Public consultation on the upcoming EU Bioeconomy Strategy
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| The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the new Bioeconomy Strategy, scheduled for adoption by the end of 2025. This renewed strategy aims to strengthen the EU’s leadership in the bioeconomy. The Strategy will propose actions to unlock the market potential of bioeconomy innovations, driving the creation of green jobs and sustainable growth. It will also contribute to the EU’s climate goals by reinforcing circularity and supporting the decarbonisation of the EU economy. Finally, the strategy will define the necessary framework to support the growth of bioeconomy startups, entrepreneurs and new business models. The deadline for contributions is 23 June 2025. |
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Integrated assessment of bioeconomy sustainability
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This JRC report presents the goals and approach of the Integrated Bioeconomy Land Use Assessment (IBLUA) project, which aims to support better discussions about the future of the bioeconomy in the European Union. The project uses scientific tools to understand how land and biomass are currently used and how these practices might change to become more sustainable. It brings together diverse perspectives and uses, both data and quantitative storytelling, to examine future scenarios.
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Jobs and wealth in the EU Bioeconomy - 2022 data released
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| The latest figures published by JRC show that the biomass producing and converting sectors of the EU bioeconomy generated €812 billion in value added in 2022, representing approximately 5.0% of the EU's GDP and growing by 12% in nominal terms compared to 2021. Additionally, these sectors created 17.2 million jobs in 2022, accounting for 8.0% of total EU employment. You can explore detailed information in the dedicated dashboard. |
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Public consultation on the Biotech Act
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On 14 May, the European Commission launched the call for evidence for the upcoming Biotech Act. The Biotech Act aims to accelerate the transition of biotech products from laboratory to factory and to the market, while maintaining the highest safety standards for the protection of the population and the environment. Contributions are welcome by 11 June 2025.
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Bioeconomy for food and agriculture: a global stocktaking study
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| This FAO study reviews national and regional bioeconomy strategies, particularly in relation to sustainability, governance and the role of agrifood systems. The findings highlight opportunities to strengthen policy alignment and guide FAO and its Members toward a more sustainable global bioeconomy for food and agriculture. |
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Sustainable and circular bioeconomy in forest-based industries
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This UNECE report explores how forest-based industries can support a sustainable and circular bioeconomy. It notes both opportunities and risks in the transition, emphasising the need for strong policies, innovation and partnerships. The report also addresses rising demand for renewable forest materials and the shift away from fossil fuels and single-use plastics.
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Is there enough biomass to defossilise the chemicals and derived materials sector by 2050?
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| A joint study by the Bio-based Industries Consortium and the Renewable Carbon Initiative explores whether agricultural and forestry biomass can sustainably supply 20% of the carbon needed by the chemical and derived materials sectors by 2050. Using expert input and different scenarios, it projects increases in crop production and global wood supply. The findings indicate that this target seems to be realistic and achievable with proper sustainability measures. |
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Imagining a sustainable Europe in 2050
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Produced by the European Environment Agency (EEA) and Eionet, this foresight report explores how Europe’s food, energy, mobility and built environment systems could transform by 2050. It uses four imagined futures to identify cross-cutting solutions and highlight the need for stronger societal capacities to achieve sustainability. The bioeconomy plays a key role in one of these imaginaries, ‘The great decoupling’, where innovative companies take advantage of technological breakthroughs to enable the decoupling of gross domestic product growth from adverse environmental impacts.
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Bottlenecks limiting the development of the algae sector
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| Published by the European Commission and partners under the #EU4Algae initiative, the report identifies key research and innovation gaps limiting the development of the EU algae sector. Based on an analysis of EU-funded projects, it outlines the sector’s main challenges and highlights priorities needed to bring algae-based technologies to market. |
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New tool for tracking algae research in the EU
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The EU4Algae Project Database consolidates EU-funded algae research from programmes like Horizon and LIFE. With detailed tags and broad search criteria, it helps users explore past and current projects, compare efforts and identify future research needs in the algae sector.
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