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European forest industry agrees on bioeconomy research agenda

The European forest industry agrees on the 10 most important research goals by 2030. The routes to achieve these goals are described in a strategic research agenda – SIRA 2030 – which is launched today during the FTP Conference 2019 in Finland. The agenda is an important contribution to the EU's upcoming major research initiative Horizon Europe.

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EU climate law: "Material substitution as important as sinks"

Anna Holmberg and Mårten Larsson explain why they welcome the climate law and how emphasis on phasing out fossil resources is vital.

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Broader view of transition needed in European Green Deal

The Commission needs to see the bigger picture when it comes to the vital contribution that the forest and forest products make.

Forest industry plays a key role for biodiversity

Carina Håkansson attends the International Conference on Forest for Biodiversity and Climate in Brussels organized by DG Environment.

Wood Be Better network: Forests are much more than just a carbon sink

At its first meeting on 29 January the focus was on the role of forestry and forest products in the transition to a climate neutral economy.

European forest industry agrees on bioeconomy research agenda

The European forest industry agrees on the 10 most important research goals by 2030. The routes to achieve these goals are described in a strategic...

Swedish forestry sector's climate contribution

Based on figures from 2017, a new report shows the total climate effect of the forest and products from the forest.

Well-attended Open House at Swedish Forest Industries' Brussels office

On October 1, the Swedish Forest Industries office in Brussels held a well-visited Open House.

Bioeconomy input to Horizon Europe

Bioeconomy, forestry and forest-based products need to be explicitly included in coming EU calls for research funding.

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Swedish Forest Industries opens Brussels office

The EU is important to the Swedish forest industry, as is Brussels as a political centre. Swedish Forest Industries is now opening an office...

Carina Håkansson elected FAO-ACFSI Chairperson

Carina Håkansson, Director General of Swedish Forest Industries Federation, has been elected Chairperson of ACSFI, an advisory body for FAO's...

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