Nordic Bioeconomy 25 Cases For Sustainable Change

Author : Nordic Council of Ministers, Nordic Council of Ministers Secretariat
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789289347754

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Nordic Bioeconomy – 25 cases for sustainable change by Nordic Council of Ministers, Nordic Council of Ministers Secretariat Pdf

The bioeconomy consists of the management of renewable biological resources and their conversion into food, livestock feed, bio-based products and bioenergy via innovative and efficient technologies. It involves tackling major challenges, both now and in the future. These include the sustainable production of sufficient nutritious and safe food for our growing population, developing new and more environmentally friendly sources of energy, and combating global warming, which can have serious consequences both on land and in the oceans. In 2015, the Nordic Bioeconomy Panel was established with the mandate to develop a proposal on a joint Nordic bioeconomy strategy designed to stimulate innovation and support a sustainable transition in the Nordic bioeconomy. As a stepping-stone towards the strategy, the Nordic Council of Ministers and the Nordic Bioeconomy Panel have collaborated with the Danish think-tank Sustainia (Monday Morning) on collecting and categorizing 25 Nordic cases on the ‘new’ Nordic bioeconomy. This catalogue presents a selection of the many excellent cases that deserve attention but the selected cases seek to illustrate the diverse bioeconomy activities in the Nordic countries. We hope that they will inspire you and enhance your understanding of the bioeconomy, its importance and its potential.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 29 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789289356633

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Nordic Bioeconomy Programme by Anonim Pdf

The Nordic Bioeconomy Programme presented in this document combines environmental, social and economic ambitions for a more sustainable Region. The bioeconomy is of fundamental importance to the national economies of the Nordic countries, and especially important for rural development in large parts of the Region. The programme aims to create new industries and value chains and to facilitate and guide the transition of bio-based industries into technology advanced industries, and to optimise the production and value creation of biomass. The programme sets out a vision for the Nordic bioeconomy based on four pillars: - competitive bio-based industries - sustainable resource management - resilient and diverse ecosystems - inclusive economic development To reach this vision, the programme defines 15 action points under three thematic areas: Innovate – Accelerate – Network. The focus is on development of new policies on regional, national and Nordic level, for increased funding, better education, labelling and certificates, bioeconomy clusters and several other areas. The programme also contains an appendix with sustainability principles that can be seen as a step towards developing common ground and good practices for a sustainable bioeconomy in the Nordic Region.

Author : Karen Refsgaard,Jukka Teräs,Michael Kull,Geir Oddsson,Torfi Jóhannesson,Iryna Kristensen
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789289354431

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The Rapidly Developing Nordic Bioeconomy by Karen Refsgaard,Jukka Teräs,Michael Kull,Geir Oddsson,Torfi Jóhannesson,Iryna Kristensen Pdf

The Rapidly Developing Nordic Bioeconomy is a reprint of the Nordic Council of Ministers’ State of the Nordic Region 2018. The new bioeconomy, and the general shift from a fossil-based to a bio-based economy, is an area with vast potential for the entire Nordic Region, although it is more relevant to some geographical areas than to others. The publication maps the scale and distribution of bio-based industries, such as forestry, fisheries, aquaculture and biogas production and contains informative and concise description of the Nordic Bioeconomy.

Author : Sigrún Elsa Smáradóttir,Lilja Magnúsdóttir,Birgir Örn Smárason,Gunnar Þórðarson,Birgit Johannessen,Elísabet Kemp Stefánsdóttir,Birgitte Jacobsen,Unn Laksá,Hrönn Ólína Jörundsdóttir,Svein Ø. Solberg,Rólvur Djurhuus,Sofie Erbs-Maibing,Bryndís Björnsdóttir,Ragnhildur Gunnarsdóttir,Kjartan Hoydal,Guðmundur Óli Hreggviðsson,Guðmundur Bjarki Ingvarsson,Amalie Jessen,Hörður G. Kristinsson,Daði Már Kristófersson,Nette Levermann,Nuka Møller Lund,Josephine Nymand,Ólafur Reykdal,Janus Vang,Helge Paulsen,Sveinn Margeirsson
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789289339186

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Future Opportunities for Bioeconomy by Sigrún Elsa Smáradóttir,Lilja Magnúsdóttir,Birgir Örn Smárason,Gunnar Þórðarson,Birgit Johannessen,Elísabet Kemp Stefánsdóttir,Birgitte Jacobsen,Unn Laksá,Hrönn Ólína Jörundsdóttir,Svein Ø. Solberg,Rólvur Djurhuus,Sofie Erbs-Maibing,Bryndís Björnsdóttir,Ragnhildur Gunnarsdóttir,Kjartan Hoydal,Guðmundur Óli Hreggviðsson,Guðmundur Bjarki Ingvarsson,Amalie Jessen,Hörður G. Kristinsson,Daði Már Kristófersson,Nette Levermann,Nuka Møller Lund,Josephine Nymand,Ólafur Reykdal,Janus Vang,Helge Paulsen,Sveinn Margeirsson Pdf

