MainstreamBIO is thrilled to announce the kickoff of its webinar series with the first installment scheduled for April 10th, 2024. Titled “Introduction to the Circular Bioeconomy” this webinar marks the beginning of an engaging journey into the world of bioeconomy and its significance in fostering sustainable, resilient, and revitalized rural and coastal communities.

The circular bioeconomy plays a pivotal role in leveraging local resources to mitigate global environmental degradation. This introductory webinar is tailored for beginners and will focus on elucidating the bioeconomy concept while emphasizing the critical role of primary producers and local communities in driving positive economic, environmental, and social outcomes.

Specialists in bioeconomy development will cover a range of topics, including:

1. An introduction to the bioeconomy and the central role of primary producers.
2. Exploring the bioeconomy as a framework for addressing policy targets and sectoral challenges.
3. Understanding bioeconomy implementation and explore ways for active participation of primary producers.
4. Insights from successful case studies, such as Bazancourt Biorefinery, highlighting real-world applications of circular bioeconomy principles.

The objectives of this webinar include:

• Understanding the significance of the bioeconomy in today’s world.
• Identifying key sectors related to feedstocks for bioeconomy applications.
• Exploring challenges faced by bioeconomy and potential solutions.
• Recognizing the pivotal role of farmers through illustrative examples.
• Gaining insights into the MainstreamBIO project and expectations for the upcoming webinar series.

Join us for an enlightening session filled with valuable insights, discussions.
Read the agenda here and use the following link for registration (link)