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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



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

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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



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



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



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



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



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



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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