Author: Louis Ferrini

The European Bioeconomy Network (EUBioNet) is a proactive alliance of EU funded projects dealing with Bioeconomy promotion, communication and support. The main goal is to maximise the efforts, increasing the knowledge sharing, networking, mutual learning, coordination of joint activities and events. The European Bioeconomy Network will work in close collaboration with the European Commission, to ensure that the objectives identified by the Bioeconomy Strategy update will be properly communicated, addressed and implemented.
European Bioeconomy Scene 2019

European Bioeconomy Scene 2019

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A unique conference on the bioeconomy, to be held this year in the vibrant seaside city of Helsinki, will present new issues and offer insights into bio-based value chains and the related socio-economic aspects. The objective of European Bioeconomy Scene 2019, which will take place on 8–10 July, is to achieve an inclusive and sustainable bioeconomy for Europe.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland and the European Commission are jointly organising the conference as one of the main events to be held in Helsinki during Finland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The conference is one of the absolute highlights of the bioeconomy sector in Europe, and registration will be open until 25 April 2019 for a limited number of participants.

The bioeconomy is a sustainable solution aiming to combat urgent global problems, such as climate change, increasing competition for natural resources and regional development. In order to implement the transition to the bioeconomy at the European level, we need better consensus, commitment and decisions.

The conference aims to raise public awareness and promote dialogue on our progress towards bioeconomies. This will be accomplished by bringing together academics, researchers, stakeholders, policymakers and business representatives and the civil society across the bioeconomy sector to exchange knowledge, coordinate activities and discuss new actions. A wide range of participants is expected from around the European Union.

The objective of the conference is to exchange ideas on how to proceed in implementing the updated Bioeconomy Strategy “A sustainable Bioeconomy for Europe: strengthening the connection between economy, society and the environment” from 2018 and the Circular Economy Package.

The conference programme, registration and descriptions of the excursions can be found at www.bioeconomy.fi/EUBioScene19

8 July 2019 – BIOVOICES and BIOCANNDO in collaboration with Biobridges and LIFT, during the European Bioeconomy Scene 2019 to be held in Helsinki, will organise an European MML “The role of communication and education to promote changes in purchase habits and increase the adoption of bio-based products” The workshop will bring together EU funded project , European Platforms and Networks, Member states networks, together with quadruple helix stakeholders dealing with communication and awareness raising, to support the European Bioeconomy Strategy through communication activities.

The workshop will promote the discussion and sharing of lessons learned and best communication practices, formats and channels; successful activities, multipliers to be involved;  messages and arguments to be used (in terms of style, scope, terminology), etc.

The workshop will facilitate the creation of synergies to maximise the opportunities and impact of bioeconomy communication at national and European Level.

For more information about the MML and for the registration please visit the website: www.biovoices.eu/helsinki

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BBI JU INFO DAY 2019

BBI JU INFO DAY 2019

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The BBI JU Info Day 2019 will take place on 12 April 2019 in Brussels.

The aim of the event is to bring together potential participants interested in the BBI JU 2019 Call for proposals.

Registration for the event is free but obligatory and needs to be completed using the electronic registration tool. Places will be offered on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis so we would advise to register as soon as possible.

The morning sessions will provide information about the BBI JU initiative and all aspects of the Call process. Details of the 2019 Call topics as well as more information on the event are available on the BBI JU website.

The afternoon will provide an opportunity for participants to hold face-to-face meetings that can be scheduled as of 8th of March using the professional/corporate profile in the BBI JU Partnering Platform.

Throughout the day, participants will have the opportunity to speak to representatives from BBI JU’s founding partners and Member States as well as exchange views with entities in synergy with BBI JU. The BBI JU’s Programme Office staff will also be available to answer questions about the Call process and procedure.

We look forward to welcoming you to our 2019 Info Day in Brussels!