This final report provides an overview of bioresources in the West Nordic region focusing on Iceland, the Faroe Islands and Greenland, their utilisation and future opportunities based on green growth. The report provides good basis for strategic identification of beneficial projects in the region. Based on the results, a specific action plan has been formed consisting of four main actions; 1. Create a West Nordic Bioeconomy panel, 2. Establish an interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence (CoE) for the West Nordic region, 3. Arctic bioeconomy II – Project focusing on opportunities in biotechnology and 4. Program focusing on “The Blue Bioeconomy”.

Author : Alexander Wentzel,Bryndís Björnsdóttir,Janus Vang,Lene Lange,Miia Mäkelä,Kristiina Hildén,Asbjørn Brandt,Guðmundur Óli Hreggviðsson,Jane Lindedam,Amalie Jessen,Eva Nordberg Karlsson,Birgitte Jacobsen,Sigrún Elsa Smáradóttir
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789289344258

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Development of the Nordic Bioeconomy by Alexander Wentzel,Bryndís Björnsdóttir,Janus Vang,Lene Lange,Miia Mäkelä,Kristiina Hildén,Asbjørn Brandt,Guðmundur Óli Hreggviðsson,Jane Lindedam,Amalie Jessen,Eva Nordberg Karlsson,Birgitte Jacobsen,Sigrún Elsa Smáradóttir Pdf

In 2014 NCM initiated a new project:?Test centers for green energy solutions? Biorefineries and Business needs? to strengthen Nordic bioeconomy by identifying potentials, obstacles, needs and opportunities. The Nordic bioeconomy has a unique profile: Upgrade of many types of residues also to higher value products; good collaboration between private and public sector; R & D efforts in all Nordic countries. However, shortcomings were also identified: few activities across Nordic countries beyond designated Nordic programs; too few upscaling facilities; need for improved framework conditions (within regulatory and market stimulus) for biobased products. This report is part of the Nordic Prime Ministers' green growth initiative:?The Nordic Region? leading in green growth? - read more in the web magazine?Green Growth the Nordic Way? at www.nordicway.org or at www.norden.org/greengrowth.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9289356626

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Nordic Bioeconomy Programme by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anders Vestergaard Jensen,Nic Craig
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 77 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789289360715

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Wood in Construction - 25 cases of Nordic Good Practice by Anders Vestergaard Jensen,Nic Craig Pdf

Building with wood has an untapped potential to transform the construction industry and create the next generation of low-carbon and healthy buildings. The Nordics, with an abundance of sustainably managed forest resources and a long history of building in wood, are well placed to lead in this construction revolution. Across the wood in construction value chain, from forestry and processing, through production and design, to construction and decommission, the Nordic region is innovating to build bigger and more sustainably with wood than ever before. This publication features 25 Nordic cases from across the value chain working with wood in exciting and innovative ways. These projects demonstrate the benefits and drivers for building with wood, and provide inspiration for architects, land managers, city planners, designers, suppliers and many more. The 25 cases point to five trends within Nordic wood in construction that paint a picture of where the industry is headed: 1) multifunctionality; 2) saving time and costs; 3) investing in scalability; 4) pushing the boundaries; and 5) circular design. The team behind this report – the Nordic Wood in Construction Secretariat – is an initiative commissioned by the Nordic Council of Ministers and the Swedish Government, and hosted by EIT Climate-KIC. The secretariat’s aim is to support and accelerate the use of wood in Nordic construction through a portfolio of projects, fostering greater dialogue, knowledge-sharing and collaboration between stakeholders from the private sector, public sector, and academia.

