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Newsletter Bioeconomy Stakeholders Panel Brussels, 17th June 2016
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Mr Gilles Laroche, Head of the Bioeconomy Strategy Unit, welcomed the
participants to the Bioeconomy Stakeholders Panel. Mr Laroche briefly
presented the content of the day's agenda and reminded the participants that
this was the 5th meeting of the Bioeconomy Stakeholders Panel and the 1st one
in its renewed configuration of members.
The participants had the chance to present
themselves and their organisations and
briefly explain their main Bioeconomy focus
areas.
During this short introductory session, the
participants discussed and reflected on
the reasons they decided to become
members of the Bioeconomy Stakeholders
panel.
One of the reasons mentioned was the
possibility to bring together different
groups and ideas which can shape the Bioeconomy. Another reason was the
regional dimension of the Bioeconomy and how policy will affect them. The
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participants also mentioned that they would like to discuss which are good
examples of regional practices and the topic of smart specialisation for regions.
Furthermore, the participants also pointed out that they aimed to connect
activities with national strategies and link science, policy, NGOs and the
industry.
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6 . 2 . 1 M R R E I N H A R D B U E S C H E R , D G G R O W
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Bioenergy is today the main renewable energy source used in the EU and it is projected to play a key role for meeting our 2020 and 2030 climate and energy targets. Bioenergy is a particularly flexible form of low carbon and renewable energy as it can contribute towards energy generation across the energy spectrum of electricity, heat and transport. Bioenergy has a number of benefits in terms of energy security, growth and jobs – especially in the rural sector–, technology innovation and environmental and climate protection. On the other hand, despite the many positives, concerns have been raised about sustainability risks linked to its production and use. The Energy Union Framework Strategy therefore announced a revised EU sustainability policy for bioenergy, as part of the new Renewable Energy Package due by the end of 2016. In updating the EU bioenergy sustainability framework we plan to build on the experience gained with the implementation of the existing biofuels criteria laid down in the Renewable Energy Directive, and on synergies with forthcoming EU policy initiatives, such as the new Effort Sharing Decision, the new Decision on LULUCF (Land use, land use change and forestry), the Communication on the
6 . 2 . 2 M R G I U L I O V O L P I , D G E N E R
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decarbonisation of transport, and the revision of the Energy Efficiency Directive. The Commission is carrying out extensive analytical work on issues such as
biomass availability, carbon performance of bioenergy post-2020 and possible
competition for biomass resources. Minimising administrative burden will also
be a key aspect in the analysis leading to the revised policy. This policy initiative
will build also on a wide consultation of stakeholders. An online public
consultation closed on 10 May, receiving nearly 1000 replies. According to a
large majority of respondents (over 60%), there is a need for additional EU
legislative action on bioenergy sustainability, covering also biomass and biogas
for heat and power.
6 . 2 . 3 M R J O S É R U I Z E S P I , D G A G R I
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Bioeconomy is an important topic for the JRC. Our work is mainly organised in
an overarching Bioeconomy project that includes a comprehensive mandate
and study on BIOMASS assessment (since 2015), the Bioeconomy Observatory
(since 2013), and the planned Bioeconomy Knowledge Centre. Regarding the
BIOMASS assessment, the JRC has received a mandate to provide the services
of the European Commission, on a long-term basis, with data, models and
analyses of EU and global biomass potential, supply, demand and related
sustainability.
Work started in 2015 and continues around five main tasks: literature review
and existing datasets; assessment of current biomass supplies and potential;
supply chains; end products and demands; modelling and future prospects.
The results of this work should also feed into the planned JRC Bioeconomy
Knowledge Centre. Knowledge Centres in the JRC are foreseen to be virtual
entities, bringing together experts and knowledge from different locations
inside and outside the Commission. They should inform policy makers, in a
transparent, tailored, concise and independent manner, about findings of the
latest scientific evidence but also map knowledge gaps. Current thinking on the
Bioeconomy Knowledge Centre includes the ambition for the Centre to become
the Commission's central knowledge hub on bioeconomy, connecting and
synthesising relevant existing sources of information and expertise, generating
new knowledge, and better connecting those who need knowledge on
bioeconomy. The Bioeconomy Observatory would be part of the Knowledge
Centre, ensuring web presence and communication.
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The purpose of this session was to allow
the participants to discuss and debate on
two key questions in the form of "World
Café": "What do we want to achieve via
the Manifesto?" and "What actions should
be implemented first?" The participants
were divided into 6 groups were they
brainstormed and exchanged opinions on
the goals and actions they aim to achieve.
Group A
Comprehensive picture of the Bioeconomy
as a whole
Support the process towards sustainable
Bioeconomy.