Read the news on BBI JU website

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The ENRD Thematic Group on ‘Mainstreming the Bioeconomy’ is organising a Twitter chat on rural bioeconomy

The ENRD Thematic Group on ‘Mainstreming the Bioeconomy’ is organising a Twitter chat on rural bioeconomy

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How to inform farmes, rural SMEs and other stakeholders about the benefits of for rural areas?

The ENRD Thematic Group on ‘Mainstreming the Bioeconomy‘ is organising a new Twitter chat about awareness raising. Join us on 19 March at 11.00! #bioeconomy

Bioeconomy can have many positive outcomes from rural stakeholders, including climate benefits, job creation, business developments… but how to communicate clearly to stakeholders about such opportunities? How to disseminate technological and social innovations related to bioeconomy? Join us to share your experience and learn from others!

Follow @ENRD_CP on Twitter and use #bioeconomy on 19 March, 11.00-12.00 CET time.

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BIOVOICES and Biobridges MML Workshop in Piemonte region: Bioeconomy as an opportunity to boost local development based on territorial resources

BIOVOICES and Biobridges MML Workshop in Piemonte region: Bioeconomy as an opportunity to boost local development based on territorial resources

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Biovoices and Biobridges are organizing, on the 9th of April, a Mobilisation and Mutual learning workshop in Biella, Piemonte region “Bioeconomy as an opportunity to boost local development based on territorial resources” to generate ideas and stimulate possible collaborations between the stakeholders to promote the sustainable development made possible by the bioeconomy, with particular attention to the textile industry. The workshop will be in Italian.

Il 9 aprile 2019 si terrà a Biella il Mobilization and Mutual Learning (MML) Workshop dal titolo “La Bioeconomia come opportunità di rilancio territoriale basato sulle risorse locali”, organizzato dai progetti Horizon 2020 BIOVOICES e BIOBRIDGES,  in collaborazione con Camera di Commercio Biella e Vercelli, CNR, European Bioeconomy Network, Chimica Verde Bionet e Onda Verde Civica.

La giornata avrà l’obiettivo di stimolare e facilitare la collaborazione tra stakeholders per la creazione di piani d’azione condivisi, per promuovere lo sviluppo regionale, basato sulle risorse territoriali Piemonte, con particolare attenzione al tessile ma non solo.

L’evento della mattina sarà aperto a tutti e fornirà spunti ed esempi pratici per stimolare la discussione pomeridiana nella quale gli stakeholder della Quadruple Helix lavoreranno sulle sfide, opportunità e barriere per promuovere lo sviluppo regionale sulle due linee tematiche:

• L’industria tessile del futuro. Le opportunità rappresentate dalla bioeconomia circolare per il rilancio dell’industria tessile in chiave sostenibile.

• Non solo tessile: Opportunità e sfide per lo sviluppo territoriale integrato in chiave Green

Il taglio della giornata sarà pratico per generare idee e stimolare possibili collaborazioni tra gli stakeholders partecipanti per promuovere lo sviluppo sostenibile reso possibile dalla bioeconomia, con particolare attenzione alla realtà territoriale piemontese.

Per maggiori informazione e per la registrazione: www.biovoices.eu/biella

On the 9th of April 2019 will be held in Biella the Mobilization and Mutual Learning (MML) Workshop entitled “Bioeconomy as an opportunity to boost local development based on territorial resources“, organized by the Horizon 2020 BIOVOICES and Biobridges projects, in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce of Biella and Vercelli, CNR National Research Council, the European Bioeconomy Network, Chimica Verde Bionet and Onda Verde Civica.

The workshop aims to stimulate and facilitate the collaboration between stakeholders for the creation of shared action plans, to promote regional development, based on Piedmont territorial resources, with particular attention to the textiles industry.

The morning session will provide insights and practical examples to stimulate the afternoon discussion in which the stakeholders of Quadruple Helix will work on the challenges, opportunities and barriers to promote regional development on the two thematic lines:

• The textile industry of the future. Opportunities represented by the circular bioeconomy for the re-launch of the textile industry in a sustainable key.

