Webinar: Unlocking the potential of a growing bioeconomy

This year, the European Commission will present its proposal for an updated EU Bioeconomy Strategy. Inside the Commission, the work is coordinated by DG Environment and Commissioner Jessika Roswall who oversees EU policies on environment and circular economy.

The new EU bioeconomy strategy seeks to enhance the role of bioeconomy in strengthening European competitiveness and resilience. Further, the strategy aims to highlight the role of bioeconomy in creating jobs and developing a strong industrial base in Europe, rooted in responsibility and sustainability.

The seminar is hosted by Member of the European Parliament, Jessica Polfjärd (EPP, Sweden). Other speakers include Silvija Aile, Deputy Head of Unit, EG Environment, European Commission, Henrik Sjölund, President and CEO, Holmen and Helga Pülzl, Assistant Director, European Forest Institute.

• How does the current geopolitical turmoil impact European bioeconomy, particularly as regards access to critical materials and energy?
• How can we see waste as a resource?
• How can we break away from a fossil-based raw materials and acknowledge the full climate potential of forests?
• How can we promote European wood construction and use of bio-based products?
• How can we fuel Europe with bioenergy?
• Anmälan: Anmäl dig här till Wood Be Better eventet: Europe grows with its forests: Unlocking the potential of a growing bioeconomy (eventet hålls på engelska)