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25 February 202519 February 2025

Für eine Bioökonomie der Bescheidenheit

Bioökonomische Innovationen scheinen grenzenlos. Doch vielfältige Zielkonflikte wie die Konkurrenz um Flächen müssen skeptisch machen – wie auch die vorrangige Wachstumsorientierung

The Bioeconomy of Modesty

Bioeconomic innovation once appeared to be without limit. But many conflicts of interest such as the competition for land give rise to doubts - as does the goal of further growth

27 January 202522 January 2025

Agriculture Ministers from around 70 countries undertake to promote a sustainable bioeconomy

Özdemir: "Sustainable bioeconomy is the compass for an intact natural environment"

Agrarministerinnen und -minister aus rund 70 Ländern setzen sich für die Förderung einer nachhaltigen Bioökonomie ein

Özdemir: „Nachhaltige Bioökonomie ist der Kompass für eine intakte Natur“

6 December 20243 December 2024

EU regrets lack of conclusion on global plastics agreement

After two years of negotiations, UN member states failed to reach an agreement

20 September 202417 September 2024

China ist führend bei neuen Vorschriften: Wie China den Markt für Biokunststoffe beeinflusst

China setzt neue Maßstäbe im Bereich Biokunststoffe: Mit strikten Vorschriften und der Förderung biologisch abbaubarer Materialien treibt das Land den globalen Wandel voran. Einblick in Markttrends und Entwicklungen

22 July 202416 July 2024

Nachhaltige Chemie auf der Woche der Umwelt: Nachhaltig mit mehr Service und weniger Material

Die grüne Chemie als ein Teil der nachhaltigen Chemie adressiert kein Recycling und keine Stoff- und Materialströme, und nicht immer ist eine chemische Lösung nachhaltig

29 April 202424 April 2024

Should plastics be recycled?

Plastics are a well-established problem with respect to sustainability

21 April 202318 April 2023

Three ways to solve the plastics pollution crisis

Researchers are studying how more-sophisticated policies, smarter recycling and new materials could stem the tide of waste

27 January 202324 January 2023

Do Plants Clean the Air? The Future of Air Purifying Plants

Recent studies have proven that houseplants offer health benefits like improving concentration and productivity, reducing stress levels, and boosting your mood

15 November 202214 November 2022

OECD chief calls for phase out of ‘distortive’ farming subsidies globally

Public spending must move away from distortive and environmentally harmful farming subsidies, according to the secretary general of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Mathias Cormann

OECD-Chef fordert weltweite Abschaffung „wettbewerbsverzerrender“ Agrarsubventionen

Nach Ansicht des Generalsekretärs der Organisation für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (OECD), Mathias Cormann, sollten öffentliche Gelder nicht länger für wettbewerbsverzerrenden und umweltschädlichen Agrarsubventionen ausgegeben werden

5 October 202228 September 2022

As much plastic as people by weight? Legislating a more sustainable future

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation Development’s latest annual Global Plastics Outlook reports around 40% of global plastic waste as packaging, but just 9% of the plastic waste is recycled

31 August 202224 August 2022

CJ BIO Amorphous Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) demonstrates excellent biodegradability in natural marine environment in tests conducted by the national Korean testing agency (KCL)

Korea Conformity Laboratories (KCL) Tested Biodegradable Plastic Decomposition in Korea's West Sea. After 11 weeks in seawater, amorphous PHA film weight decreased 57%, semi crystalline PHA film declined 28%, and polylactic acid (PLA) 1.2%

6 July 202230 June 2022

Während die Agrarförderung Rekordniveau erreicht, bleiben Reformen zum Klimaschutz und gegen Marktverzerrungen unerlässlich

Die im Rahmen der EU-Agrarpolitik für Klimaschutzmaßnahmen eingesetzten Mittel sind zwar hoch, haben aber nicht zu einer Verringerung der Emissionen geführt, so ein neuer Bericht der Organisation für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (OECD)

Support to agriculture has risen in response to global crises, while reforms to combat climate change and market distortions remain essential

While EU agricultural spending for climate action is high, this has not brought emission reductions, says a new report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

11 March 202211 March 2022

Kunststoffabfall: Verschmutzung der Umwelt nimmt zu

Laut einer OECD-Studie nimmt die Verschmutzung der Umwelt mit Kunststoffabfall unaufhörlich zu. Abfallwirtschaft und Recycling sind unzureichend entwickelt

8 March 20223 March 2022

Plastic pollution is growing relentlessly as waste management and recycling fall short, says OECD

Almost half of all plastic waste is generated in OECD countries and its amount generated annually per person varies from 221 kg in the United States and 114 kg in European OECD countries to 69 kg

7 March 20222 March 2022

9% of global plastic waste is recycled while 22% is ‘mismanaged’ – OECD

The world is producing twice as much plastic waste as two decades ago, with only 9% successfully recycled, according to a new OECD report

4 October 20214 October 2021

OECD Science, Technology and Industry Policy paper: Guidance for a Biorefining roadmap for Thailand

Experts of the OECD and nova-Institute have written a Guidance Report for Biorefineries in Thailand in the framework of the project “Realising the Circular Bioeconomy”. The work was part of the umbrella of the Thailand Country Programme (TCP), an OECD-wide programme of work wholly supported through voluntary contributions by Thailand.

