South Korea

The "Blue-Bio 2016 Plan" defines how domestic marine resources should be protected, managed and used. South Korea also has a "Green Growth Strategy" and a "National Basic Energy Plan" which, in addition to a clear commitment to nuclear energy, also supports the promotion of bioenergy. It was developed by various ministries of the South Korean government with a view to promoting the country's competitiveness. The main economic goal is to become one of the leading seven nations in biotechnology by 2018 and one of the top five biochemistry locations by 2020.

Sri Lanka

The policy strategy aims to raise public awareness of biotechnology and to cement its position within society. Through greater use of biotechnology, progress is being made in various areas: agriculture, health, industry and the energy sector. A National Biotechnology Council was set up to promote the opening of biotechnology parks.

Russia

Russia relies primarily on its natural resources for its bioeconomy activities: forests, arable land and access to water. Biotechnology will serve as a tool for further development. In 2011, for example, former Russian President Dimitri Medvedev adopted a national bioeconomy strategy developed by the National Technology Platform Biotech 2030. The Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of Research are involved in this platform. A number of research facilities are also available.

Indonesia

Indonesia does not have a bioeconomy strategy, but development of the bioeconomy is promoted at a political level by the “National Energy Policy” and the “Grand Strategy of Agricultural Development 2015-2045”, especially in two areas, bioenergy and agroindustry.
For palm oil production, the government has set standards for sustainability.

 

India

It is estimated that the country's energy needs will be fivefold within the next 25 years. By 2025, the government plans for biodiesel to cover 20% of the energy sector’s demand. It is to be obtained mainly from agricultural and forestry waste products. In its "National Biodiesel Mission", the country also identified the jatropha plant as a beacon of hope. However, the expectations that were given to this plant as a supplier of biodiesel have not yet been met. In addition to biofuels, there are many opportunities for innovation in the food sector.

USA

It also benefits from being a leading biotechnology nation. Many US chemical companies rely on bio-based production processes. The construction of biorefineries and biofuel production are generously promoted. The USA is a heavyweight in the field of green genetic engineering, too: 40% of the global cultivation area of ​​genetically modified crops is located in the USA.

Canada

Canada is the second largest country in the world after Russia and very rich in bioresources. The country alone is home to about 9% of the world's forests. The bioeconomy opens up new opportunities for Canada to use biobased resources efficiently and sustainably and to open up new markets.

Mexico

To date, government policy strategies in Mexico have focused primarily on bioenergy production. The paper presented in 2009 is the "Estrategia Intersecretarial de los Bioenergeticos". It was developed by the Mexican Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The strategy is to promote the development of second-generation fuels, while at the same time demonstration and pilot plants are to be built.

New Zealand

The government fosters application-oriented research with a strong focus on the country’s natural resources and modern life sciences. These technologies are widely used in the agricultural industry. Biorefineries are also growing. In terms of politics, the topics of environmental protection and sustainability are highly valued. New Zealand doesn’t have a dedicated bioeconomy strategy.