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IFIB 2025: in one week the world bioeconomy stakeholders will gather in Turin

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In one week Turin, Italy, will be the center of gravity of world bioeconomy. The Italian city capital will host the International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology from 24 to 26 September. IFIB will be held at the stunning Cavallerizza Reale hosted by the University of Turin.  With more than 200 delegates in attendance from approximately 25 different countries from all around the world, also thanks to a partnership with the Italian Trade Agency, the conference truly succeeds one more time in its ambitions aim to be one of the leading bioeconomy events at global level.

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Bioeconomy in India is growing: the sector expanding to $165.7 billion in 2024 from just $10 billion in 2014

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According to the India Tribune, “over the past decade, India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing bioeconomies in the world, with the sector expanding to $165.7 billion in 2024 from just $10 billion in 2014”. With an ambitious target of $300 billion by 2030, the bioeconomy is steadily becoming a cornerstone of India’s sustainable growth and innovation, driven by advancements in biotechnology, agricultural innovation, biomanufacturing, and healthcare. Indeed in the concept of bioeconomy in India the biopharmaceuticals is also included.

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The EU-funded ShapingBio project released recommendations for a competitive EU Bioeconomy

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Berlaymont, European Commission’s Headquarter in Brussels

The EU-funded ShapingBio project has released a comprehensive policy brief outlining key recommendations to support the European Commission in creating an optimal framework for a sustainable and competitive European bioeconomy. The recommendations feed into the upcoming New EU Bioeconomy Strategy, expected to play a crucial role in advancing Europe’s transition towards a circular, climate-neutral economy.

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World Court says countries are legally obligated to curb emissions, protect climate

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands, issued its advisory opinion on the obligations of States in respect of climate change, read out by the President of the Court, Judge Iwasawa Yuji, on Wednesday. The UN’s principal judicial body ruled that States have an obligation to protect the environment from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and act with due diligence and cooperation to fulfill this obligation.  

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IFIB goes to Turin. From 24 to 26 September the world bioeconomy stakeholders will gather in the city of the Mole Antonelliana

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Turin, panorama. Source: http://www.pixabay.com

Turin, Italy, will be the capital of circular bioeconomy from 24 to 26 September. The International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy (IFIB) will be held at the stunning Cavallerizza Reale hosted by the University of Turin.  With more than 200 delegates in attendance from approximately 25 different countries from all around the world, also thanks to a partnership with the Italian Trade Agency, the conference truly succeeds one more time in its ambitions aim to be one of the leading bioeconomy events at global level.

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Today is the last day to partecipate to the consultation for the new EU bioeconomy strategy

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Berlaymont, European Commission’s Headquarter in Brussels

Today is the last day to participate to the online consultation for the new EU bioeconomy strategy using the Have Your Say portal. The Commission launched a public consultation on the upcoming EU Bioeconomy strategy on Monday (31 March). It marks a significant step forward in harnessing the opportunities of the bioeconomy to support European businesses and drive progress towards the EU’s environmental, climate and competitiveness objectives. 

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Praj, IATA, and ISMA join forces to advance SAF Carbon Assessment and Certification in India

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India is taking decisive steps toward decarbonizing its aviation sector, with a SAF blending mandate targeting 1% by 2027 and 2% by 2028. In line with this national goal, Praj Industries, International Air Transport Association (IATA), and Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive the certification and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the country.

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Eni and the Ministry of Agriculture of Côte d’Ivoire signed a MoU to promote sustainable agricultural initiatives for the energy transition

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Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Eni

Eni, through its subsidiary Eni Natural Energies (ENE), and the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food Production of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore new opportunities for collaboration in the agricultural and agro-industrial sectors for the production of vegetable oil for bio-refining use.

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European Commission doubles down on startups with new strategy and EIC expansion

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Berlaymont, European Commission’s Headquarter in Brussels

The European Commission has launched a comprehensive EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy, aiming to make the EU the world’s top destination for technology-driven innovative companies. One of the key components of this strategy is the expansion of the European Innovation Council (EIC), which plays a vital role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across Europe.

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Everything is ready in Catania to host the first edition of the BioINSouth Forum

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Everything is ready in Catania to host the first edition of the BioINSouth Forum. The Sicilian city will be the Mediterranean capital of bioeconomy from June 4 to June 6, thanks to the forum that will bring together leaders and experts from various sectors and disciplines from South Europe and beyond. They discuss and outline the R&I priorities in bioeconomy, in conjunction with the particularities of the South European regions.

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