This JRC report presents the goals and approach of the Integrated Bioeconomy Land Use Assessment (IBLUA) project, which aims to support better discussions about the future of the bioeconomy in the European Union. The project uses scientific tools to understand how land and biomass are currently used and how these practices might change to become more sustainable. It brings together diverse perspectives and uses, both data and quantitative storytelling, to examine future scenarios.

On 14 May, the European Commission launched the call for evidence for the upcoming Biotech Act. The Biotech Act aims to accelerate the transition of biotech products from laboratory to factory and to the market, while maintaining the highest safety standards for the protection of the population and the environment. Contributions are welcome by 11 June 2025.

This UNECE report explores how forest-based industries can support a sustainable and circular bioeconomy. It notes both opportunities and risks in the transition, emphasising the need for strong policies, innovation and partnerships. The report also addresses rising demand for renewable forest materials and the shift away from fossil fuels and single-use plastics.

Produced by the European Environment Agency (EEA) and Eionet, this foresight report explores how Europe’s food, energy, mobility and built environment systems could transform by 2050. It uses four imagined futures to identify cross-cutting solutions and highlight the need for stronger societal capacities to achieve sustainability. The bioeconomy plays a key role in one of these imaginaries, ‘The great decoupling’, where innovative companies take advantage of technological breakthroughs to enable the decoupling of gross domestic product growth from adverse environmental impacts.

The EU4Algae Project Database consolidates EU-funded algae research from programmes like Horizon and LIFE. With detailed tags and broad search criteria, it helps users explore past and current projects, compare efforts and identify future research needs in the algae sector.

The European Commission has introduced simplification measures to support the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which enters into application at the end of 2025. These include updated guidance documents and FAQs aimed at reducing administrative burdens and streamlined due diligence processes. In parallel, the Commission launched a public consultation on a Delegated Act and is finalising a country benchmarking system. Extensive stakeholder engagement underlines the Commission's commitment to a fair, effective and harmonised rollout of the EUDR.

The Commission has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the benefits of EU aquaculture - the farming of fish, shellfish and algae - through videos and educational content. Developed in collaboration with Member States and the Aquaculture Advisory Council, the campaign aims to improve the understanding and support for aquaculture within the EU.