Circular Bioeconomy, GHG emissions and food production

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1 Circular Bioeconomy, GHG emissions and food production Research Division November 2018

2 Some background Research & CODEX Division, DAFM National Funding Programme Horizon 2020 Includes Biobased Industries Joint Technology Initiative National Bioeconomy Policy Development 2 An Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

3 DAFM COMPETITIVE NATIONAL FUNDING PROGRAMMES Core Grant National Transnational EU Teagasc Food Primary Production Forestry US-Ireland Research ERA-NET funding Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 2 Biobased Industries JTI EIP/AGRI Thematic Network Joint Programming Initiatives Digitalisation Bioeconomy Marine Institute Research + Platform Co-funding (EPA, SEAI, SFI) Healthy Diets for Healthy Lives Agriculture, Food Security & Climate Change OECD Co-Operative Research Programme

4 Some DAFM Funded Projects NutraMara Seaweed-Microbe Interactions to enhance bioactive yields for food applications (SMO-BIO) Mining marine materials for novel functional ingredients that modulate the immune response for benefit in inflammation and allergy Seaweeds as a source of nondigestible complex polysaccharide components for the development of novel prebiotic ingredients for the functional food industry. 4 An Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

5 EU Bioeconomy Research Division November 2018

6 A sustainable European bioeconomy is necessary to build a carbon neutral future in line with the Climate objectives of the Paris Agreement Some examples: Creation of new value chains and greener, more cost-effective industrial food and feed processes. Deployment of innovative solutions - production of new and sustainable biobased products (such as bio-based chemicals etc.) to substitute fossil raw materials in industry (e.g. chemicals, cosmetics, pharma ingredients, A sustainable bioeconomy is the renewable segment of the circular economy. Turn biowaste, residues and discards into valuable resources. Can create the innovations and incentives to help retailers and consumers cut food waste by 50% by An Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

7 EU Strategic Development EU Bioeconomy Policy EU Bioeconomy strategy Blue Growth Food 2030 International Bioeconomy Forum EIB - Circular Bioeconomy Investment Platform Biobased Industries Consortium (Glanbia, Carbery, BioMarine Ingredients etc) EU R&I funding programmes Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 2 Biobased Industries Joint Technology Initiative (public-private partnership) European Innovation Council 7 An Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

8 FOOD 2030 R&I for tomorrow's nutrition & food systems Perfect Storm: climate change, population growth, resource scarcity, malnutrition, obesity & NCDs Political opportunity: response to SDGs, COP21+, Junker priorities Investment opportunity: EU underinvesting in food & agri R&I despite high returns on investment Need for a systemic approach to future-proofing food systems via more impactful R&I

9 Key impacts 3 calls + FI 3 goals 5 priorities Foster functional ecosystems, sustainable food systems, and healthy lifestyles Address climate change and resilience on land and sea Boost major innovations on land and at sea new products, value chains and markets Develop smart, connected territories and value chains in rural and coastal areas Make the transition towards a circular bioeconomy Manage our resources wisely to nourish people sustainably Understand, preserve and valorise oceans Develop smarter, greener, circular rural economies Sustainable food security Blue Growth Rural Renaissance Circular Bioeconomy investment platform Dynamic & innovative food and farming sectors Resource & climatesmart eco-healthy food production and consumption Productive, healthy, resilient seas and oceans Sustainable aquatic resources for food and bio-based value chains Strong blue economy Sustainable growth based on circularity and connectedness Enhanced innovation systems Strong & attractive rural areas De-risking investments in innovative technologies fostering industrial, rural and coastal development

10 3.7 billion investments - Operates under H2020 approx. 120 million per year Objectives: Resource efficiency Sustainable low carbon economy Increase economic growth in rural areas Focus Feedstock: foster a sustainable biomass supply with increased productivity and building new supply chains Biorefineries: optimise efficient processing through R&D and demonstrate their efficiency and economic viability at largescale demo/flagship biorefineries Markets, products and policies: develop markets for bio-based products and optimise policy frameworks 10

11 Research and Innovation HORIZON EUROPE THE NEXT EU RESEARCH & INNOVATION PROGRAMME ( ) Pillar II Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness #HorizonEU

12 CLUSTER 5: Food and natural resources: what is in it? 7 intervention areas: Environmental observation Biodiversity and natural capital Agriculture, forestry and rural areas Sea and oceans Food systems Bio-based innovation systems Circular systems 10 Billion Funding

13 Bioeconomy Irish Strategic Developments Research Division November 2018

14 Why a national Policy Statement? Why is the bioeconomy important? Sustainable use of renewable biological resources Decarbonisation / Changing Economic Model Mitigation Economic Opportunity / Rural Employment A coordinated cross-sectoral approach will be required to make the transition to a low carbon and circular economy and society.

15 Irish Strategic Development National Bioeconomy Policy National Policy Statement 2018 Bioeconomy Implementation Group Bioeconomy Ireland Day 2018 Report to Government end 2018 Irelands Bioeconomy Infrastructure Beacon Bioeconomy Centre (SFI funded) Lisheen Pilot Biorefinery (EI funded) BioEire Research to policy project (DAFM funded) Irish Bioeconomy Foundation 15 An Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

16 Thank you for your attention Research Division November 2018