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Engage

How We Engage

Overview

Our key Areas of Engagement

Across Irish Society

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Schools and Educators

We work with schools, educators, and young people to build understanding of the bioeconomy and its role in Ireland’s sustainable future.

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Public and Communities

We connect research with society through accessible engagement, storytelling and participation. Through public events and outreach, BiOrbic aims to make the bioeconomy relevant, understandable and connected to everyday life, while supporting dialogue around climate, sustainability and circular systems.

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Bioeconomy Stakeholders

We collaborate with farmers, industry, policymakers, researchers, and community organisations to co-design and test bioeconomy solutions in real-world settings.

Built for Everyone

Society-led Solutions

Our Engagement Philosophy

BiOrbic has a number of aims when it comes to working with society.

We want to:
  • Build awareness of the bioeconomy
  • Understand societal needs
  • Bring in external expertise
  • Empower sustainable citizen action
  • Educate future bioeconomy leaders