01.10.2015 Country
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There is a strong tradition of agriculture on the Emerald Isle, and of course, marine resources and fisheries also play an important role there. Industrial pharmaceutical production has also secured its place in Ireland.
10.10.2015 Country
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The Baltic country is known worldwide for its industrial enzyme production. Since the middle of the 1970s, industrial biotechnology - particularly enzyme production - has been concentrated in Lithuania.
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Poland is one of the largest agricultural nations in the European Union. Activities focus on biomass production and biomass processing.
10.10.2015 Country
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Portugal wishes to use its plentiful maritime resources in an innovative and sustainable way.
10.10.2015 Country
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Estonia, the most northern of the Baltic States, is still working on its own bioeconomy strategy.
10.10.2015 Country
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After several years of preparation, Spain has launched its national bioeconomy strategy called "Horizonte 2030" (Horizon 2030). It commenced at the end of 2015 and, by 2030, aims to extend the Spanish economy to the area of sustainable bioeconomy.
24.08.2016 Country
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Palm oil is one of the most important raw materials of the biobased economy in this tropical country offering an abundance of resources.
10.10.2015 Country
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In 2006, South Korea was one of the first countries in Asia to focus on bioeconomy by adopting its "Bio-Vision 2016", outlining clear targets for biotechnology and bioeconomy development.
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Thailand does not have its own bioeconomy strategy, but is one of Asia’s pioneers with regard to biotechnology. Political strategies for the further development of biotechnology have existed since 2004.
15.10.2015 Country
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Inspired by political developments in South and Southeast Asia, the Sri Lankan Cabinet of Ministers adopted its "National Biotechnology Policy" in 2010. The strategy comes from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC).
10.10.2015 Country
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Bioenergy is the focus of attention in the corn’s country of origin.
10.10.2015 Country
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The development of bioenergy is a top priority within the country’s political agenda. Since 2004/2005, Mozambique has supported the cultivation of the jatropha plant for biofuel projects.
16.12.2021 Country
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Colombia is home to about 10% of the world's species. The country has recognized the economic potential offered by this bioresource diversity and placed it at the center of its new bioeconomy strategy.
31.10.2015 Country
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Paraguay has formulated a biotechnology strategy for agriculture and forestry.
19.10.2015 Country
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Building on a biotechnology strategy, the potential for bioeconomy is currently being explored in Uruguay.
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In view of scarce fossil natural resources, climate change and the growing world population, sustainability and climate action have become key issues of the 21st century. The objective of the bioeconomy is to combine economy and ecology to ensure a more sustainable use of biological resources. The German Federal Government has introduced a wealth of innovative initiatives to set the course towards a bioeconomy. These activities dovetail in the new National Bioeconomy Strategy which was published in January 2020. The achievement of a biobased economy will represent a significant contribution to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals set out in the UN’s 2030 Agenda.
18.01.2017 Interview
Consumables Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology
The „WoodShirts“ offered by the start-up wijld, which is headed by Timo Beelow, prove that products made of renewable resources such as wood are not just eco-friendly but also stylish and comfortable. 
05.01.2017 Interview
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
Holger Puchta is one of the first researchers worldwide to utilise the CRISPR-Cas molecular ‘scissors’ in the area of plants. For the biotechnologist at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, the editing tool heralds a new era of precision in plant breeding.
02.12.2016 News
Agriculture and forestry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Certain aspects of the Federal Genetic Engineering Act are to be supplemented to include a ban on cultivating genetically engineered crops. Today the German parliament focused on the draft amendment.
05.12.2016 News
Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Researchers in Bochum have developed a new 'bio-supercapacitor' that, with the aid of enzymes, not only generates energy, but can also store it.
12.12.2016 News
Pharmaceutical industry Microorganisms Materials sciences
In a first, chemists in Karlsruhe have developed a biodegradable surface coating for implants.
04.01.2017 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Biodiversity
Ants are social insects with many talents. Biologists from Munich found a species of ants on the Fijian Islands that cultivate coffee plants with the aim of later inhabiting them.
13.01.2017 Success story
Food Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
The biotech company Organobalance found lactic acid bacteria in its archive that are able to gently disinfect hands and other surfaces. The microbes are now being refined for use in cleaning and care cosmetics.
Researcher Profile
Chemistry Microorganisms Biodiversity
The marine biologist Helmut Hillebrand has always been fascinated by biodiversity. As the head of the new Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity, the Oldenburg-based expert is developing tools that will help to improve predictions about changes in ocean biodiversity.
23.01.2017 Studies and statistics
Construction Plants Agriculture sciences
The European paper industry has unveiled a major investment agenda to drive towards its 2050 vision of a low-carbon, resource-efficient bioeconomy.
Researcher Profile
Food Plants Agriculture sciences
Martin Miersch wishes to drive soya cultivation in Germany forward. The agricultural engineer spends his time at Taifun, the organic tofu manufacturer, looking for the ideal bean for his tofu.
17.01.2017 News
Food Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology
Tetra Pak's aseptic carton packaging, the first of its kind worldwide, are manufactured from 80% bio-based material.
23.01.2017 News
Energy Plants Agriculture sciences
A European study says that the ban of a certain class of insecticides to protect bees causes a lot of ecologic and economic burden.
12.01.2017 News
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The German Federal Government has approved a "German Strategy for Sustainability". It outlines how the sustainable development goals are to be achieved.
30.01.2017 Studies and statistics
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The Eco-Innovation Observatory (EIO) is an EU-funded initiative be on the lookout for new eco-innovations and identify trends in this area.
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The bioeconomy is gaining ground all over the world. A large number of countries have now adopted bioeconomy strategies - with various focus areas. You can find them in the following overview.
06.02.2017 News
Food Plants Agriculture sciences
A satellite carrying tomato seeds is expected to be launched into space before the end of the year. German researchers will test the growth under conditions found on Mars or the moon.
02.02.2017 News
Energy Plants Agriculture sciences
Researchers from Karlsruhe have investigated the effects of land-use change on the balance of carbon dioxide. Land restructuring causes more CO2 than anticipated.
10.02.2017 News
Food Microorganisms Agriculture sciences
Europe's largest field laboratory for biodiversity research celebrates anniversary: 15 years of the "Jena Experiment".
13.02.2017 News
Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Whether it's cosmetics or washing detergents — surfactants are used extensively in industry. Bio-based rhamnolipids are one of the biggest current trends.
21.02.2017 News
Automobile unspecific Biotechnology/Systems biology
According to a market analysis from nova-institute, last year's production capacity for bio-based polymers grew by 4% to 6.6 million tonnes.
22.02.2017 Studies and statistics
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Despite difficult market environment the worldwide production capacity for bio-based polymers has increased by 4% to 6.6 million tonnes compared to 2015. But the annually growth rate from 2012 to 2014 was even 10%.
24.02.2017 News
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An international study finds the rates of alien species introduction worldwide are higher than ever. A third of all first introductions were recorded between 1970 and 2014.
11.06.2016 News
Pharmaceutical industry Animals Materials sciences
Textile researchers from the Technical University (TU) Dresden have used crab and shrimp shells to produce organic yarn from pure Chitosan, a natural material found in the shells.
