New EU alliance targets bio-based demand
The European Union has launched the Bio-based Europe Alliance, a voluntary initiative to boost demand for bio-based materials and products. The launch took place at the Global Bioeconomy Summit. The…
Geoeconomics gains in global bioeconomy policy
More countries are prioritising geoeconomic objectives in their bioeconomy strategies
UN Global Compact releases framework for sustainable procurement
The United Nations Global Compact has launched a new resource for procurement teams. The Sustainable Procurement Implementation Framework aims to help companies build sustainability into everyday buying decisions. The launch…
Estonia takes lead on circular economy policy
Estonia is a rising leader in circular economy policy. What can the rest of the world learn?
Singapore invests S$118 million to grow its bioeconomy
Singapore is investing S$118 million (about US$92 million) to grow its bioeconomy. The new Bioeconomy Funding Initiative (FI) sits under the Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2030 Plan. It aims to…
BBIA shares funding calls worth nearly £30 M with UK bio sector
The Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA) has announced six funding opportunities for UK engineering biology and bio-based companies. BBIA does not fund or run the programmes. It is sharing…
China unifies environmental law with bioeconomy in mind
China's new Ecological and Environmental Code took effect on August 15, 2026. It consolidates a wide range of environmental laws into a single national framework, with ecological conservation and biodiversity…
Spain’s economic boom sparks biobased scale-up
Spanish biomanufacturing is focused on scale amidst a wider economic revival