An open presentation meeting is called where the NordBio program and its projects will be presented, but the Nordic Bioeconomy (NordBio) is a priority in the Icelandic Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers. NordBio's goal is to make the Nordic region a leader in sustainable production and use of living resources in order to reduce waste and promote innovation, a green economy and rural development.
The NordBio program brings together a broad group of Nordic experts who join forces and work on projects that promote the sustainable use of living natural resources. The plan covers three years (2014-2016).
When
Tuesday, March 3, at 13-16.
Where
The Nordic House, Sturlugata 5, 101 Reykjavík.
No entrance fee and everyone is welcome.
Agenda:
- Meeting minutes | Eygló Harðardóttir, Iceland's Minister for Co-operation in the Nordic Council of Ministers.
- The bioeconomy - the basis of sustainable development | Daði Már Kristófersson, Associate Professor of Natural Resource Economics at the University of Iceland.
- The NordBio program | Halldór Runólfsson, Chairman of the Icelandic Project Board of NordBio.
- WoodBio. The role of wood biomass in the Nordic bioeconomy | Ólafur Eggertsson, State Forestry.
- Innovation in the bioeconomy. Opportunities for product development and value creation | Sigrún Elsa Smáradóttir, Matís.
- Marina. Increased use of environmentally friendly energy at sea | Ágústa S. Loftsdóttir, National Energy Authority.
- Ermond. Reservation against natural disasters | Guðmundur Halldórsson, Landgræðsla ríkisins.
- Biophilia. Creativity as a teaching method Björk Óttarsdóttir, Ministry of Education and Culture.
- The Nordic Region's living resources: sustainability goals | Brynhildur Davíðsdóttir, University of Iceland.
- Organic waste for innovation | Guðrún Lilja Kristinsdóttir, Environment Agency.
- Opportunities related to the bioeconomy in selected regions | Sigríður Kristjánsdóttir, Iceland Innovation Center.
- Sustainable protein production | Torfi Jóhannesson, Ministry of Industry and Innovation.
- Inquiries and discussions.
There will be a coffee break at 14.30.
Moderator
Danfríður Skarphéðinsdóttir, Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources.
More about NordBio at www.norden.org and on Facebook page of the meeting.