In this episode, Marco Pellegrini discusses the cross-sectoral core of the chemical industry and how it could lead to new value chains inside the bioeconomy.
More information:
Historical overview of Bioeconomy – “Agrification” in the NL as a reference case - https://scijournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bbb.84?utm_source=researchgate
Cefic study on pathways to reach net zero in 2050 - https://cefic.org/the-carbon-manager/
Lead Market Initiative for bio-based products – Priority recommendations - https://web.archive.org/web/20120106211719/http:/ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/innovation/policy/lead-market-initiative/biobased-products/index_en.htm
In this episode, Barna Kovács discusses the Bioeast initiative, as well as the gaps, challenges, and opportunities in Eastern Europe.
In this episode, Etelle Higonnet discusses the need of adopting agroforestry and transforming our agricultural model, with a focus on coffee production.
More information: https://coffeewatch.org/
In this episode, Janek Vähk discusses the most effective waste management solutions and why we should invest in more sustainable waste management systems.
In this episode, Nick Little discusses The Waste Lab, a UAE-based startup. This company focuses on converting food scraps into compost.
In this episode, Dr. Gabrielle Laing discusses the holistic concept of one health and the importance of understanding our interconnected reality.
In this episode, Jukka Kantola, founder of the World Bioeconomy Forum and Chair of the World Bioeconomy Association, discusses the process of developing these worldwide bioeconomy platforms, as well as the importance of bringing together different bioeconomy stakeholders.
In this episode, Dr. Werner Bosmans, a bioengineer at the European Commission, discusses the EU plastics strategy and the single-use plastics directive, as well as the benefits these policies provide to European citizens.
In this episode, Prof. Dr. Barry John McMahon discusses the need of protecting endangered bird species in order to sustain bioeconomy resilience.
"Answering the Curlew’s Call" Comic book:
https://www.biobeo.eu/meet-beo/
In this episode, Juan Ibañez the General Secretary of the MiCA (markets in crypto-assets) Crypto Alliance, talks on how blockchain technology and MiCA can enable sustainability solutions.
Hailey Ciantar, EU Bioeconomy Youth Ambassador, sits down with the Prime Minister of Malta, Robert Abela, for a focused discussion on Malta’s approach to the bioeconomy. This episode is in Maltese.
In this episode, nature and sustainability specialist Hans Friederich covers different applications of bamboo grass and how it may develop into a European industry.
Public consultation EU Bioeconomy Strategy 2025: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14555-Towards-a-circular-regenerative-and-competitive-bioeconomy_en
In this episode, Van Carlson discusses the necessity of risk assessment in an ever-changing environment and how the insurance sector is responding to it.
More information: https://www.831b.com/
In this episode, Eranda Bandara discusses his path from farming to coffee production and his subsequent research into the value-adding of coffee leftovers.
In this episode, Professor Dr. Alexiei Dingli discusses the use of artificial intelligence in many bioeconomy areas, including agriculture, forestry, waste management, and conservation of biodiversity.
In this episode, Prof. Dr. Sameer Hameer covers aerospace engineering development in Africa, with a focus on Kenya, as well as biofuel manufacturing from waste biomass.
In this episode, Eleanor Scott explains how the Carbon Market works in Europe and how it fits into bioeconomy.
In this episode, Henry Alterio discusses his experiences in the development of Latin America's bioeconomy, with an emphasis on Colombia.
http://www.ecosimple.co
In this episode, former MEP Francisco Guerreiro discusses his most recent documentary exposing the meat industry. The aim of this documentary is to educate the general public about the realities of our diet and that of a vegan diet.
Link to watch: https://www.waterbear.com/watch/carne-the-unsustainable-footprint
In this episode, former MEP Francisco Guerreiro explains the motivation for his new venture in the Carbon Plus Market. He emphasises the need of involving local populations and biodiversity in carbon capture programs.
