EU Presidency

Biodiversity

Circular economy

Green financing

EUDK 2025: Boosting and mainstreaming the bioeconomy

Event details

2. December 2025
9:00-18:00

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Hosted by
University of Copenhagen
Ministry for Green Transition
Clever Food
IPBES Danmark
Novo Nordisk Fonden

Where
University of Copenhagen
Søndre Campus, Copenhagen

About the conference

On 2 December 2025, this high-level conference marks the launch of the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy, setting a course to unlock bio-based innovation for regenerative, circular and sustainable growth across Europe.

Policymakers, researchers, industry leaders and civil society will explore how to scale and mainstream the bioeconomy through cutting-edge science, targeted innovation and effective governance.

The conference Boosting and mainstreaming the bioeconomy will mark a key moment for the launch of the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy. The strategy aims to unlock the full potential of bio-based innovation, enabling Europe to lead in regenerative, circular, and sustainable growth.

Sessions will spotlight opportunities for competitive, low-carbon value chains, rural development and resource efficiency, while outlining the policy tools and partnerships needed to deliver impact at speed and scale.

Register for the conference here: BioEconomy2025 | Boosting and mainstreaming the bioeconomy

Contact

For more information on the event, feel free to reach out to:

Therese Chrois Suster
Project Manager (Biodiversity, Green Financing)

[email protected]

+45 4117 6121

Ke Yu
Project Manager (Circular Economy, Delegations and China Affairs)

[email protected]

+45 2371 2604

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