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Impact

Actively Shaping Ireland's

Bioeconomy Policy

National Policy

Not just research, BiOrbic contributes directly to major Irish policy frameworks including climate, food, regional development, and economic strategy.

Through ongoing collaboration with policymakers and stakeholders, the centre helps advance Ireland’s transition towards a more sustainable and innovation-driven economy.

Climate Action Plan 2021->

Contributed research and expertise supporting Ireland’s climate action and circular economy goals.

Project Ireland 2040 ->

Helped strengthen the role of the bioeconomy in Ireland’s long-term economic and regional development strategy.

Food Vision 2030 ->

Public engagement and stakeholder discussion platform.

National Policy Statement on Bioeconomy ->

Contributed research and expertise supporting Ireland’s national bioeconomy strategy.

Circular Bioeconomy Outlook 2030–2050 ->

EPA-led initiative exploring future opportunities for sustainability and circular economy development in Ireland.

Gain a competitive edge

BiOrbic Research Ireland Centre for the Bioeconomy is inviting researchers and industry partners to collaborate on projects that help drive Ireland’s transition to a sustainable circular bioeconomy economy.

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Impact

Connecting Government,

Industry and Communities

Building Partnerships

BiOrbic works closely with the national Bioeconomy Implementation Group and co-founded the National Bioeconomy Forum to encourage discussion and public engagement around bioeconomy and sustainability challenges.

The centre also helped establish Bioeconomy Ireland Week, an annual national event that promotes awareness, collaboration, and innovation across Ireland’s bioeconomy community.

National Bioeconomy Forum ->

Public engagement and stakeholder discussion platform.

Bioeconomy Ireland Week ->

National festival promoting bioeconomy awareness and collaboration.

Bioeconomy Implementation Group ->

Partnership supporting bioeconomy development in Ireland.

Policy 7
Repro Free: Monday 11th November 2019; As part of our national celebration of Science Week, Leo Varadkar TD, in collaboration with Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), hosted a meeting of scientists and experts all researching areas that are central to addressing the challenges we face related to climate change. The meeting focused on the areas where there are opportunities for research to address some of those challenges. Commenting on the meeting, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, said “Our response to climate change must be underpinned by science and research. Indeed, science and technology will help us to unlock and identify new ways of reducing emissions and adapting to our changing climate. Today’s meeting with Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), in Science Week, is a valuable opportunity for me to hear directly from some of the experts who are exploring high tech solutions to make our economy and our society more sustainable. The Government is providing an extra €2 million to SFI for 2020 for its cutting edge research programme because we want to ensure Ireland is at the forefront of adapting to a more climate resilient future.” The meeting was attended by: Professor Mark Ferguson Director General Science Foundation Ireland and Chief Scientific Adviser to the Government of Ireland, Dr Lisa Ryan, School of Economics, University College Dublin, Dr Conor Murphy, Senior Lecturer, Department of Geography, Maynooth University, Prof Brian Ó Gallachóir, Professor of Energy Engineering in University College Cork’s School of Engineering and Vice-Director of UCC’s Environmental Research Institute, Director of SFI Research Centre for Marine and Renewable Energy Ireland (MaREI), Prof Anna Davies, Professor of Geography, Environment and Society, Trinity College Dublin, Dr Barry O’Dwyer, SFI Research Centre for Marine and Renewable Energy Ireland (MaREI)Dr Kevin O’Connor, Director Beacon, SFI Bioeconomy Research Centre, UCD, Dr Dara Stanley, School of Agriculture and
Science Foundation Ireland Event at the US Institute for Peace, Wednesday March 14, 2018.
Visit of H.E. Mariam Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri, Minister from UAE. Iain White - Fennell Photography.
Visit of US Director of Science and Technology Policy Dr Kelvin Droegemeier to view UCD Research Centres
Visit of US Director of Science and Technology Policy Dr Kelvin Droegemeier to view UCD Research Centres
Policy 4

Impact

International Bioeconomy &

Sustainability Collaboration

International Policy

BiOrbic contributes to international bioeconomy and sustainability policy through European research partnerships, cross-government collaboration, and advisory work supporting climate action and sustainable innovation beyond Ireland.

EU Circular Bio-society 2050 ->

Contributed to the development of a long-term European strategy for a sustainable circular bioeconomy.

CAPBIO4BG Project ->

Supported bioeconomy development and policy innovation in Bulgaria through the EU BIOEAST initiative.

UK–Ireland Collaboration Report ->

Advised on research and innovation opportunities in sustainable agriculture and the bioeconomy between Ireland and the UK.