• Not just textiles: Opportunities and challenges for integrated territorial development in a Green key

The cutting of the day will be practical to generate ideas and stimulate possible collaborations among the participating stakeholders to promote the sustainable development made possible by the bio-economy, with particular attention to the Piedmontese territorial reality.

For more information and registration: www.biovoices.eu/biella

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BIOVOICES and Biobridges MML Workshop in Piemonte region: Bioeconomy as an opportunity to boost local development based on territorial resources

BIOVOICES and Biobridges MML Workshop in Piemonte region: Bioeconomy as an opportunity to boost local development based on territorial resources

Posted on by Louis Ferrini

On the 9th of April, Biovoices and Biobridges are organizing a Mobilisation and Mutual learning workshop in Biella, Piemonte region “Bioeconomy as an opportunity to boost local development based on territorial resources” .

The event is organized in collaboration with the Biella and Vercelli Chamber of Commerce, CNR national research council, the European Bioeconomy Network and Chimica Verde Bionet and aims to generate ideas and stimulate possible collaborations between the stakeholders to promote the sustainable development made possible by the bioeconomy, with particular attention to the textile industry.

The workshop will be in Italian.

Are you interested in being part of this workshop? Do you have contact that you would like share with us in the textile sector of bioeconomy?

Contact us!

BIOVOICES and Biobridges projects

BIOVOICES Regional Workshop – Bari, 19 Marzo 2019: Bioeconomy as an opportunity for regional development based on territorial resources in APULIA

BIOVOICES Regional Workshop – Bari, 19 Marzo 2019: Bioeconomy as an opportunity for regional development based on territorial resources in APULIA

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Bari, 19 Marzo 2019 

Università degli studi di Bari Aldo Moro

Il progetto BIOVOICES, finanziato dalla Commissione Europea che mira a promuovere il dialogo tra i vari gruppi di stakeholder, ha organizzato un Mobilization and Mutual Learning (MML) Workshop dal titolo “La Bioeconomia come opportunità di sviluppo regionale basato sulle risorse territoriali in Puglia”

L’evento si terrà a Bari il 19 marzo 2019 presso l’Università degli studi di Bari Aldo Moro in collaborazione con Assobiotec, Biocosì, CNR, Cluster SPRING, EggPlant, European Bioeconomy Network, Federchimica,  FVA New Media Research, GRACE, MISTRAL, Power4Bio, Università degli studi di Bari Aldo Moro,VALUEMAG, e avrà come obiettivo quello di favorire il coinvolgimento e la collaborazione tra gli attori locali, per identificare opportunità di sviluppo territoriale che siano in grado di valorizzare le caratteristiche regionali e le risorse esistenti.

Il workshop sarà organizzato in due sessioni, che affronteranno le sfide e opportunità rappresentate da

  • SEA – Blue BioEconomy
  • LAND – Agri-food, Forestry BioEconomy e Urban waste

Ogni sessione presenterà casi di studio, che forniranno spunti ed esempi pratici per stimolare la discussione durante la successiva tavola rotonda, nella quale  gli stakeholder della Quadruple Helix lavoreranno sulle sfide, opportunità e barriere per promuovere lo sviluppo regionale.

Il taglio della giornata sarà pratico per generare idee e stimolare possibili collaborazioni tra gli stakeholders partecipanti per promuovere lo sviluppo sostenibile reso possibile dalla bioeconomia nella specifica realtà territoriale pugliese.

I risultati del workshop verranno presentati il giorno seguente (20 marzo 2019) durante la Presentazione del 5° Rapporto sulla Bioeconomia in Europa, di Banca Intesa in collaborazione con Assobiotec e Cluster SPRING.

