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  • Publication | 2018

Updated Bioeconomy Strategy 2018

The 2018 EU Bioeconomy Strategy accelerated the deployment of a sustainable European bioeconomy, with also a view to maximise its contribution towards the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as the Paris Agreement.  

The 2018 Strategy has five objectives:

  • Ensure food and nutrition security
  • Manage natural resources sustainably
  • Reduce dependence on non-renewable, unsustainable resources
  • Limit and adapt to climate change
  • Strength European competitiveness and create jobs

To reach these objectives, the Action Plan accompanying the strategy includes 14 concrete measures along three main action areas: 

  • Strengthen and scale up the bio-based sectors, unlock investments and markets
  • Deploy local bioeconomies rapidly across the whole of Europe
  • Understand the ecological boundaries of the bioeconomy

The Bioeconomy Strategy will be updated in 2025 following the political priorities of the 2024-2029 mandate of the European Commission. 

 

 

Communication COM/2018/673: A sustainable Bioeconomy for Europe: Strengthening the connection between economy, society and the environment

Commission Staff Working Document SWD/2018/431: A sustainable Bioeconomy for Europe: Strengthening the connection between economy, society and the environment