Bioeconomy under cap post2020 bioeconomy in the new cap objectivesneed to link future cap strategic plans and national bioeconomy strategies. The objective of the finnish bioeconomy strategy is to generate new economic growth and new jobs from an increase in the bioeconomy business and from high added value products and services while securing the operating conditions for the natures ecosystems. The 2018 european bioeconomy strategy and further sectorial and horizontal policies are relevant for the bioeconomy research and innovation european funding for bioeconomy research in 20142020 mostly comes from horizon 2020 and the european structural and investment funds. Moreover, the eus horizon 2020 programming for research and innovation was noted as a key source of research funding by italian stakeholders. The work on bioeconomy in europe was developed through the support of different policies that allowed to create a strategy to foster this sector. Its history is presented in the paper by patermann and aguilar 2018 that explains how since 1982 different research frameworks of the european commission have supported biotechnology and natural. The idea is based on increasing the use of biotechnologies and biofuels, and is a response to growing concerns about the unsustainable use and management of finite natural resources. European bioeconomy for the next 20 years were outlined 17. According to the ec 2, the bioeconomy in europe currently has a market size of over 2 trillion euros and. The aim of the bioeconomy is to have an innovative and lowemissions economy, bringing together demands for. European commission press release details page european commission press release brussels, 11 october 2018 today the commission has put forward an action plan to develop a sustainable and circular bioeconomy that serves europes society, environment and economy.
Sustainable growth from bioeconomy the finnish bioeconomy. The irish bioeconomy foundation in collaboration with the bioeconomy implementation group have produced a brochure pdf 2,572kb signposting the main bioeconomy related funding opportunities and supports available for a range of stakeholders. It is an honour to present you the document bioeconomy regions in europe. By 2030 the expectations are that it will engage almost one tenth of the total workforce across all industrial sectors, thereby creating one million new jobs per year and an annual turnover of over 2 trillion euros. The national bioeconomy blueprint describes five strategic objectives for a bioeconomy with the potential to generate economic growth and address societal needs although progress is being made in all of these areas, much work remains if the united states is to remain competitive in a changing world. The european commission defines the bioeconomy as the production of renewable biological resources and the conversion of these resources and waste streams into value added products, such as food, feed, biobased products and bioenergy. Pdf mapping forestbased bioeconomy research in europe. These two events helped establish the knowledgebased bioeconomy in european policy circles. The role of bioenergy in the bioeconomy is discussed particularly through biofuels for transport and biorefineries. Research and innovation actions are needed to help achieve rapid and sustained changes in lifestyle and to cut resource use across all levels of society and the economy. Europe needs to make the transition to a postpetroleum economy. Combining bbi h2020 and european structural and investment. Its history is presented in the paper by patermann and aguilar 2018 that explains how since 1982.
The bioeconomy, especially in europe, will be a major factor in future economic growth. Integrating circular economy and bioeconomy would improve. The main objective of this project is to make central europe a model region for an access and service network for smes to bring smart solutions from idea to market readiness. This project has received funding from the european unions horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement no 652682. More flexibility and discretion for mss to design and implement interventions in the new cap strategic plans. This factsheet describes the terms and conditions, eligibility criteria and benefits of the recently launched programme loan for agriculture and bioeconomy. Is of the view that the bioeconomy is a prerequisite for achieving the objectives of the europe 2020 strategy and, more specifically, of the initiatives the innovation union and a resourceefficient europe. This paper provides an overview of the bioeconomy in europe, examining it from a policy framework and concept perspective. A new european environment agency eea report argues that implementing these two concepts in tandem, by applying specific design principles within a systemic approach, would improve resource efficiency and reduce environmental pressures. The 2018 european bioeconomy strategy and further sectorial and horizontal policies are relevant for the bioeconomy research and innovation european funding for bioeconomy research in 2014 2020 mostly comes from horizon 2020 and the european structural and investment funds. Conference registration is now open greeting from euraf president, patrick worms. In 2010, the german government adopted the national research strategy bioeconomy 2030 and in a press statement released on th february 2012, the european commission states. Investments in research and innovation will enable europe to take leadership in the concerned markets and will play a role in achieving the goals of the europe 2020 strategy and its innovation union and resource efficient europe flagship initiatives. Revised eu bioeconomy strategy in the context of cap post.
Mapping forestbased bioeconomy research in europe article pdf available in forest policy and economics february 2019 with 174 reads how we measure reads. Strengthening the eus global position in research, innovation and technology. The two previous reports applied a systemic approach to framing a circular economy and to the products within it. The europe 2020 strategy calls for a bioeconomy within its flagship initiative innovation union as a key element for smart growth and green economy in europe. Eu team launches citizendriven transformation of the european food system. Aurelie perrin, in the role of bioenergy in the bioeconomy, 2019. This new financing initiative, guaranteed by the juncker plans european fund for strategic investments, targets investments by private cooperatives and companies in the agriculture and. So, i fully expect that the new edition of the common agricultural p post2020 will feature instruments capable of promoting sustainable and inclusive bioeconomy business models. Circular bioeconomy 2020 graduate school of science and technology at aarhus university objectives of the course. Bringing news and background knowledge about the bioeconomy sectors and their science and technology. This update to the 2012 bioeconomy strategy will maximise the contribution of the. In brief, bioeconomy can contribute to build a more competitive, innovative and prosperous europe. Europe uses natural resources unsustainably and the european union has put in place policies on circular economy and bioeconomy in response.
