JRC report on 'Exploring foresight scenarios for the EU bioeconomy' provides policy recommendations

The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has published a report on 'Exploring foresight scenarios for the EU bioeconomy', based on a foresight exercise involving 100 experts from various fields. The exercise focused on developing forward-looking and strategic thinking about the EU bioeconomy based on four alternative future scenarios.

The results are summarised in the report, and could contribute to the update of the EU bioeconomy strategy, to be developed during 2024. Recommendations put forward in the report include the need to establish coherent policies, support regional and rural development, invest in education and awareness raising, promote sustainable lifestyles, and engage consumers in the decision-making process.

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JRC report Exploring foresight scenarios for the EU bioeconomy