Communicate priorities agreed upon
Propose actions
Indicate the needs
Starting point for a continued dialogue
End up as an agreement
"The rules of the game"
Engagement of local stakeholders
Prepare comments on the draft
Open up the channels for
comments
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Group B:
Involve finance + funding
Shape conditions for growth
Involve and evolve regions
Harvest from and spread best practices from and
through clusters
Involve product makers
Connect feedstock with product industry
Monitoring data correctness
Facilitate cooperation and commitment in the
value chain (by individuals)
Involve public in market demand
and standard setting
Call for action to local chains
Covenant of Mayors
Integrate EUB in global aspect
Group C
Bring the EU Bioeconomy to the next level
Shared commitment: Putting people together to
work across silos
Better understanding of the Bioeconomy (≠ from a
new definition)
Clarification of what Bioeconomy is… BIO= not fossil
Inspire connection between companies, research
institutes and education on regional innovation –
work on cases –
Turn away from oil/fossil as feedstock. Move to
short-term renewables
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Delivering clear messages and a supportive background for local and
regional policy makers
Not new definitions of
Bioeconomy
Actions
Limited number of actions which
are:
pragmatic
market oriented
linked to local reality
More innovation including SMEs cross-overs
Think about incentives for measures that sequester carbon, e.g. shellfish,
planting trees, a/o penalise carbon emission
Call for balance carbon cycle
Manifesto should be translated for dissemination and uptake in the
countries regions
Call for demonstrating business cases
Support/call for interregional collaboration & benchmarking
Group D
Need for:
coordination
cohesion
focus
The central part is the traditional production in
Food/chain
Increase awareness about Bioeconomy. The
Manifesto as a clear picture about Bioeconomy
Very little remarks about fisheries
Common fisheries policy
Discard ban opportunity: recycling
Marine litter
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Sowing/feeding the society with these
ideas in the Manifesto
Omit the word waste, instead:
residues, by-products, side-products
etc.
Actions
19. Education, training, transfer of
knowledge
21. Bioeconomy is an integrated part of a sustainable… Bio-waste
22. Regions are key actors
Establish the Bio Observatory as a platform for all data needed – NEW!
Group E
Reflect perspectives
Measure regional engagement
Create new platform business models
Foster innovation
Address 3 pillars of sustainability
Joint commitment
Self-motivating
Benchmark
Improve productivity + sustainability – consumption
Understand challenges
Key points of the manifesto:
paragraph 26+28+32+20
Remove incentives for burning
Tackle food waste and wood in
construction
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Group F
Reality check
Map environmentally harmful, subsidies at
national level and phase them out =
Helping to level playing fields by decreasing
fossil fuel-based actions
Strengthen the call for phase out of incentives
for fossil fuel-based economies
Show more clearly our independence of fossil
fuels & need to phase out
Build bridges and serve as platform for
cooperation
Raise awareness and clarify concepts including
definition
Help to explain that
Bioeconomy is more than
bioenergy, be in style of living
concept + education? +for/to
whom? +use ICT
Call to map Bioeconomy and value chains at regional, local levels
Mobilise local and regional Bioeconomy stakeholders
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During this session the participants discussed the following questions: "How do
we work together?" and "How can we deliver?" The answers were then
ordered in different clusters according to their common context.
Cluster A: Linking the work with the regional, national and EU
strategies
National Policy Strategy Exchange
Coordination with National/Regional Bioeconomy Panels in an organised
way
Link Manifesto to all EC/DGs initiatives
Cluster B: Communicating our work
Get to something
coherent
snapping
attractive, illustrate
Disseminate a 3 minute video
Stakeholder output
papers
news messages
tweets
translations
Cluster C: Including our constituents and other stakeholders
Customised approach by all of us
Ask our constituents: where do you like to engage? From a list of
predefined items
The transition from an "Expert Panel" to a "Stakeholder Panel" should
have influence on the working method, specifically on how to engage
stakeholders downstream Agree on purposes and audiences
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Consultation with Constituency
Consultation is about the ACTIONS!
Downstream-regionalise Manifesto
Individual approach or common methodology? + financing
Learn from regional value chains
Cluster D: Working arrangements
Invite guest speakers
2 meetings in Brussels
2 conferences
Working groups
Task groups
Writing group
Online sessions
Web platform
Secretariat support
A project place/ repository of information and links for other national
Bioeconomy systems
After the Manifesto use JRC knowledge centre or other platform to
present action plans and contacts
Other inputs:
Check for all sectors including traditional application
Decision structure/rules
"Make it less Dutch"
DIY mentality
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In this final part of the day, Mr Lino Paula presented the calendar for the next
meetings which will be organised the following dates: 13 September 2016, 10
November 2016, 17 January 2017.
A brief discussion took place concerning the homework that the participants
will do during the summer and until the next meeting.
Afterwards, Mr Gilles Laroche asked the participants to briefly pinpoint their
takeaway from this meeting. Below are some of the responses:
A challenge to link regions with Brussels
Go beyond Brussels
Understand our goal and focus and concretely work on climate change
Take the Bioeconomy initiatives to the ERA-NETs and use an upcoming
meeting for that
Take concrete actions
Take the opportunity to involve fisheries
Multi-sectorial approach and focus on specific actions
After these remarks, Mr Gilles Laroche thanked the participants for their
contribution in the Panel discussions and for the many inputs received during
the day.
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