World Bioeconomy Association’s Post

🌿 Bioeconomy is not only an individual nation's interest; we see emerging interest in it on international forums. 🌍 The G7 has also included points on bioeconomy in their discussions. 📈 🗄️Here you may also find announcements of national dedicated bioeconomy strategies 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3P4V9pX ℹ️ If you have a bioeconomy strategy to share in this library, please send your proposal to info@bioeconomyassociation.org. #bioeconomy #bioresource #biotechnology #bioecology #bioproducts #sustainability 

As Selorm Kobla Kugbega, Research Fellow at SEI — Stockholm Environment Institute, states in his article, the story of #agrifood systems has two sides: a crucial role in food production and economic growth and a significant impact on natural ecosystems. Both are true, yet we now have a unique opportunity to bridge #agriculture and #biodiversity, moving toward a net positive contribution to biodiversity. It’s time to go beyond political rhetoric and focus on practical, actionable steps. Scaling up nature-friendly production models, strengthening conservation enforcement, and implementing policy measures to support sustainable agriculture transitions are critical steps toward a future where agrifood systems sustain, rather than deplete, our ecosystems. Find out more here :

🌱 Safeguarding Europe's Soils: Insights from the Latest JRC/EEA Report 🌍 The health of our soils is critical to agriculture, biodiversity, water quality, and human well-being. Yet, Europe's soils face significant threats from degradation, impacting their resilience and functionality.  Our partners at the European Bioeconomy Bureau, David Robert Newman FCIWM, highlight this in their recent report, urging sustainable management and community engagement to ensure ecosystem resilience. As #BRILIAN, we champion actions like sustainable soil governance and rural community involvement to combat these challenges. Together, we can build resilient ecosystems for future generations. Read more on our blog post 👉 https://lnkd.in/ddS9e42d Brilian is supported by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) - Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC). #BRILIANProject #circularfutureforruralareas #SoilHealth #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #EUGreenDeal

📣 Just published: At least three targets in the Kunming-Montreal #GlobalBiodiversityFramework depend heavily on how #foodsystems are managed from now until 2050. 🤝 Our new #FABLEConsortium position paper calls for Parties at #COP16Colombia on #biodiversity to embed fundamental changes in food systems practices into their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action plans (#NBSAPs). 🌍 Integrated models used by 22 countries show how ambitious changes in demand for agricultural commodities, closing yield gaps and replacing unproductive crops, accelerated adoption of agroecological practices, and widespread land restoration and protection respecting local knowledge and needs, will be critical to achieving global biodiversity goals. 👇Read more here!  https://lnkd.in/ePQmrz9T Co-developed with Sustainable Development Solutions Network and the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) #FABLE

#forest #bioeconomy 16 EU Member States led by Finland & including #Ireland 🇮🇪♻️🍀🌳identify that 👉 #Bioeconomy must stand out at core of next Commission’s Work Programme #AgriFish #Council See document below 👇

The memo mentions that - "Promoting the bioeconomy is important for the competitiveness and success of the whole EU". I am knee deep in - working with Irish stakeholders on a variety of bioeconomy opportunities and the more I do the more I realise the simplicity and elegance of leveraging these types of solutions. Don't let the word simple confuse you into thinking they lack in innovation, in fact it is just the opposite as technology is driving and underpinning the approaches. You should all definitely get onboard with the Bioeconomy!

Promising initiative - looks like 2025 will be busy! There is no #Green Deal without a sustainable #BioEconomy. There is no #competitiveness without an #innovative BioEconomy. Next #Europe. Next BioEconomy. #europeancommission #horizoneurope #euscience #biotech

Kerteminde, a picturesque harbour town in central Denmark, has become the centre of important research conducted by the University of Southern Denmark (SDU). Here, a team of scientists studies the jellyfish that thrive just below the surface of the water, collecting samples and monitoring environmental conditions to understand the causes of their proliferation. The researchers have identified several factors that contribute to the growth of jellyfish populations, including overfishing, which removes their predators and competitors, and agricultural runoff, which depletes oxygen in the water. Unlike other marine species, jellyfish are not bothered by low oxygen levels, which allows them to thrive in environments less favourable to other organisms. #blueeconomy #bluetransformation #sustainability

Reflections on 2024 and Expectations for 2025 in Nature-Based Removals 2024 presented significant challenges in positioning nature-based solutions within the global carbon markets. However, it also marked an essential milestone with the introduction of the ICVCM and the Core Carbon Principles, setting high-integrity standards to ensure the production of quality carbon credits. From the perspective of large-scale nature-based removals, we’ve witnessed remarkable learning and evolution—progressing at a pace comparable to technological advancements. We now have a clearer pathway to refine the design and impact assessment of landscape-level initiatives that align with voluntary and compliance carbon and biodiversity markets, as well as innovative transactional mechanisms. Looking ahead to 2025, I envision the consolidation of a robust narrative and implementation framework for nature-based removals worldwide. These systems must continue integrating productivity, sustainability, and ecological impact, addressing the recovery of degraded ecosystems through strategies like agroforestry, afforestation, reforestation, and restoration. The success of these initiatives hinges on working in harmony with communities and private landowners, respecting their needs and understanding of their territories. Moreover, collaboration between governments and the private sector will be key to driving investments in GHG removals and biodiversity enhancements. Together, we can amplify the positive environmental impacts of these initiatives worldwide. Let’s continue building strong partnerships to make a lasting difference for our planet. • #NatureBasedSolutions• #CarbonMarkets • #CarbonCredits• #EcosystemRestoration • #Agroforestry• #GHGRemoval • #Reforestation• #ClimateFinance •#ClimateResilience•#PublicPrivatePartnerships #Biodiversitymarkets

The G20 Initiative on Bioeconomy is based on three topics: science, technology and innovation; sustainable use of biodiversity; and the role of #bioeconomy in promoting sustainable development.