Earth and related environmental sciences

Europe’s bioeconomy strategy – What are the key opportunities and challenges?

🗓 Date: 26 June 2025 - 🕒 Time: 17:00 – 19:00 CEST -📍 Format: Hybrid Conference (Brussels) As the European Commission prepares to unveil a new Bioeconomy Strategy by the end of 2025, stakeholders across sectors are invited to join a timely discussion on how Europe can harness the full potential of its bioeconomy. This conference will explore the key opportunities and challenges in transforming renewable biological resources—such as crops, forests, marine biomass, and waste—into sustainable food, materials, and energy. The strategy aims to boost innovation, support green jobs, and align with major EU initiatives like the Competitiveness Compass and the Clean Industrial Deal. 🔍 Topics to be discussed:

• What policy tools are needed to accelerate bioeconomy innovation?
• How can the strategy help businesses scale and compete globally?
• What barriers must be addressed to unlock Europe’s bioeconomy potential?

Whether you're a policymaker, entrepreneur, researcher, or sustainability advocate, this event offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Europe’s green and circular economy. 📘 Don’t miss it—register now and be part of the conversation driving Europe’s sustainable transformation.

Building a Sustainable and Competitive Battery Raw Materials Industry in Europe – How Can It Be Achieved?

🗓 Date: 26 June 2025 - 🕧 Time: 12:30 – 14:00 CEST -📍 Format: Hybrid Conference (Brussels) As Europe accelerates its green transition, the demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries is surging. But how can the EU ensure a sustainable and competitive supply of the raw materials—like lithium, cobalt, and nickel—needed to power this transformation? Join policymakers, industry leaders, and sustainability experts at this hybrid conference to explore the future of Europe’s battery raw materials industry. This timely event will delve into the EU’s progress since the 2019 Green Deal, the implications of the 2024 Draghi Report, and the European Commission’s new Competitiveness Compass. Key Topics Include:

• The current state of critical raw material supply chains in Europe
• Strategic actions to reduce external dependencies and boost resilience
• Sustainable domestic production and recycling solutions
• Policy insights and industry perspectives on innovation and competitiveness

This is a must-attend event for stakeholders in energy, mobility, sustainability, and industrial policy. Be part of the conversation shaping Europe’s battery future, register here!