Post COP21: Challenges and Chances for Renewable Energy and Bioenergy

Policy-makers and stakeholders gathered in the European Parliament on the 28th of September to discuss the important role of renewable energy sources with the Austrian Minister for Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management, Andrä Rupprechter outlining the Austrian vision for a real energy transition. The meeting entitled “Post COP21 Challenges …

The 21st century is Bioeconomy: will Europe lead?

Chaired by: Miapetra Kumpula-Natri MEP Chair of the “Bioeconomy” Working Group With the participation of Mr John Bell Director in charge of Bioeconomy, DG RTD, European Commission   The bioeconomy comprises the production of renewable biological resources and their conversion into food, feed, bio-based products and bioenergy via innovative, efficient technologies. The bioeconomy …