehensive plan outlines eight key priorities, and we are particularly pleased about the inclusion of bioeconomy.   📈 The Roadmap emphasises boosting European resilience in agriculture and the bioeconomy. It outlines more financial support for adaptation and mitigation of the impact of climate change in the agricultural sector. Furthermore, it states that large investments are needed to make the sector resilient and sustainable as well as develop the bioeconomy and the circular economy.   🔬 This strategic focus will not only enhance food security and sustainable agriculture but also drive innovation in the biosolutions industry, contributing significantly to Europe's green transition.   🌍 The Strategic Roadmap is another important step towards a bio-based future of Europe, but we need to keep moving and supplement investments with regulatory reforms – and the European Biosolutions Coalition is ready to help make this happen! #EUbiocoalition #eu #bioeconomy #circulareconomy #agriculture #greentransition #sustainability

In March 2024, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), announced the launch of the National Bioeconomy Board (NBB). The board will “partner across the public and private sectors to advance societal well-being, national security, sustainability, economic productivity, and competitiveness through #biotechnology and #biomanufacturing,” highlighting the #Biden Administration’s commitment to future-proofing an economically sustainable U.S. #bioeconomy. Despite these advances, the vast intersectionality inherent to the bioeconomy (e.g., with health, clean energy, national security, climate change, economic development) poses unique challenges for the U.S. government. This complexity makes it difficult for the various agencies to coordinate and even more difficult for the general public to understand the government’s approach to the bioeconomy. Nonetheless, to maintain the continued growth within the bioeconomy that has resulted from these policy advances, it will be imperative to clarify a strategic vision that coordinates and publicizes governmental efforts that support the burgeoning U.S. bioeconomy. The NBB can play an important role in promoting this strategic vision. As directed by the Bioeconomy EO, the interagency through the Executive Office of the President set up the NBB to promote interagency coordination and collaboration on the bioeconomy. The NBB is co-chaired by OSTP, the Department of Commerce (DOC), and the Department of Defense (DOD), and nine other agencies make up the entirety of the board. Other agencies not represented on the NBB itself, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), work with the NBB through various working groups and play an integral role. https://lnkd.in/eNhwxWsy