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.
According to Braskem, the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and a global pioneer in large-scale biopolymer production, the demand for bio-based shopping bags is increasing in the Japanese market. In Japan, bio-based polyethylene (PE) is gaining attention as a sustainable material, particularly because CO2 emissions from its incineration can be counted as zero in the case of a biomass plastic-an attribute that aligns with the calculation of the effects in the Japanese government’s global warming countermeasures plan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pope Francis passed away yesterday morning. We want to remember him also for the messages he delivered on the climate and environmental crises, which were forceful and direct. He called the leaders of fossil fuel companies into the Vatican to hold them to account; declared a global climate emergency, in 2019; and in his final months, held a conference on “the economics of the common good”. He was a prowerful pope, alongside the poor and migrants, against wars. For these reasons Pope Francis was loved even by non-Catholic and non-religious people.
Here you find the Encyclal letter “Laudato Si’” on care for our Common Home. It recognized climate change as a global problem with significant consequences, especially for the poor, and criticized developed countries, which have contributed the most planet-heating pollution.
We know that Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s first big environmental move after being elected leader of the Catholic Church was his choice of the papal name Francis after Saint Francis of Assisi, known among other things for his appreciation of the natural world.
The World Expo serves as a global platform that unites people and innovations from around the world to tackle challenges facing humanity on an international scale. This year the event that welcomes tens of millions of visitors takes place in Osaka, Japan, and hosts a partnership between Stora Enso and the Czech National Pavilion. Over 800 m³ of Sylva™ CLT elements are being used for the ground-breaking PEFC-certified wood structure of the pavilion with a glazed façade aimed to inspire the world with its innovative use of materials.
Vancouver, Canada, will host the second edition of the Forest Innovation and Bioeconomy Conference on May 6-8 organized by the British Columbia Government. FIBC is a premier event showcasing the development and manufacturing of innovative bio-sourced products and high-value applications. It represents – the organizers say – an opportunity to discover what’s new in innovative bioproduct research and the latest commercialization initiatives and discuss how the Forest Bioeconomy intertwines with other sectors.
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