On Thursday, May 1st, the webinar “Unlocking Ireland’s Bioeconomy Potential: Policy Insights and Practical Tools for Regional Development”, will be held online. This engaging and informative event brings together ROBIN, ShapingBIO, the Southern Regional Assembly, and Munster Technological University to explore and discuss key topics, including:
- Bioeconomy governance in Ireland
- Best practices from EU regions to guide local initiatives
- Tools for identifying bioeconomy opportunities
- Strategies for aligning regional development plans with Ireland’s National Planning Framework.
As part of their commitment to advancing the bioeconomy, ROBIN and ShapingBIO, are proud to contribute to this engaging webinar. Both of them aim to share valuable insights and findings from their projects, enriching the discussion with practical knowledge and real-world examples. Specifically, the session will address key aspects of bioeconomy governance and policymaking, with a special focus on how these frameworks are evolving in light of the revised National Planning Framework and the Bioeconomy Action Plan. The initiative provides a platform for fostering in-depth discussions on how these strategic elements can drive regional development and innovation in the bioeconomy sector across Ireland and beyond.