The role of bioenergy in the bioeconomy is discussed particularly through. Bioeconomy in the post2020 cap over 18 million people across the eu were employed in the bioeconomy in 2015 mainly in the agriculture, food and beverage sectors, according to the european commissions joint research centre. The purpose of this update to the 2012 bioeconomy 2 strategy is to address these challenges through a set of 14 concrete actions which will be launched in 2019 at the latest. Starting on 1 january 2020, the foodshift2030 project will apply a groundbreaking mechanism for maturing, combining, upscaling and. Building a sustainable bioeconomy will also contribute to the europe 2020 flagship initiatives innovation union and a resource efficient europe. The bioeconomy strategy is an official part of its smart specialization strategy, which represents the basis for accessing funding within the framework of europes cohesion policy. As announced by president juncker and first vicepresident timmermans in their letter of intent accompanying president juncker. It provides a broadbased analysis of future developments in the three sectors where biotechnology has the greatest potential. The bioeconomy agenda emerged in response to the need to find alternatives to fossil fuels. Innovation union aims to focus research, development and innovation policy. The bioeconomy, or biobased economy, is a new model for industry and the economy. The bioeconomy comprises those parts of the economy that use renewable biological resources from land and sea such as crops, forests, fish, animals and microorganisms to produce food, materials and energy. Is of the view that the bioeconomy is a prerequisite for achieving the objectives of the europe 2020 strategy and, more specifically, of the initiatives the innovation union and. Sustainability free fulltext the bioeconomy in europe.
European commission press release details page european commission press release brussels, 11 october 2018 today the commission has put forward an action plan to develop a sustainable and circular bioeconomy that serves europe s society, environment and economy. And in 2018 we should also engage in discussions among commission services, but also with our stakeholders, to rethink the eu bioeconomy strategy. The bioeconomy implementation group held 4 meetings pdf 269kb throughout 2018 and one meeting in 2019 bioeconomy ireland day 2018. So, i fully expect that the new edition of the common agricultural p post 2020 will feature instruments capable of promoting sustainable and inclusive bioeconomy business models. Addressing peoples concerns about their livelihoods, safety and environment responding to the economic crisis to invest in future jobs and growth. A bioeconomy can be defined as an economy where the basic building blocks for materials, chemicals and energy are derived from renewable biological resources. Rationale and objectives new european funding programmes to strengthen the emerging biobased economy in europe have come available in the 2014 2020 financial framework of the european union. Agriculture, bioeconomy and rural development overview 2020. Case studies of regional bioeconomy strategies across europe august 2016 david charles, sara davies, stephen miller, keith clement, greet overbeek, annecharlotte hoes, marius hasenheit, zoritza. The tg was structured as an open group of interested stakeholders across europe and involved. Comparing policy strategies for a transition to a bioeconomy. Towards a sustainable bioeconomy books of abstracts 2015 towards a sustainable bioeconomy innovative methods and solutions for the agriculture and forest sectors sant pau art nouveau site in barcelona, spain 2123 october, 2015. Aug 23, 2018 this is the third in a series of reports on the circular economy in support of the framing, implementation and evaluation of european circular economy policy from an environmental perspective.
This report on the bioeconomy addresses circularity aspects of biobased products and the. The circular economy and the bioeconomy partners in. The european agroforestry federation euraf aims at promoting the use of trees on farms as well as any kind of silvopastoralism throughout the different environmental regions of europe. Bec is an associated partner in this project, with steinbeis europa centre as a lead partner. They are also best situated to identify the locally available feedstocks from agriculture, agro. Us bioeconomy blueprint farm bill white house, usda life sciences biomed. Revised eu bioeconomy strategy in the context of cap post2020. This is the third in a series of reports on the circular economy in support of the framing, implementation and evaluation of european circular economy policy from an environmental perspective. The bioeconomy is based on the premise that achieving a better balance.
Greater use of renewable resources is no longer just an option, it is a necessity. European bioeconomy university six leading universities launch an initiative november 26, 2018 cropenergies will pause production in its plant in wilton from the end of november 2018. Internationalisation strategy of the bioeconomy cluster. Europe 2020 innovation union european research area horizon 2020 h2020 is designed to help bring ideas to the market. The circular bioeconomy concepts, opportunities and. Designing a policy agenda1, is the outcome of an interdisciplinary foresight project by the oecd on the bioeconomy. The ec portrays the bioeconomy as a key component for smart and green growth 2.
Regions play an important role in the further development of the biobased economy in europe as they can support the establishment of regional innovative value chains. Case studies of regional bioeconomy strategies across europe. The role of biomass and bioenergy in a future bioeconomy. The transition towards circular economy is considered as a key solution for sustainable development and the increasing need for utilization of the bio based waste streams can support significant potential and benefits for the society, the environment and economy. In its current eu research programme, horizon 2020, the european commission.