Commission launches public consultation on upcoming EU Bioeconomy Strategy

The Commission launched a public consultation on the upcoming EU Bioeconomy strategy on Monday (31 March). It marks a significant step forward in harnessing the opportunities of the bioeconomy to support European businesses and drive progress towards the EU’s environmental, climate and competitiveness objectives. 

The new Bioeconomy Strategy, due for adoption by the end of 2025, aims to advance innovation and maintain the EU's leadership in the bioeconomy. It will propose actions to unlock the potential of bioeconomy innovations, so that they can reach the market, generating green jobs and growth.

The strategy will also focus on reinforcing circularity and sustainability, while contributing to the decarbonisation of the EU economy. It will set the framework conditions to enable bioeconomy startups, entrepreneurs and new business models to thrive. 

Commissioner for the Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, Jessika Roswall, who is leading the initiative, said:  

"We have to make a collective effort to build a thriving sustainable and circular bioeconomy. This consultation is a key channel to gather as many ideas as possible to shape the upcoming Bioeconomy Strategy, reflecting the needs and aspirations of citizens, companies, farmers, foresters and other stakeholders. I invite all concerned parties to contribute.”

Preparation for the new strategy will allow it to align with key EU initiatives, such as the Competitiveness Compass and the Clean Industrial Deal, the upcoming Life Science Strategy, the Ocean Pact and the Biotech Act, among others. It will also consider global competitiveness aspects. 

All stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the online consultation using the Have Your Say portal. The feedback period is open for 12 weeks until 23 June. 

Stakeholders can also contribute by taking part in targeted sessions on the bioeconomy in upcoming events such as the ECESP Circular Economy Stakeholder Dialogue, taking place on 10 April and EU Green Week, taking place from 3-5 June.  

For more information, contact env-bioeconomy-strategyec [dot] europa [dot] eu (env-bioeconomy-strategy[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu).