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China and the EU strengthen cooperation to improve water security

Fish and watersNews

Today, on 21 September 2017, China, the European Commission and several EU Member States signed a Declaration…

China-Europe water cooperation built in Turku – Ministers from several countries will be present

Fish and watersNews

On 21–22 September 2017, a high-level political conference on water cooperation between China and the EU will…

First medium-term climate change plan under the Finnish Climate Change Act completed

BioeconomyNews

On Thursday 14 September 2017, the Finnish Government adopted the medium-term climate change plan to 2030. The plan&…

Publication: Finland is a forerunner in new bioeconomy innovations

Wood and forestNews

The publication “Wood-Based Bioeconomy Solving Global Challenges”, written by top experts from companies, research institutes…

Publication: Wood-Based Bioeconomy Solving Global Challenges

Wood and forestCase
Wood based bioeconomy solving global challenges.

The publication “Wood-Based Bioeconomy Solving Global Challenges”, written by top experts from companies, research institutes…

China-Europe water cooperation built in Turku in September

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In September 2017 a high-level political conference on water cooperation will be organised in Turku, Helsinki.…

Minister Kimmo Tiilikainen – Finland and LULUCF

Wood and forestVideo

Finland is dedicated to reducing it’s emissions to reach the EU goals. Our carbon…

The biodegradable Sulapac® material aims to challenge plastic

Wood and forestCase
Round soap case.

The Sulapac® innovation, developed by Finns Suvi Haimi and Laura Kyllönen, combines wood and Nordic…

Making of Tomorrow shows the way to the bioeconomy of the future

BioeconomyBlog
Man pointing a biopackage to a girl in a food store. Picture from video.

31.3.2017 VTT is making noise in the bioeconomy sector with its extensive Making of Tomorrow campaign.…

BIC General Assembly: Growing Membership Deepens Bioeconomy Cooperation

BioeconomyNews

At 2017 General Assembly, on February 15th, the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) welcomed 16* new Full members…

VTT hosted a Hackathon to find new Bioeconomy Solutions

BioeconomyCase
Hackathon group photo.

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is exploring different ways in which to collaborate and…

Finland and Uruguay to collaborate on the bioeconomy and circular economy

BioeconomyNews

Finland and Uruguay have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the bioeconomy and…

Video: Bioeconomy in Finland

BioeconomyVideo

The Minister of Agriculture and the Environment, Mr Kimmo Tiilikainen tells about Bioeconomy in Finland. 2017,…

Nordic countries aim for growth in blue bioeconomy

Fish and watersNews

The Nordic Council of Ministers has set out common objectives for business relating to water…

The Forest Academy increases Finnish decision makers’ awareness of forests

Wood and forestCase
Forest academy participants on rocky forested hill.

The forest is Finland’s most important natural resource. To maximise the potential of this…

Phytochemicals and Global Change Congress in Joensuu, Finland

ChemistryNews

The University of Eastern Finland organises a Phytochemicals and Global Change (PGC2017) Congress next spring.…