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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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This Japanese temple is living proof that wood is an excellent building material in quake prone areas.

Shake don't break

Lightweight and durable, wood is an excellent building material for earthquake prone areas. Wood weighs about a third of concrete, and the lighter...

Circular bio-economy supports growth and mitigates climate change impact

A European strategy for bio-economy should take the structural differences of different member states into account while also promoting and reinforcing...

Seminar: Bioeconomy for sustainable living

Hosted by the Permanent Representation of Sweden to the EU, the Swedish Forest Industries Federation organizes a seminar for the launch of the...

A victory for the climate, the bioeconomy and sustainable forestry

The Parliament acknowledges the importance of sustainable forestry and the role that bioenergy has to play in addressing climate change.

A brighter tomorrow for renewable energy in EU

The European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) has defined its view on how the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II)...

Pellets

Directive puts a spanner in the works for bioenergy

According to the Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) there are both pros and cons for the development of the bio-based economy in the...

Mårten Larsson

Clarification on forestry in Sweden

In the report “Wiping away the Boreal” from September 27th, Greenpeace is criticizing boreal forest management in Sweden. We would like to clarify...

Grön jordglob

14 European industry studies demonstrate how to reduce emissions

Two Swedish projects are included in the newly published website by CEPI “To our Roots & Beyond: Reducing Emissions for the 2050 Society” focusing...

The future in a bottle

Imagine if a biodegradable bottle could replace all the glass and plastic bottles that litter our environment. Well, this could be a reality...

Tallskog underifrån

Short-term views on forest climate benefits is a mistake

The Commission’s land-use proposal risks being a step backwards in transitioning to a fossil fuel-free economy.

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