Author : Nordic Council of Ministers Secretariat
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789289366144

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Ten trends for the sustainable bioeconomy in Nordic Arctic and Baltic Sea Region by Nordic Council of Ministers Secretariat Pdf

Available online: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:norden:org:diva-6155 This report highlights key trends in 14 countries that policy-makers should be aware of in their work on the bioeconomy as a means to achieve our common goals for the planet and our responsibilities to each other. Of the ten trends, five are specifically part of the bioeconomy and show us some of the most prominent ways in which it develops. The other five are macrotrends – more overall societal or technological trends that influence the development of the bioeconomy. To provide context for these trends, the report analyses a number of conditions that support the bioeconomy, as well as the expected impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Author : Gíslason, Stefán ,Bragadóttir, Hrafnhildur
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789289349703

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The Nordic Bioeconomy Initiative, NordBio by Gíslason, Stefán ,Bragadóttir, Hrafnhildur Pdf

The Nordic Bioeconomy Initiative, NordBio, was a cooperation program launched under Iceland’s presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2014, with the aim to accelerate the development of a sustainable bioeconomy in the Nordic countries, and to enhance Nordic influence on European and global bioeconomy policies. The NordBio program was based on cross-sectoral cooperation with the involvement of five Nordic Councils of Ministers and three governmental ministries in Iceland. One important result of this cooperation was the establishment of a Nordic Bioeconomy Panel, tasked with developing a common Nordic bioeconomy strategy, expected to be finalised before the end of 2017. This report is the final report of the NordBio program. It contains a summary of the main outcomes of the program, including its projects, the Nordic Bioeconomy Panel, and the closing conference of the program.

Author : Lange, Lene,Hreggviðsson, Guðmundur Óli,Björnsdóttir, Bryndís,Brandt, Asbjørn,Hildén, Kristiina,Jacobsen, Birgitte,Jessen, Amalie,Karlsson, Eva Nordberg,Lindedam, Jane,Mäkelä, Miia,Smáradóttir, Sigrún Elsa,Vang, Janus,Wentzel, Alexander
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789289344265

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Development of the Nordic Bioeconomy by Lange, Lene,Hreggviðsson, Guðmundur Óli,Björnsdóttir, Bryndís,Brandt, Asbjørn,Hildén, Kristiina,Jacobsen, Birgitte,Jessen, Amalie,Karlsson, Eva Nordberg,Lindedam, Jane,Mäkelä, Miia,Smáradóttir, Sigrún Elsa,Vang, Janus,Wentzel, Alexander Pdf

In 2014 NCM initiated a new project: “Test centers for green energy solutions – Biorefineries and Business needs” to strengthen Nordic bioeconomy by identifying potentials, obstacles, needs and opportunities. The Nordic bioeconomy has a unique profile: Upgrade of many types of residues also to higher value products; good collaboration between private and public sector; R&D efforts in all Nordic countries. However, shortcomings were also identified: few activities across Nordic countries beyond designated Nordic programs; too few upscaling facilities; need for improved framework conditions (within regulatory and market stimulus) for biobased products. This report is part of the Nordic Prime Ministers' green growth initiative: “The Nordic Region – leading in green growth” - read more in the web magazine “Green Growth the Nordic Way” at www.nordicway.org or at www.norden.org/greengrowth

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789289353380

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Arctic Business Analysis: Bioeconomy by Anonim Pdf

In 2016, the Nordic Cooperation Ministers decided to put more emphasis on economic development in the Arctic within the Arctic Cooperation Program of the Nordic Council of Ministers. The Nordic Council of Ministers partnered up with the Arctic Economic Council in carrying out an Arctic Business Analysis. The aim was to qualify knowledge on the business environment in the Nordic Arctic and how to take the business environment to a next level. The analysis covers 1) Entrepreneurship and Innovations; 2) Public- Private Partnerships & Business Cooperation; 3) Bio-economy, and 4) Creative and Cultural Industries. The general findings of the analysis are: → a need for an increased collection and dissemination of Arctic specific data; → a need for strengthened cross-border business collaboration between regions and actors in the Arctic; and → a need for a positive branding of the Arctic as an attractive and sustainable market for investments and economic development.

Author : Udaya Sekhar Nagothu
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000047592

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The Bioeconomy Approach by Udaya Sekhar Nagothu Pdf

This book examines the bioeconomy concept, analysing the opportunities it can generate, the constraints and the potential benefits for society. The main objective of bioeconomy is to promote economic development, by creating jobs and enhancing the sustainable utilization of bio-resources. A primary driver of bioeconomy strategy, therefore, is the need to respond to the growing population's food and economic requirements. While today research and literature related to bioeconomy are limited, this book presents a unique collection of perspectives on the complex dimensions of the bioeconomy debate. Drawing on the experiences from Europe, Asia and Africa, it presents an international overview. The chapters address a wide range of issues, including coastal-land interactions, ecosystem services, food production, rural development, agriculture, forest management and bioenergy. As a whole, the volume outlines what role bioeconomy can play in contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) without compromising on the ecological sustainability and equitable distribution of benefits. The book concludes by providing recommendations for developing bioeconomy in respective sectors (agriculture, forestry, fisheries, renewable energy) and directions for planning future bioeconomy programmes and strategies. The Bioeconomy Approach will be of great interest to students and scholars of ecological economics, development economics and environmental economics, as well as policy-makers and practitioners involved in sustainable development.

