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Birgir Örn Smárason
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birgir@matis.is
Snæfellsnes Bioeconomy Analysis - The Impact of Innovation and Discoveries / Bioeconomy Assessment - The Impact of Innovation and Discoveries
The aim of the project is to strengthen the knowledge base of ecological development and thereby promote better utilization of raw materials from the ecosystem in and around Snæfellsnes with increased sustainable value creation, especially in terms of nutrients and the need to feed fish, as a guideline. The project was carried out with the support of the municipalities of Snæfellsnes, Snæfellsbær, Grundafjarðarbær and Stykkishólmsbær. The project was divided into four sections. The results of the study indicate, among other things, that the most important criteria for entrepreneurs' utilization of natural resources come from knowledge of the environment, the impact of their location, knowledge of specific areas and their possibilities, as well as the knowledge of the entrepreneur in question. The motivation is the result of external factors such as value creation, product development, passion for clean production and less waste, as well as an interest in sustainable, organic production. Regulations prove to be both an incentive and an obstacle for entrepreneurs, as they are well implemented and strictly work well, while others that are not as well thought out stand in the way of sustainable action. Funds and grants do not play a major role in exploiting opportunities, however, entrepreneurs rely on their own capital, they develop their products slowly and utilize resources from previous production and development.
The aim of the project is to strengthen the knowledge base of ecological development and thereby support the improved utilization of raw materials in and around Snæfellsnes with increased sustainable value creation, especially regarding nutrients and feeding farmed fish as a guiding principle. The project was carried out with the support of the municipalities in Snæfellsnes, Snæfellsbær, Grundafjörður and Stykkishólmsbær. The project was described and separated into four work packages. The results of this research indicate, among other things, that the most important prerequisites for the use of natural resources by entrepreneurs are the knowledge of the environment, the effects of their location, the knowledge on specific areas and their possibilities, as well as the skills of the relevant entrepreneur. The motivation is the result of external factors such as value creation, product development, passion for cleaner production and less waste, along with an interest in sustainable organic production. Regulations are both incentives and obstacles to entrepreneurs, where the well-executed and strict regulations work well but others that are less well-founded stand in the way of sustainable operations. Funds and grants do not play a major role in the utilization of opportunities, on the other hand, the entrepreneurs trust on their own financial resources, they slowly develop their products and make use of resources from previous production and development.