Germany launches its National Bioeconomy Strategy
Type of post: NEWS.
The Federal Cabinet of Germany adopted its
National Bioeconomy Strategy yesterday. The new strategy sets the framework for
the successful expansion of the bioeconomy in the next few years. A sustainable
way of life and economy protects the climate and the environment while guarantees
future prosperity. That is why Germany is focusing on boosting the bioeconomy.
Press release: “Nationale Bioökonomiestrategie für
eine nachhaltige, kreislauforientierte und starke Wirtschaft”, 15/1/2020.
National Bioeconomy Strategy – Cabinet
paper.
National Bioeconomy Strategy – Summary.
Figure 1. Cover of the National Bioeconomy
Strategy of Germany
In this way, the Federal Government bundles its
previous activities in this field and sets the basis for further development.
The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) and the Federal Ministry of
Education and Research (BMBF) will be in charge of the activities.
The strategic goals of the National Bioeconomy
Strategy are:
- To develop bioeconomic solutions for the
sustainability agenda.
- To recognize and tap the potential of the
bioeconomy within ecological limits.
- To expand and apply biological knowledge.
- To align the resource base of the economy
sustainably.
- To make Germany a leading country in the bioeconomy
innovations.
- To involve society, intensify national and
international cooperation.
The new bioeconomy strategy is part of the
Federal Government's activities to achieve its climate protection goals and the
goals for sustainable development of the United Nations.
Some interesting statements of the Federal
Agriculture Minister (Julia Klöckner) and the Federal Research Minister (Anja
Karliczek):
- "As central raw material producers, our
farmers are the pillars of the strategy.”
- "Tires made of dandelions, car doors
made of hemp fibers or rubber boots made of corn. These are just a few examples
that illustrate the potential and practical relevance in research.”
- “Climate change is forcing us to rethink. We
have to do everything we can to maintain our livelihoods and remain
economically strong. The bioeconomy is a key to both.”
- “A sustainable economy not only helps us to
achieve our global sustainability goals but secures us a long-term position in
the markets of the future."