Author : Matteo Vittuari,John Devlin,Marco Pagani,Thomas G. Johnson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 733 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780429950803

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The Routledge Handbook of Comparative Rural Policy by Matteo Vittuari,John Devlin,Marco Pagani,Thomas G. Johnson Pdf

This volume represents the result of almost two decades of trans-Atlantic collaborative development of a policy research paradigm, the International Comparative Rural Policy Studies program. Over this period dozens of scientists from different disciplines but with a common interest in rural issues and policy have collaboratively studied the policies in North America, Europe, and other parts of the world. A core element of the book is the idea and practice of comparative research and analysis – what can be learned from comparisons, how and why policies vary in different contexts, and what lessons might or might not be “transferable” across borders. It provides skills for the use of comparative methods as important tools to analyze the functioning of strategies and specific policy interventions in different contexts and a holistic approach for the management of resources in rural regions. It promotes innovation as a tool to valorize endogenous resources and empower local communities and offers case studies of rural policy in specific contexts. The book largely adopts a territorial approach to rural policy. This means the book is more interested in rural regions, their people and economies, and in the policies that affect them, than in rural sectors, and sectoral policies per se. The audience of the book is by definition international and includes students attending courses in agricultural and rural policy, rural and regional studies, and natural resource management; lecturers seeking course material and case studies to present to their students in any of the courses listed above; professionals working in the field of rural policy; policy-makers and civil servants at different levels seeking tools to better understand rural policy both at the local and global scale and to better recognize and comprehend how to transfer best practices.

Author : Jokinen, Johanna,Nilsson, Kjell,Karlsdóttir, Anna,Heleniak, Timothy,Kull, Michael,Stjernberg, Mats,Borges, Luciane Aguiar,Norlén, Gustaf,Randall, Linda,Grunfelder, Julien,Teräs, Jukka,Meijer, Mari Wøien,Refsgaard, Karen,Slätmo, Elin,Lundgren, Anna,Cuadrado, Alex,Weber, Ryan,Gassen, Nora Sánchez
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789289364614

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State of the Nordic Region 2020 by Jokinen, Johanna,Nilsson, Kjell,Karlsdóttir, Anna,Heleniak, Timothy,Kull, Michael,Stjernberg, Mats,Borges, Luciane Aguiar,Norlén, Gustaf,Randall, Linda,Grunfelder, Julien,Teräs, Jukka,Meijer, Mari Wøien,Refsgaard, Karen,Slätmo, Elin,Lundgren, Anna,Cuadrado, Alex,Weber, Ryan,Gassen, Nora Sánchez Pdf

Available online: https://pub.norden.org/nord2020-001/ Abstract [en] State of the Nordic Region 2020 gives you a unique look behind the scenes of the world’s most integrated region, comprised of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, along with the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Åland. The report presents a series of facts and figures showing the current state of play within core socioeconomic sectors, including demography, labour market and economy. In addition, you can read about wellbeing and energy pathways towards a carbon neutral Nordic Region. State of the Nordic Region 2020 is published by the Nordic Council of Ministers and produced by Nordregio, an international research center for regional development and planning established by the Nordic Council of Ministers.

Author : Gisele M. Arruda,Lara Johannsdottir
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000424799

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Corporate Social Responsibility in the Arctic by Gisele M. Arruda,Lara Johannsdottir Pdf

Corporate Social Responsibility in the Arctic considers the new trends and frontiers of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) studies that are shaping the future of global business strategy and ethics. This book systematically approaches the CSR framework of internal and external factors and their impact on the social responsibility of businesses within the sensitive environment of the Arctic. It presents traditional and contemporary models of CSR through case studies of the eight Arctic nations and explores the debates concerning social responsibility and ethical dilemmas related to social and environmental aspects of business operations, society, and ecosystems. Arruda and Johannsdottir also review approaches for engaging stakeholders in social responsibility, socio-environmental standards, and sustainability, according to frameworks like the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the UN Global Compact, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the Global Reporting Initiative, but also according to the new CSR strategy in the Arctic based on circular economy, blue economy, smart specialization, knowledge-intensive entrepreneurship, and new parameters of education. Overall, this book examines the ways in which the changing climate and rich natural resources of the Arctic provide unique opportunities and challenges for businesses and societies. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of CSR, sustainable business, and business ethics.