The BIOTRANSFORM project is organising its 2nd online working group “Tools and methodologies for the regional transition to circular bioeconomy” on 29 April from 14:00 to 15:30. The objective of this meeting is to present to regional authorities the methodologies and tools developed by the BIOTRANSFORM project and to collect their feedback to ensure they meet their actual needs.

This interactive online session will be a useful feedback moment for the BIOTRANSFORM project and will allow further improvement of current methodologies and tools under development:

• Impact Assessment Tool (IAT): developed by Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), this tool compiles environmental, economic, and social indicators (e.g., global warming potential, job creation, impact on vulnerable groups) to assess the implications of chosen transition pathways on regions overall sustainability. It identifies optimal bio-economy scenarios by evaluating indicator values and aligning with regional sustainability goals, empowering policymakers with valuable insights to drive comprehensive circular bio-economy initiatives.
• Methodology to co-define and co-implement optimal transition pathways: developed by Alchemia Nova, this methodology involves local and regional stakeholders to co-evaluate several regional pathways to transition to circular bioeconomy, and to select the final and optimal one that is uniquely adapted to the regional context. The aim is to ensure an inclusive and comprehensive approach to co-defining optimal transition pathways with regional actors, focusing on stakeholder engagement, data-driven analysis, and collaborative solution development​.
• Financing solutions for the transition to circular bioeconomy: once the optimal regional transition pathway is selected, suitable funding and financial solutions are needed to implement the transition. ACR+ is currently reviewing existing financing tools and schemes for circular bioeconomy (including grants, funds and investments) which regions could rely upon to implement the said pathway in their territory.

Agenda

Practical details

• 29 April 2024, 14:00 – 15:30 CET
• Online
• Registrations: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/12c165c7-2930-6802-335a-6c2781426c11
• Details: https://www.acrplus.org/en/events/upcoming-events/event/620-biotransform-2nd-working-group-tools-and-methodologies-for-the-regional-transition-to-circular-bioeconomy

BIOTRANSFORM – Circular BIOeconomy TRANSFORMation for regions by enabling resource and governance networks – is a three-year project which aims to provide European policymakers with an adequate assessment and policy development framework, knowledge base and expert support ecosystem to accelerate the transition from linear fossil-based systems to circular bio- based systems.

Join our Slovak partners for an exciting one-day event dedicated to empowering youth and driving transformative change in European regions!

The goal is to inspire, educate, and catalyze action among young individuals, fostering a future of sustainability and innovation within the bioeconomy sector.

Organised by a dynamic partnership of key players in the bioeconomy sector in Slovakia, this event falls under the GenB and BioGov.net projects, in collaboration with national representatives from the BIOEAST initiative, BOOST4BIOEAST project, and other EU-funded initiatives.

Who should attend? We invite youth aged 15 to 35, including early career scientists, young entrepreneurs, and startup companies. Recognizing that attracting young talent to bioeconomy careers begins early, we extend our outreach to children aged 4 to 14.

Find out more information about the Slovakian hub and the event here.

This event will be organized as a satellite event of the Bioeconomy Changemakers Festival in Nitra, Slovakia. The target audience is youth and all activities will be focused on the inspiration and motivation of young people and present the opportunities for youth in bioeconomy.

The ROBIN project will have a booth there.

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Nando Hackathon – Reducing Overfertilization by Innovative Solutions

Open webinar on 21/03/2024 at 13.00 CET

Join us for a Launch Webinar as we kick off the Nando Hackathon, focusing on the urgent issue of overfertilization in European agriculture. 🌍💡

🌾Webinar Highlights:
– Presenting the BioBoosters hackathon concept.
– Unveiling the challenges posed by overfertilization in European agriculture.
– Exploring the innovative solutions required to address water pollution, soil degradation, biodiversity loss, and human health concerns.
– Introduction to Nando’s mission and commitment to sustainable practices in crop and livestock production.
– Presenting of the Nando’s hackathon challenge.

🎤 Speakers:
– “The BioBoosters concept” – Anna Aalto, Jyväskylä University of Applied Science;
– “Soil Health in Agricultural Ecosystems” Dr. Žydrė Kadžiulienė, Lithuanian Research Centre of Agriculture and Forestry;
– “BioCash project: Bio-economy and Circular Agriculture for Soil Health” – Dr. Karolina Barčauskaitė, Lithuanian Research Centre of Agriculture and Forestry;
– “Presentation of the Challenge of the Nando Hackathon” – Jonas Ignatavičius, Head of Innovations at Nando.

🚀 Why Attend?
– Gain a deep understanding of the environmental and agricultural sustainability challenges.
– Learn about Nando’s mission and their role in developing biostimulants, surfactants, and chemical products to combat overfertilization.
– Be part of a community dedicated to fostering innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
– Get more information if you are interested in participating in Nando Hackathon.

📌 Register to join the webinar ➡️ NANDO Hackathon Launch Webinar (google.com)

🔗 More information about the Nando hackathon ➡️ Nando Hackathon – Sunrise Tech Park (ssmtp.lt)

🗓️On the 9th of February, UnitelmaSapienza will host the Final National Conference of Circular Bricks.🍃🧱
🔎It will be a nice occasion to present all Project results of the project, but also to discuss challenges and opportunities in the field of VET and university training and best practices from business with esteemed guests.
🥇Moreover, there will be an award ceremony for winning students’ projects involved in the project from Romania, Italy, Greece and Spain.
👉All those interested in participating are invited to register at the following link: https://forms.gle/8rWjSdnJnL8EgQqx5