Executive Summary
The bioeconomy is a global game. Over 50 countries have strategies, and the race for biomass is on. The EU aims to lead not just by exporting technology, but by setting the standards for a fair and sustainable global market.
Key Metrics
- 50+: Countries worldwide that have adopted bioeconomy strategies.
Core Content
The Challenge
Biomass is a finite global resource. There’s a risk that rich countries could „outsource” their environmental impact by importing unsustainable biomass from elsewhere.
The Solution
The EU strategy focuses on Strategic Partnerships:
* Global Gateway: Investing in partner countries (e.g., in Africa) to help them build their own bioeconomy industries, rather than just extracting raw materials.
* Fair Trade: Using trade agreements to open markets for EU bio-based products while ensuring high environmental standards.
* International Standards: Working with the FAO and WTO to define what „sustainable” really means globally.
The Impact
- Global Leadership: Positioning the EU as the standard-setter.
- Development: Helping partner countries create jobs and value locally.
- Security: Diversifying supply chains to avoid over-reliance on any single region.
Source: EU Bioeconomy Strategy
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