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Newsletter

7th Bioeconomy Stakeholders Panel

Brussels, 13 October 2017

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Waldemar Kütt, Head of Unit F.1. Bioeconomy

Strategy, DG Research and Innovation, European

Commission, opened the meeting by welcoming the

members of the Bioeconomy Stakeholders Panel. He

thanked for all the work done in the past months,

highlighting that the Panel members have come to a

good mid-term result. He pointed out that finalising

the European Bioeconomy Stakeholders Manifesto

was not an easy task and that it is important to

present it and show the process and challenges behind it. He stressed that the Manifesto is an

important milestone and reflects the current state of play as well as the potential challenges and

opportunities of the bioeconomy.

Mr Kütt further informed the Panel members about the renewed EU Industrial Policy Strategy,

adding that the policy paper refers to an update of the bioeconomy strategy in 2018. He also noted

that the Staff Working Document on the Review of the 2012 European Bioeconomy Strategy will be

presented on 16 November 2017, showing the way forward.

He concluded that the Bioeconomy Stakeholders Panel is an important interlocutor for discussions

about the future bioeconomy, and can help feeding into the new bioeconomy strategy. He further

answered questions from the Panel members and wished a productive day.

Afterwards, Lino Paula, Unit F.1. Bioeconomy Strategy, DG Research and Innovation, European

Commission, took the floor, stressing that there is room for plenty of action, as well as subjects for

discussion for the months ahead. He announced that on the Bioeconomy Policy Day on 16 November

2017, different DGs will present their take on the bioeconomy. He mentioned that the policy day will

also be an opportunity for the Bioeconomy Stakeholders Panel to present its work. Before giving the

floor to Panel Chair Joanna Dupont-Inglis (EuropaBio), Mr Paula also invited the Panel members to

the SCAR Workshop on 15 November 2017.

1 . W E L C O M E B Y W A L D E M A R K Ü T T , H E A D O F U N I T

B I O E C O N O M Y , E U R O P E A N C O M M I S S I O N

https://ec.europa.eu/research/bioeconomy/index.cfm?pg=policy&lib=panel


Joanna Dupont-Inglis (EuropaBio), Chair of the Bioeconomy Stakeholders Panel presented the next

steps in regard to the European Bioeconomy Stakeholders Manifesto. Ms Dupont-Inglis explained

that there are mainly two parts to be discussed by the Panel members: firstly, how to sum up the

process and, secondly, how to present the Manifesto on 16 November 2017, and how to define what

purpose it can serve in the future.

In the context of the presentation, the Panel members briefed each other about their points of view

regarding the Manifesto. While 26 Panel members endorsed the Manifesto, three were not in the

position to do so.

The non-signing parties explained that the Manifesto contains very useful messages and that there is

broad agreement on the principles but that there are differences when it comes to the actions and

recommendations. It was added that some formulations are not matching with own views, but that

there is in general support for the idea of having a joint stakeholders manifesto.

Moreover, some Panel members voiced concern that some of their comments were not included in

the final document or that they did not have enough time to consult with their organisations,

whereas others stated that they thought the editing process was finished and objected to late

changes. They cautioned that further changes would mean another consultation process within their

organisations and a delay in presenting the Manifesto. The Manifesto editing group explained which

comments were accepted and which ones not. It was stressed that the document could not be

changed after so many Panel members have already endorsed the existing version. It was suggested

to include the date on the Manifesto, indicating that this was the first version of the Manifesto and

that it could be a "living document", which could be further developed in the long run and eventually

endorsed by all Panel members. It was agreed that the "sticking points" in the Manifesto should be in

any case acknowledged when presenting it publicly and be further discussed.

As a response, Panel Chair Joanna Dupont-Inglis emphasised that the Manifesto represents a diverse

range of stakeholders and that the final text of Manifesto has resulted from a lengthy process. Ms

Dupont-Inglis concluded that the Manifesto is a great achievement and everyone is committed to

continue the process as well as to identify and discuss the reservations.

The presentation for 16 November was further discussed by the Panel members. It was suggested

that it is important to show which areas can benefit from the bioeconomy. Therefore, the

presentation should also demonstrate where the bioeconomy can create job opportunities and it

should underline the aspect of growth and competitiveness. It was added that the presentation

should reflect the Manifesto process and the connection with the Action Groups. It was also

mentioned that one has to be careful with the wording: "Panel Manifesto vs. Stakeholders

Manifesto". It was suggested that the Manifesto be called "Bioeconomy Stakeholders Manifesto".

The present Panel members agreed that it should be captured that this is work in progress and that

those who did not sign are not out of the process. The Panel members thanked particularly the

Manifesto editing group for their work done throughout the process.

2 . T H E M A N I F E S T O



Subsequently, Lino Paula (European Commission) acknowledged that there are still issues to discuss

but reminded the Panel members of the timing and that there is already support from external

stakeholders for the Manifesto as it is.

Panel member Bertrand Rigal (Grand Reims) presented how the endorsement process took place in

his region, where a number of stakeholders have already endorsed the Manifesto. He presented each

stakeholder briefly.



