Regional vision
Strengthening regional tools and plans for the promotion and dissemination of the circular bioeconomy in Andalusia. Challenges to the potential creation of a circular bioeconomy node in the agrifood value chain.
Status of implementation of the bioeconomy
Andalucia is one of the first regions in Europe releasing a Circular Bioeconomy Strategy (EABC) in 2018 and the Andalusian Circular Economy Law is currently under development. The overall maturity of bioeconomy and circular economy in the region is mixed.
Currently, the regional ministry (ROBIN partner), and other regional organisations, have developed the Andalucía Agrotech Digital Innovation Hub. Furthermore, the launching of a Bioeconomy Cluster is planned as part of the actions proposed in the EABC. The regional ministry is also the leader region of the S3P Partnership on Traceability and Big Data in the agrifood value chain in which regional node participate CTA and IFAPA. Also, CTA is a multisectoral innovation cluster that covers biotech and agri-food areas and that promotes technology transfer from academia to the private sector.
Feedstocks
Mainly agri-food sector related feedstocks. The most important tree crop are olives. Fruits and vegetable production predominate in the area (tomato, cucumber). There are extensive vineyards and also citrus and berries farms. Organic farming has recently undergone rapid expansion in Andalusia, mainly for export to European markets but with increasing demand developing in Spain. Therefore, a huge amount of biomass is available in the region.
Bioeconomy related challenges
- Difficulty upgrading bioeconomy value chains
- Engaging stakeholders
- Low demand for bio-products
What ROBIN brings
- Policy monitoring, focus on value chains
- Regional dissemination & communication
Contacts
Mar Cátedra Cerón – CAPADR – [email protected]
Samir Sayadi Gmada – IFAPA – [email protected]
Marta Macías Aragonés – CTA – [email protected]
