Development of the Nordic Bioeconomy

• Main Author: Lange, Lene (auth)
• Other Authors: Björnsdóttir, Bryndís (auth), Brandt,Asbjørn (auth), Hildén, Kristiina (auth), Óli Hreggviðsson, Guðmundur (auth), Jacobsen, Birgitte (auth), Jessen, Amalie (auth), Nordberg Karlsson, Eva (auth), Lindedam, Jane (auth), Mäkelä, Miia (auth), Smáradóttir, Sigrún Elsa (auth), Vang, Janus (auth), Wentzel, Alexander (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Nordic Council of Ministers 2016
• Series: TemaNord
• Subjects: Sustainability; green growth; environment; Biobased economy; Bioenergy; Biogas; Biomass; Biorefinery; Biotechnology
• Online Access: OAPEN Library: download the publication; OAPEN Library: description of the publication

In 2014 NCM initiated a new project: "Test centers for green energy solutions - Biorefineries and Business needs" to strengthen Nordic bioeconomy by identifying potentials, obstacles, needs and opportunities. The Nordic bioeconomy has a unique profile: Upgrade of many types of residues also to higher value products; good collaboration between private and public sector; R&D efforts in all Nordic countries. However, shortcomings were also identified: few activities across Nordic countries beyond designated Nordic programs; too few upscaling facilities; need for improved framework conditions (within regulatory and market stimulus) for biobased products. This report is part of the Nordic Prime Ministers' green growth initiative: "The Nordic Region - leading in green growth" - read more in the web magazine "Green Growth the Nordic Way" at www.nordicway.org or at www.norden.org/greengrowth