Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2019

Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2019 placed a spotlight on Ireland’s Bioeconomy through a series of events and activities led by the Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine and the Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment. The events are in collaboration with Bioeconomy leaders including Beacon SFI Bioeconomy Research Centre, Irish Bioeconomy Foundation and the BioConnect […]

Make your own solar oven!

A workshop run by Anyone 4 Science where you can make your own Solar Oven! (Target age group is 9 - 13 year olds.)

Make your own bioplastic!

A workshop run by Anyone 4 Science where you can make your own plastic from biological materials! You will need to prepare some materials for this event but this list will be sent to you when you register. (Target age group is 9 - 15 year olds.)

Make your own freezer!

A workshop run by Anyone 4 Science where you can make your own freezer and ice cream to store inside it! You will need to prepare some materials for this event but this list will be sent to you when you register. (Suitable for all ages.)

Daily Bioeconomy Visual

As part of 'Growing the Bioeconomy together' the Irish Bioeconomy Foundation are delighted to share a series of short videos and infographics across the days of Bioeconomy week 2020. Learn more about some of the exciting developments and opportunities in the Circular Bioeconomy and connect with us on our exciting journey as we all aim […]

Daily Bioeconomy Map

What is the bioeconomy? Who are the key players? Where do the opportunities lie? And how significant is its impact across Ireland? Each day we will share a new, informative map exploring these questions. The maps will be hosted on the main page of irishbioeconomy.ie as well as add to the Map of the Month […]

Launch of Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2020

Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2020 will be launched by the following panel: Martin Heydon TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Marc Palahi, Director, European Forest Institute Kevin O’Connor, Director BiOrbic Bioeconomy SFI Research Centre The session will be moderated by Helen Carroll (Ear to the Ground). Please register here. […]

Bioeconomy Glossary

The National Rural Network has compiled a glossary to help define terms relating to the bioeconomy. This will be published on the first day of Bioeconomy Ireland week.

THREE C Interreg NWE Project Launch

The launch of the THREE C project in Ireland- The THREE C Project (Creating a Circular Carbon Economy) is a three year Interreg North West Europe funded project that is looking at the further development and introduction of economically viable value chains based on charcoal raw materials from waste biomass.

Agricultural Consultants Association Roadshow: Preparing for the next CAP

The Agricultural Consultants Association (ACA) provide farm advice to 55,000 Irish farmer clients.  They have 270 professional advisors including 11 forestry consultants with a network of 161 offices throughout Ireland.  The ACA will hold a members roadshow to help the private agricultural advisory community prepare for the next Common Agricultural Policy reform that is underway at present.  The CAP reform contains […]

The Climate Press presents: The power of collective climate action

Feeling overwhelmed about the looming threat of climate change? Tired about the inaction and indifference of political leaders? Join your neighbours, take local action against climate change. The Climate Press would like to invite you to a special, live online event with 3 very special guests: Professor Paul Chatterton (University of Leeds), Ergon Theatre Company […]

Film Launch: Biowave™ – Transforming Dairy FOGs for Sustainable Renewable Energy

Ashleigh Environmental will premiere a short animated video of their latest project: Biowave™ - Transforming Dairy FOGs for Sustainable Renewable Energy. The project will demonstrate the scaled up application of microwave and renewable energy production for the Irish and global dairy industry. Find out more here. This project has been supported by the disruptive technology […]