On 14 May 2025 join BioGov.net project in Brussels for the Final Event “Growing Together: Art, Inclusion & Green Skills”, where the key results focused on capacity building, governance, and skills development for a sustainable and circular bioeconomy will be presented to the community in bioeconomy education and relevant policy makers.

Date: 14th of May, 2025
Time: 14h30 to 17h30
Venue: Comet Louise Brussels, Belgium – Pl. Stéphanie 20, 1050 Bruxelles, Bélgica

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And don’t miss the chance to register here!

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Over the past two years, BioGov.net has collaborated across eight European countries, engaging diverse stakeholders to identify local needs and co-create solutions that enable regions to lead in the transition toward a greener, more inclusive bioeconomy.
This final event brings together policymakers, educators, researchers, and bioeconomy practitioners to explore how the project’s outcomes and tools can support regional strategies and capacity building across Europe.

Dive into insights that shape regional and EU bioeconomy strategies during the Policy & Education Recommendations session, followed by two interactive moments: the Designing a Bio-Based Education Programme session and the Art Meets Bioeconomy session—a unique sensory experience blending creativity and sustainability.

Don’t miss our Exhibition Corner, showcasing standout project results and innovative, even disruptive, bio-based products!

On 6 May 2025 (10:00 – 11:30 CEST, online) the SUSTRACK project, in collaboration with the European Bioeconomy Network (EuBioNet), is hosting “Projects4Future – Shaping Tomorrow: Horizon Europe Projects Driving the Circular Bio-based Transition”.

This Mobilisation and Mutual Learning (MML) workshop will bring together leading Horizon Europe projects focused on Standardisation, Certification, Labelling, and Monitoring to exchange knowledge, share lessons learned, and consolidate policy recommendations that will shape the future of the circular bio-based economy.
Specifically, the workshop will identify key outcomes, tools, resources, and policy recommendations that support the transition to a circular bio-based economy. The consolidated results will be presented at the BIOBASEDCERT cluster final conference on 13 May in Brussels, engaging policymakers from different DGs and key stakeholders.

Who Should Participate?
This event is designed for coordinators and task leaders of EU-funded projects and initiatives working on:

• Monitoring indicators for the circular transition
• Scenario assessment and foresight
• Standardisation, labelling and certification
• Business models
• Capacity building and collaboration
• Policy recommendations
• Exploitation strategies

What to Expect?
Through interactive sessions using the MIRO Board, participants will:

• Map and exchange project outcomes, tools, and resources
• Identify gaps, needs, and challenges for their effective implementation
• Gather and consolidate policy recommendations to inform future research and policy agendas

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How to Participate?
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. Secure your spot by 5 May at noon: your insights can help supporting current and future projects, initiatives, and policies in the transition towards a circular bio-based economy!

Next 10 April 2025, GenB and BioBeo will hoste their Final Event in Brussels, where they will explore how education and policy can drive the transition towards a sustainable and circular bioeconomy.

This event, titled “Bridging generations: Education and Policy to shape a sustainable future” will showcase the results, educational models and tools developed by the GenB and BioBeo in the past two years, as well as good practices and recommendations for key EU funded projects and experts in bioeconomy education.

Why should you attend?

• Gain insights into the future of bioeconomy education
• Explore actionable policy recommendations
• Connect with experts and stakeholders
• Participate in an immersive, hands-on bioeconomy experience!

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Are you working in the textile, fertilizer, or packaging industry? We are gathering insights to better understand the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a circular economy.

We are conducting a survey to understand better the challenges and opportunities companies face in adopting circular economy practices. Your input will help identify key barriers, economic drivers, and the role of secondary and bio-based materials in these sectors.

In this initiative, we aim to develop recommendations and strategies that support businesses like yours in shifting toward a more sustainable and resource-efficient economy.

Take a few minutes to complete our short survey: EUSurvey – Survey

Your responses will remain anonymous, and the results will contribute to meaningful actions for a more circular and sustainable future.

Thank you for being a part of this journey!

Join the STAR4BBS and Engage4BIO projects for an insightful session on March 14th, 2025, from 09:30 to 11:00 CET, where experts delve into how the bio-based sector can meet sustainability reporting requirements under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

The bio-based industry is at a pivotal moment, is asked to comply with increasing regulatory expectations surrounding environmental impact. The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a significant regulatory development that mandates companies to disclose detailed information about their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.

To help businesses in the bio-based sector navigate these complex regulations and leverage the latest standards, the Star4BBS, Engage4BIO, and Sustcert4biobased projects are proud to present a focused training event designed to provide clarity on the CSRD and offer insights on how research, standards, and innovation can support companies in meeting these requirements.

Event Details:

• Date: March 14th, 2025
• Time: 09:30 – 11:00 CET
• Duration: 1.5 hours
• Registration Link: Sign up here

What will be discussed?

Understanding the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD): analysis of the CSRD, from key requirements, to how companies can comply, and what implications the directive has for organizations within the bio-based sector.

How Research Results Can Support the CSRD and EU Taxonomy: The Experience of the Star4BBS Project: findings from the Star4BBS project and how they offer crucial insights and practical tools to help bio-based companies align with the CSRD and the EU Taxonomy for sustainable activities.

Building Sustainable Bio-Based Innovation: Training and Support for SMEs from the Experience of Engage4BIO: lessons learned from the Engage4BIO project, focusing on how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the bio-based sector can access training, resources, and support to foster sustainability innovations and meet the CSRD’s requirements.

Moreover, during the final discussion, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with the experts.

Check out the full agenda here: CSRD training_Agenda

This event is tailored to stakeholders who are keen to understand and navigate the regulatory landscape of sustainability reporting. You should attend the webinar if you are interested in gaining insights on:

• CSRD requirements and how to effectively comply;
• Key takeaways from leading research projects that help integrate sustainability reporting into business operations;
• Support tools for SMEs;
• Opportunities for networking with experts and like-minded professionals in the bio-based industry.

Don’t miss out!

Register today to secure your spot for this must-attend event: Register Now.