This year's Bioeconomy Ireland Week has commenced and will run until 20 October.

The week was launched by Minister of State Ossian Smyth, with responsibility for Communications and Circular Economy at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications and is the largest thus far with over 30 individual events scheduled, building on successful weeks over the last five years.

Bioeconomy preserves nature and uses renewable biological resources from agriculture, forestry, marine and the organic waste system to produce food, feed, biobased materials, chemicals and energy, while reducing waste.

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"Moving to a circular bioeconomy offers a sustainable alternative to the current model and Ireland is fully committed to making this transition," said Minister Smyth.

"Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2024 is an essential activity in raising awareness and knowledge of the bioeconomy. Building a circular bioeconomy can mitigate climate change, enhance resilience, protect biodiversity and improve water and air quality, all while fostering rural development and a just transition."

The week's events are coordinated by the Irish Bioeconomy Network, which is led by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications and the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, and will showcase the positive contribution Ireland's bioeconomy makes to daily lives, with the theme of this year’s Bioeconomy Ireland Week as 'Demonstrating Biobased Solutions for a Greener Ireland'.

Planned events cover a range of topics such as demonstrating bio-based solutions and finding funding for a circular bioeconomy, marine and the blue bioeconomy, rural communities and youth involvement.

For full details on events taking place around Ireland visit the Irish Bioeconomy website.