An ambitious bioeconomy strategy for Europe is needed: interview with Marc Palahi in IL BIOECONOMISTA

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“An ambitious bioeconomy strategy for Europe is needed. A strategy that coordinates the significant policy instruments relevant for it, including research and education, public procurement, infrastructure planning and development, and creates incentives for investors and businesses to lead the change towards a bio-based economy”. Marc Palahi, director of the European Forest Institute (EFI) talks to Il Bioeconomista. In this exclusive interview, he talks about the bioeconomy and the circular economy, Brexit and Donald Trump, the role of mass media, and much more. He also launches the second edition of the EU Bioeconomy Investment Summit, which will be held on 14 December in Helsinki (Finland).

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