Task 42 provides an international platform for collaboration and information exchange between industry, SMEs, GOs, NGOs, RTOs and universities concerning biorefinery research, development, demonstration and policy analysis. This includes the development of networks, dissemination of information, and provision of science-based technology analysis, as well as support and advice to policy makers, involvement of industry, and encouragement of membership by countries with a strong biorefinery infrastructure and appropriate policies. Gaps and barriers to deployment will be addressed to successfully promote sustainable biorefinery systems market implementation.
News and Highlights
Recording available of Mission Innovation Integrated Biorefineries Webinar
In 2022, the Integrated Biorefineries Mission presented its roadmap, which defined key actions such as organizing workshops and webinars on the topic of integrated biorefineries. The inaugural webinar, held on 1 June 2023, was hosted by the Dutch Ministry of Economic...
Isabella De Bari appointed General Chair of the EUBCE 2023 conference
Recently Isabella De Bari has been elected General Chair of the EUBCE 2023 conference. For more than 10 years she has acted as the Italian delegate in the IEA bioenergy Task 42 on biorefineries in the circular bioeconomy. Task 42 congratulates her on this appointment....
Recent Events
Italian Bioeconomy Day 2023
The fifth edition of the National Bioeconomy Day is celebrated on Thursday 25 May 2023. The Bioeconomy Day involves the organization of numerous events, initiatives and on-site and online demonstrations throughout the national territory, an important opportunity to...
CBPM Symposium 2022
Save the Date - CBPM Symposium 2022 After 2 year of Covid-restrictions we are very pleased to announce that the 9th Circular Biobased Performance Materials Symposium will take place in Wageningen, the Netherlands, on Thursday 16 June 2022. Please save the date in your...
Latest Publications and Reports
Italy country report November 2023
Italy country report November 2023 Giuliano et al - 2023 - IEA 42 Italy country report
Ireland country report July 2023
Ireland country report July 2023 Syron et al - 2023 - IEA 42 Ireland country
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