2.1 Definition of bioeconomy in Finland

Some clarifications were made to the definition set out in the 2014 strategy:

DEFINITION OF BIOECONOMY

In Finland, bioeconomy refers to an economy that relies on renewable, biological natural resources in a resource-efficient manner to produce food, energy, products and services.

The most important renewable, biological resources in Finland are the biomass, i.e. the organic matter, in the forests, soil, fields, water systems and the sea, and fresh water. These are used as raw materials and derivates.

Ecosystem services are part of the bioeconomy.

The bioeconomy can also include the development and production of technologies, applications and services based on the sustainable exploitation of natural resources.

2. Vision and strategic objectives

2.2 Vision

The Finnish Bioeconomy Strategy 1. Premises for the update ›

1.1 Changes in the operating environment ›1.2 Review of the bioeconomy ›1.3 Bioeconomy interfaces with other strategies ›1.4 Holistic sustainability and equity of the bioeconomy ›1.5 Education and competence ›1.6 Environmental health and occupational safety in the bioeconomy ›

2. Vision and strategic objectives ›

2.1 Definition of bioeconomy in Finland ›2.2 Vision ›2.3 Objectives ›2.4 Strategic focus areas ›

3. Measures ›

3.1 Higher value added from the bioeconomy ›3.2 Strong competence and technology base ›3.3 Competitive operating environment ›3.4 Usability and sustainability of bioresources and other ecosystem services ›3.5 Increasing value added in different sectors ›

4. Monitoring ›

4.1 Management of strategy implementation ›4.2 Monitoring of the strategy and measures ›

5. Appendices ›References ›

Interfaces with other strategies ›