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The Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC), Europe\u2019s leading industry association putting circularity, innovation and sustainability at the heart of the European bioeconomy, has published a report<\/a>\u00a0mapping the opportunities for a green and sustainable transformation in Portugal.<\/strong><\/p>\n This in-depth exploration of Portugal\u2019s agri-food, forestry, marine (algae, aquaculture and fisheries) and green chemicals sectors as well as the food and beverages and pulp, paper and wood industries has revealed Portugal\u2019s potential to become Europe\u2019s Green Deal champion. Portugal\u2019s growing bioeconomy sector already contributes almost 20 bn\u20ac to its economy and the BIC report identifies new opportunities to fast-track green economic growth.<\/p>\n \u201cThe sustainable bioeconomy is taking on an increasingly crucial role in Portuguese and European society. Now is the time to realise the benefits of this model and identify the best opportunities and solutions to support companies in creating more sustainable products and services\u201d, says Jo\u00e3o Pedro Matos Fernandes<\/a>, Portugal\u2019s Minister for the Environment and Climate Action.<\/p>\n While Portugal will soon finalise its first-ever national bioeconomy strategy, the BIC report highlights Portugal\u2019s robust innovation ecosystem and applauds the country\u2019s rising influence as a biotech leader, its thriving marine sector and the significant opportunities to create value from resources and organic waste.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n