6 April 20201 April 2020

NC Partnering Newsletter 03/2020

How does bio-based achieve higher impact in environmental policy?

13 January 20208 January 2020

UFOP Chart of the week (02 / 2020)

Biofuels require little arable land

9 December 201925 July 2024

NC Partnering Newsletter 11/2019

Time to boost the bioeconomy

7 December 201926 December 2019

Realising the circular bioeconomy

OECD Science, Technology and Industry Policy Paper for free download

3 April 20199 September 2021

The Chemical Industry Says Goodbye to Fossil Fuels

A new paper by the nova-Institute sets out the path towards sustainability for the chemical industry

13 February 20198 February 2019

Carbon pricing and digital tax find traction in Davos

At World Economic Forum, the issue of improving the tax system by fighting against tax havens and closing loopholes played an important role

26 September 201824 September 2018

Few countries are pricing carbon high enough to meet climate targets

Governments need to raise carbon prices much faster if they are to meet their commitments on cutting emissions and slowing the pace of climate change under the Paris Agreement, according to a new OECD report

OECD fordert schneller höhere CO2-Preise für Klimaschutz

Paris (dpa) - Der Ausstoß des klimaschädlichen Treibhausgases Kohlendioxid (C_O2) wird für Verursacher laut einem Expertenbericht nur langsam teurer

27 July 201825 July 2018

Cellulose-based fibres will open a new future for Finnish textile industry

Ongoing developments to new applications in the cellulose-based textiles sector and thus diversify the forest sector to new business areas where added value is higher

1 June 201829 May 2018

Governments need to act to encourage plastic recycling markets

Report to be presented at the May 29-31 Global forum on Environment: Sustainable Plastic Design in Copenhagen

22 May 201817 May 2018

Bioeconomy 101: Making rubber tyres from dandelions

Advances in biotechnology are allowing us to manufacture fabrics, plastics, fuels and chemicals from bio-based resources using renewable resources

27 April 201825 April 2018

Bioökonomie stärker in globale Politikagenda einbringen

Ergebnisse des Global Bioeconomy Summit 2018

Bioeconomy has to move up the global policy agenda

Results of the Global Bioeconomy Summit 2018

19 April 201817 April 2018

Berlin will be the world capital of bioeconomy from 19 to 20 April

High-ranking representatives from politics, science, civil society and the business sector will meet from 19 to 20 April to discuss the latest bioeconomy developments

3 April 201828 March 2018

Bioeconomy: Germany to lose pole position

Recommendation of the Biostep consortium is, the bioeconomy needs to improve the perception of bio-based products and processes by the consumer

20 October 201711 October 2017

A sticky matter: Sugar molasses dent EU’s ambitions on advanced biofuels

This could be an opportunity for increasing exports but may also lead to overproduction and a crash in the price of sugar

5 October 201626 September 2016

IFIB 2016: Sustainability is the single largest business opportunity of this generation

The use of biological resources by the chemical industry does not simply depend on economic reasons

25 August 201623 August 2016

First International Standard for sustainable procurement nears publication

Meaning interested parties can once more submit feedback on the draft before final publication in 2017

14 July 201614 July 2016

World biodiesel production/consumption to rise 14% by 2020: OECD/FAO

Report predicts recovery in international prices for ethanol and biodiesel in nominal terms

6 April 20165 April 2016

Finland hopes for new growth from shrunken forest industry

UPM's new biofuels plant offers long-awaited growth and hope

2 March 20169 March 2016

Bio-based Start-up Day – Featuring the Best and Brightest

Eleven innovative start-ups will introduce themselves to the bio- and CO₂-based industry

Bio-based Start-up Day präsentiert junge, aufstrebende Unternehmen

Elf innovative Start-up-Unternehmen der bio- und CO₂-basierten Ökonomie stellen sich der Industrie vor

7 December 20154 December 2015

Globale Agenda zur nachhaltigen Bioökonomie verabschiedet

Prioritäten des Bioeconomy Summit sollen in internationale Diskussionen einfließen

Global Agenda Adopted for Sustainable Bioeconomy

Goals of Bioeconomy Summit to be incorporated in international discussions

4 December 20151 December 2015

Weltgipfel zur Bioökonomie: Nachhaltigkeit auf dem Prüfstand

Wie lässt sich eine nachhaltige Bioökonomie international etablieren und welche Innovationsstrategien werden in verschiedenen Ländern verfolgt?

2 December 201530 November 2015

Global Bioeconomy Summit: Globale Agenda zur nachhaltigen Bioökonomie verabschiedet

Weltweit mehr nachwachsende Rohstoffe in Alltag und Ernährung nutzen

1 December 201527 November 2015

An interview with the “father” of EU bioeconomy

From niche to norm - Chris Patermann talks to Il Bioeconomista

19 October 201514 October 2015

The Role of Bioeconomy in Climate Change Mitigation

The climate change mitigation potential of the bioeconomy is estimated at 2.5 billion tons CO₂ equivalent per year by 2030

16 September 201514 September 2015

Crowded at “Status of the Bioeconomy” Conference

European countries are well positioned in the global bioeconomy race

10 July 20159 July 2015

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