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The bioeconomy means using renewable biological resources from land and sea, like crops, forests, fish, animals and micro-organisms to produce food, materials and energy.
Stronger development of the bioeconomy will help the EU accelerate progress towards a circular and low-carbon economy.
It will help modernise and strengthen the EU industrial base, creating new value chains and greener, more cost-effective industrial processes, while protecting biodiversity and the environment.
More about the EU’s bioeconomy strategy and action plan.
As action under the 2018 EU Bioeconomy Strategy, a study on bioeconomy education, training and skills has been launched in June 2021. The findings of this study will be published in Summer 2022.
BIOEAST Initiative
The BIOEAST Initiative aims to develop knowledge-based circular bioeconomies in Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries by 2030. Its mission is to enhance inclusive growth, create value-added jobs, particularly in rural areas, and maintain environmental sustainability.
Key objectives include:
- Increasing Biomass Production: Promoting sustainable practices to make CEE countries competitive food and feed producers.
- Circular Processing: Encouraging zero-waste approaches to develop bio-based value chains.
- Strengthening Rural Viability: Fostering innovative, climate-ready growth models in rural communities.
The initiative addresses five primary challenges: improving research and innovation infrastructure, exploiting bio-based value chains, creating systemic governance, strengthening rural communities, and overcoming financial barriers. It promotes strategic cooperation and evidence-based policy-making to drive sustainable development and improve the quality of life in the region.
Source: https://bioeast.eu/