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Bioeconomy Policy 2016

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Biotechnology

The website of the Ministry of Industry and Innovation contains news on bioeconomic policy for Iceland. Bioeconomic policy has been under preparation for some time and there has been extensive consultation with stakeholders. This work has been led by Matís on behalf of the Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture.

The publication of the policy on the Ministry's website is part of an important consultation process and anyone wishing to address this important issue is encouraged to familiarize yourself with the draft policy and submit comments or suggestions, no later than 20 August 2016.

About bioeconomic policy

The goals of bioeconomic policy for Iceland are to support sustainable development and the development of an economy based on the utilization of living resources, across the so-called traditional industries, agriculture, fisheries and food processing. This work has sought to discuss opportunities for increased value creation within these sectors of the economy and how to support the development of new sectors in the future, how to improve utilization and reduce waste, as well as looking at the utilization of underutilized resources.

See more at website of the Ministry of Industry and Innovation.

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