Presentation of opportunities for wood processing industry in the circular economy: lecture at the 8th development day of the forest-timber sector, DOM Fair, GR Ljubljana, 5 March 2020.
B.04 Guest lecture
COBISS.SI-ID: 17604355Although highly varied in their natural endowments, historical context, structural conditions and corresponding development pathways, bioeconomy sectors in Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs) are characterised also by some common challenges. In addition , there are two additional facts that stand out in relation with the challenges of the CEECs in the transition from linear, fossil-based economy to circular bioeconomy: (i) the strong dependency of the region from fossil-based resources for energy production, and many related jobs and (ii) the role agriculture plays in rural areas and as an economic and social buffer. These two facts should be taken into account in policy planning. CEE countries are also at different stages of preparation of their respective national bioeconomy strategies, with formaly adopted bioeconomy strategy in one country (Latvia), and five more with national strategies in development (Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Lithuania). Existence of national bioeconomy strategies reflects public consensus and long-term political commitment, but remains futile if not supported by corresponding instruments and measures.
B.03 Paper at an international scientific conference
COBISS.SI-ID: 31134723Presentation of a paper on the state and possibilities of improving the circular use of forest wood biomass in Slovenia at an international scientific conference entitled 'Renewable resources for a sustainable and healthy future'.
B.03 Paper at an international scientific conference
COBISS.SI-ID: 29010691