Bioregions
Catalonia
Catalonia, an autonomous community located in northeastern Spain, has a population of 7.7 million, one of the most populous regions in the country. With over 60% of Catalonia’s land covered by forests, the region can leverage its abundant natural resources to develop a sustainable bioeconomy.
Additionally, Catalonia is a hub of high-tech manufacturing, research, industry, agricultural production, and fisheries, making it an ideal location for deploying innovative bioeconomy solutions.
Overall, Catalonia’s unique demographic and geographic characteristics and commitment to sustainable development through its bioeconomy strategy position the region to become a leader in bioeconomy innovation and deployment in Europe.
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Be a beta tester for the Bioeconomy Solutions Platform
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Woodworking industries in European regions: LIGNA 23 workshop insights
On 18 May 2023, the Bioregions Facility hosted a workshop called Woodworking Industries in European Regions: Current Situation, Development Pathways and Investment Trends at LIGNA 2023 in Hanover, Germany. Oskar…
Bioeconomy entrepreneurship intrigues students
According to a recent survey targeting life science students in Europe, nearly 30% of respondents are very interested in becoming entrepreneurs in the field of bioeconomy. However, there are barriers…
Seeing the wood in the forests
Humanity is becoming too big for our planet. After relying on a fossil-based economy for 200 years, we are threatening to reach a tipping point, crossing the resilience boundaries of…
Catalonia joins the Bioregions Facility
The government of Catalonia is joining the Bioregions Facility – as its fourth member – through its Ministry of Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda. Catalonia is one of Europe’s…
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