Bioeconomy & circular economy

16 Jan 2026

Revitalising the rural economy through artistic practice: insights from a Basque project

Discover the Mutur Beltz project that fosters traditional trades, rural knowledge, employment and gender equality by recovering sheep wool as a strategic economic, ecological and cultural resource. The initiative was among the winners of the EU CAP Network’s Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2025.

09 Dec 2025

Commission launches new Bioeconomy Strategy to drive green growth, competitiveness and resilience across Europe

On 27 November 2025, the European Commission adopted a new Bioeconomy Strategy setting out a plan to transition Europe toward a circular, nature-based economy. The Strategy opens new opportunities for jobs, innovation and sustainable development in rural territories.

13 Nov 2025

Central and Eastern Europe join forces to advance sustainable bioeconomies through the BIOEAST initiative

The initiative strengthens cooperation across Central and Eastern Europe to build knowledge-based, sustainable bioeconomies that drive innovation, resilience and growth in rural areas. BIOEAST supports countries in developing national bioeconomy strategies, building research and innovation capacity, and creating synergies between agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, energy and food systems.