La preregistrazione al sito www.biovoices.eu/bari è requisito indispensabile alla partecipazione

Per maggiori informazioni è possibile contattare info@fvaweb.it

 

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The BIOVOICES project, funded by the European Commission aims to promote dialogue among the various stakeholder groups, has organized a Mobilization and Mutual Learning (MML) Workshop entitled “Bioeconomy as a regional development opportunity based on territorial resources in Puglia”

The event will be held in Bari on March 19, 2019 at the University of Bari Aldo Moro in collaboration with Assobiotec, Biocosì, CNR, Cluster SPRING, Federchimica, FVA New Media Research, GRACE, Mistral, Power4Bio, University of Bari Aldo Moro, VALUEMAG, and will have as its objective to encourage the involvement and collaboration between local actors, to identify opportunities for territorial development that are able to enhance regional characteristics and existing resources.

The workshop will be organized in two sessions, which will address the challenges and opportunities represented by:

SEA – Blue BioEconomy
LAND – Agri-food, Forestry BioEconomy and Urban waste

Each session will present case studies, which will provide insights and practical examples to stimulate discussion during the next round table, in which the stakeholders of the Helix Quadruple will work on the challenges, opportunities and barriers to promote regional development.

The day will be practical to generate ideas and stimulate possible collaborations between the participating stakeholders to promote sustainable development made possible by the bioeconomy in the specific territory of Puglia.

The results of the workshop will be presented the following day (March 20, 2019) during the Presentation of the 5th Report on Bioeconomics in Europe, by Banca Intesa in collaboration with Assobiotec and Cluster SPRING.

 

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    Share your rural bioeconomy experience! ENRD calls for contributions

    Share your rural bioeconomy experience! ENRD calls for contributions

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    Do you have a project, business and other initiatives contributing to rural development?
    Send your examples of small and medium size businesses, social enterprises, public or private initiatives contributing to the development of rural bioeconomy value chains and clusters in rural areas – please fill in our short survey by 31 January 2019!

    The examples will feed into an inventory of European rural bioeconomy initiatives that will be widely disseminated – browse through our collection so far.

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    BioCannDo Think Biobased Challenge for students

    BioCannDo Think Biobased Challenge for students

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    Think Biobased Challenge

    The Think Biobased Challenge invites European College or University students, to design Biobased educational material that students will never forget.
    Help creating a better environment and win prizes just by doing so!

    We are all on the verge of a transition to a world in which we want and need to be less dependent on fossil raw materials. In the transition to this world, we aim for an economy that runs on biomass as a raw material.
    For this transition to a Biobased Economy we need brilliant minds in the future. The road there already starts in primary education (9-12 years old), secondary education (13-16 years old) and secondary vocational education (17-22 years old).

    You are an European College or University student and we challenge you to develop innovative teaching materials that can be used to draw attention to the Biobased Economy. Not in a boring lesson, but in such a way that this learning experience can always stay with you. How cool is it when students throughout Europe get to work with a Biobased Lesson that you have created? Moreover, a total prize money of € 9.000,- will be divided among the best entrants!

    https://www.coebbe.nl/wat-is-biobased/biobased-challenge/#1541774330512-96b79841-7b38

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    Sector Skills Alliances to tackle a skill gaps in a bioeconomy sector by developing a sectoral skills strategy – CALL FOR PROPOSALS – EAC/A03/2018

    Sector Skills Alliances to tackle a skill gaps in a bioeconomy sector by developing a sectoral skills strategy – CALL FOR PROPOSALS – EAC/A03/2018

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    We have the pleasure to inform you about an ongoing call for proposals EAC/A03/2018 for Sector Skills Alliances for implementing a new strategic approach (“Blueprint”) to sectoral cooperation on skills “Blueprint for bioeconomy, new technologies & innovation in agriculture”. Please download the necessary information.

    This call might be of interest to some of the Stakeholders that you communicate to. If you wish to send it out it is important to communicate it ASAP because the deadline for submission is on 28th of Feb.

    Best Regards,

    Bioeconomy Team

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