Shaping Bioeconomy Strategies in Europe: The Role of Civil Society

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This study takes a closer look at the role of civil society in the development and implementation of bioeconomy strategies in the EU, Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Italy, France and the Netherlands. While the bio-based industry is well organized and well-funded, civil society involvement in drafting and implementing bioeconomy strategies at EU or member state level has up to now remained limited.