European Commission releases new version of bio-economy development strategy

On October 12th, 2018, the European Commission issued a new version of the Bio-economy Strategy-"European Sustainable Bio-economy: Strengthening the Links Between Economy, Society and Environment", aiming to develop sustainable services for European society, environment and economy And a circular bio-economy to help cope with global and regional challenges such as climate change.

 

This new bio-economy development strategy is an update and upgrade of the 2012 strategy. It has set three key goals and will implement 14 specific measures in 2019. The first is to expand and strengthen the bio-related industries. Including the establishment of a 100 million euros special investment platform for circular bio-economy, strengthening the connection between related scientific research and the market, reducing the risk of private sector investment in sustainable industries, and promoting the development of sustainable bio-refineries. The second is to accelerate the deployment of bio-economy in Europe, especially to release the potential of biomass energy and waste utilization in Central and Eastern Europe. Including the formulation of a strategic deployment agenda for food and agricultural systems, forestry and bio-related products; the establishment of the EU bio-economy policy support mechanism in the "Horizon 2020" plan to promote regional and member states' policy formulation; development in rural, coastal and urban areas Pilot projects for the development of bio-economy. The third is to protect the ecosystem and raise awareness of environmental protection. Including the implementation of the EU-wide monitoring and evaluation system to track the progress of sustainable and circular bio-economy development; the use of platforms such as the Bio-economy Knowledge Center to collect and obtain data and information to enhance public awareness and understanding; Provide guidance and examples for the operation of the economic system.

 

　　此次新的生物经济发展战略是2012年战略的更新升级，设定了三个关键目标，并将在2019年实施14项具体举措。一是做大做强生物有关产业。包括建立1亿欧元的循环生物经济专题投资平台，加强有关科研与市场的联系，降低私营部门投资可持续产业的风险；促进可持续生物炼油厂的发展。二是在欧洲加快部署生物经济，尤其是释放中东欧地区生物质能和废物利用潜力。包括制定粮食和农业系统、林业和生物有关产品的战略性部署议程；在“地平线2020”计划中设立欧盟生物经济政策支持机制，以推动区域和成员国政策制定；在农村、沿海和城市地区开展生物经济发展试点。三是保护生态系统，提升环保意识。包括实施欧盟范围内的监测评估体系，追踪可持续和循环生物经济发展的进展；利用生物经济知识中心等平台收集、获取数据和信息，增强民众的认知与了解；在生态安全限度内为生物经济体系运行提供指导和范例。