{"id":245950,"date":"2024-11-10T18:17:30","date_gmt":"2024-11-10T18:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gasb.de\/?p=245950"},"modified":"2024-11-10T18:17:33","modified_gmt":"2024-11-10T18:17:33","slug":"bmwk-bioeconomy-symposium-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gasb.de\/de\/bmwk-bioeconomy-symposium-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"BMWK Bioeconomy Symposium 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;BMWK Bioeconomy Symposium 2024: \u201cResearch, Develop, Scale, Transform \u2013 Design a viable bioeconomy for sustainability and competitiveness\u201d \r&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the 7th and 8th October 2024, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) hosted the symposium \u201cResearch, develop, scale, transform \u2013 shape the bioeconomy together for sustainability and competitiveness\u201d in Berlin. The event brought together key stakeholders from industry, research, and government to discuss the future of bioeconomy and its role in sustainability and competitiveness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symposium opened with Dr. Antje Grobe from DialogBasis, who set the stage for in-depth discussions. Parliamentary State Secretary Michael Kellner delivered the keynote address, emphasizing Germany\u2019s leadership role in shaping Europe\u2019s bioeconomy. He underscored the importance of regulatory frameworks and market adaptation to promote sustainable innovations, especially in transitioning to renewable sources in the chemicals and agricultural industries.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/gasb.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Zeichenflache-2.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Zeichenfl\u00e4che 2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key presenters on Day 1 included Dr. Niels P\u00f6rksen, CEO of S\u00fcdzucker Group, who discussed the current landscape of the bioeconomy. He pointed out how bio-based products can significantly reduce dependency on fossil fuels and transform key industries. Marco Schuldt from the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection also spoke, highlighting Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) and their potential to drive transnational bioeconomic investments while fostering European competitiveness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Significant workshops were also conducted during the symposium, which included the following topics:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Regulation and Circular Biomass: This session explored the complexities of biomass regulation in Germany and Europe, with participants advocating for a cascading use approach, prioritizing material applications of biomass before energy consumption to enhance sustainability.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Certificate Trading: This workshop addressed the introduction of certificates of origin for bio-based products and renewable carbon. These certificates would ensure traceability, promote sustainable investments, and foster a circular bioeconomy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from these workshops, attendees participated in an interesting floor session on key topics and directives related to scale-up, biogenic resources, incentivation and regulation, discussing the most pressing issues for the future development of the bioeconomy at large.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/gasb.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Zeichenflache-3.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Zeichenfl\u00e4che 3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second day involved panel discussions in a fishbowl format, discussing key issues identified throughout Day 1. As closing remarks, Ministerialrat Max Kroymann stressed the importance of continued collaboration between government, industry, and research institutions to ensure that bioeconomic innovations are scaled effectively. He reaffirmed that the discussions from the symposium would inform future policies, with a focus on creating a coherent strategy for integrating bio-based processes into mainstream industries, while also addressing environmental responsibility and regulatory support.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/gasb.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Zeichenflache-4-3.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Zeichenfl\u00e4che 4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second day involved panel discussions in a fishbowl format, discussing key issues identified throughout Day 1. As closing remarks, Ministerialrat Max Kroymann stressed the importance of continued collaboration between government, industry, and research institutions to ensure that bioeconomic innovations are scaled effectively. He reaffirmed that the discussions from the symposium would inform future policies, with a focus on creating a coherent strategy for integrating bio-based processes into mainstream industries, while also addressing environmental responsibility and regulatory support.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the 7th and 8th October 2024, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) hosted the symposium \u201cResearch, develop, scale, transform \u2013 shape the bioeconomy together for sustainability and competitiveness\u201d in Berlin. 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