EESC calls for coherent and robust EU action to enhance bioeconomy opportunities for rural areas
A new opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) calls for policy coherence of the EU’s sustainable development initiatives and taking advantage of bioeconomy opportunities for competitive growth within planetary boundaries, including in rural areas.
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The opinion emphasises the potential of the bioeconomy to create well-paid, sustainable jobs, opportunities, training and social benefits in rural areas. It calls for the EU’s Bioeconomy Strategy to lay the groundwork for a vision for rural Europe, taking into account the well-being of rural communities.
The Strategy should outline supportive measures to promote shorter supply chains, repair and re-use, as well as empower young people to become transformative changemakers in shaping the future of the bioeconomy.
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