3 . P R E S E N T A T I O N O F C L I M A T E - K I C B Y D A N I E L Z I M M E R



Before discussing the details of the satellite event on 17 November 2017, the four Action Groups

("Circular Economy", "Regions", "Public Awareness and Communication" and "Education and

Training") presented the progress made since the last Bioeconomy Stakeholders Panel meeting as

well as their ideas for the satellite event.

The first one to present was the Circular Economy Action Group. Ortwin Costenoble (NEN) informed

the other Panel members about the discussion paper the group has prepared. The idea is that this

paper is to be used in order to support the actions that come forward from the circular economy

section of the Bioeconomy Stakeholders Panel. It was added that the group will continue with the

collection of good examples and it will have to decide how to present respectively visualise them.

4 . P L E N A R Y S E S S I O N O N S A T E L L I T E E V E N T

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Afterwards, the Public Awareness and Communication

Action Group presented what has been done since the

last meeting. Georgios Karkampasis (Cefic) and Cosmin

Popa (EuropaBio) explained on behalf of the group that

several social media accounts have been set up, e.g.

Twitter and LinkedIn, as well as a website, which can be

used for communication about the activities of the

Bioeconomy Stakeholders Panel. They asked for

volunteers to help with the communication and

mentioned that the rules for using the social media

accounts should be defined within the Panel.



Subsequently, the Regions Action Group presented its

progress. Jorge Molina Villanueva (ADItech) explained

that the group has prepared a matrix for study visits as a

tool to assess the suitability of the proposed visits and to

help paying attention to relevant aspects mentioned in

the Manifesto when planning such a visit. Some of the

members of this Action Group have already submitted

proposals for study visits to their respective regions. It

has to be decided when to schedule these visits.



Moreover, Stanislaw Bielecki (Lodz University of

Technology) presented the Education and Training Action

Group's idea for the satellite event. The group expressed

the interest to prepare a presentation for the satellite

event as it would like education and training to feature on

the agenda. In particular, the Action Group would like to

present the relevance of education and training for the

bioeconomy and the possibilities to link existing initiatives

and to develop and start new initiatives.



Lino Paula (European Commission) explained the

programme for the events on 16 and 17

November 2017 and encouraged the Panel

members to actively participate in the upcoming

events.

However, it was essential to first discuss the

purpose of the satellite event. It was suggested

that it would be useful to get reactions to the

Manifesto and exchange views and ideas with a

wider group of stakeholders. Therefore, it was

also necessary to explain what is in the

Manifesto.

One idea that emerged and was widely agreed

upon was to organise an interactive workshop

and through dialogue with other stakeholders

frame future actions in the bioeconomy. The

afternoon preparation session was then used to

determine the audience and programme of the

satellite event.

It was concluded that the Bioeconomy Stakeholders Manifesto would be publicly presented on 16

November 2017 and that no further changes to the text would be incorporated. Panel Chair Joanna

Dupont-Inglis would amend her presentation for 16 November, according to the comments received

during the discussion about the Manifesto. At the Panel meeting, it was further agreed to organise an

interactive workshop, if possible within the short time ahead of the 16 and 17 November events.

Panel members interested in actively engaging in the preparations for the satellite event were asked

to flag their interest and availability as soon as possible. The next Bioeconomy Stakeholders Panel

meeting will take place in Brussels on 16 and 17 November 2017.

6 . C O N C L U S I O N S A N D N E X T S T E P S

5 . P R E P A R A T I O N F O R S A T E L L I T E E V E N T



Bioeconomy Stakeholders/ Representatives

Nuria ARRIBAS VERA

Stanislaw BIELICKI

Christine BUNTHOF

Ortwin COSTENOBLE

Ann DIERCKX

Joanna DUPONT-INGLIS

Johan ELVNERT

Sini ERÄJÄÄ

Yannis FALLAS

Maria HOLLANDER

Courtney HOUGH

Kjell IVARSSON

Michal KOROLKO

Jesper LUND-LARSEN

Anne-Maria MÄKELÄ (on behalf of Hannu

KOPONEN)

Magnus MATISONS

Nadia MOALLA (on behalf of Javier GARAT PÉREZ)

Jorge MOLINA-VILLANUEVA

Bertrand RIGAL

Adrienn SOMOSNÉ NAGY

Rita TEDESCO (on behalf Jori SIHVONEN)

Agnès TRARIEUX (on behalf of Fabio BOSCALERI)

Daniel ZIMMER

External Participants

Georgios KARKAMPASIS

Cosmin POPA

European Commission

Gabriela HAUSMANN, DG RTD.F.1

Georgios KASTRINOS, DG RTD.F.1

Waldemar KÜTT, DG RTD.F.1

Lino PAULA, DG RTD.F.1

7 . L I S T O F P A R T I C I P A N T S

Disclaimer

"The opinions expressed in this report represent the point of view of the meeting participants. These opinions

cannot, under any circumstances, be attributed to the European Commission. Neither the European Commission

nor any person acting on behalf of the Commission is responsible for the use which might be made of the here

above information."


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