Shows
Bioeconomy MattersOne Health ft. Dr. Gabrielle LaingIn this episode, Dr. Gabrielle Laing discusses the holistic concept of one health and the importance of understanding our interconnected reality.2025-07-3034 min
Bioeconomy MattersWorld Bioeconomy Forum ft. Jukka KantolaIn this episode, Jukka Kantola, founder of the World Bioeconomy Forum and Chair of the World Bioeconomy Association, discusses the process of developing these worldwide bioeconomy platforms, as well as the importance of bringing together different bioeconomy stakeholders.2025-07-1628 min
Bioeconomy Matters(Bio)Plastics in Europe ft. Dr. Werner BosmansIn this episode, Dr. Werner Bosmans, a bioengineer at the European Commission, discusses the EU plastics strategy and the single-use plastics directive, as well as the benefits these policies provide to European citizens.2025-07-0238 min
Bioeconomy MattersProtecting endangered bird species ft. Prof. Dr. Barry John McMahonIn this episode, Prof. Dr. Barry John McMahon discusses the need of protecting endangered bird species in order to sustain bioeconomy resilience."Answering the Curlew’s Call" Comic book: https://www.biobeo.eu/meet-beo/2025-06-1829 min
Bioeconomy MattersCan blockchain empower the Bioeconomy? ft. Juan IbañezIn this episode, Juan Ibañez the General Secretary of the MiCA (markets in crypto-assets) Crypto Alliance, talks on how blockchain technology and MiCA can enable sustainability solutions.2025-06-0430 min
Bioeconomy Matters(MT) Bringing Bioeconomy to Malta ft. Malta’s Prime Minister Dr. Robert AbelaHailey Ciantar, EU Bioeconomy Youth Ambassador, sits down with the Prime Minister of Malta, Robert Abela, for a focused discussion on Malta’s approach to the bioeconomy. This episode is in Maltese. 2025-05-2115 min
Bioeconomy MattersUnlocking Bamboo in the EU ft. Hans FriederichIn this episode, nature and sustainability specialist Hans Friederich covers different applications of bamboo grass and how it may develop into a European industry.Public consultation EU Bioeconomy Strategy 2025: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14555-Towards-a-circular-regenerative-and-competitive-bioeconomy_en2025-05-0723 min
Bioeconomy MattersInsuring our Bioeconomy ft. Van CarlsonIn this episode, Van Carlson discusses the necessity of risk assessment in an ever-changing environment and how the insurance sector is responding to it.More information: https://www.831b.com/ 2025-04-2424 min
Bioeconomy MattersFrom Farm to Mug (Coffee Farming) ft. Eranda BandaraIn this episode, Eranda Bandara discusses his path from farming to coffee production and his subsequent research into the value-adding of coffee leftovers.2025-04-0930 min
Bioeconomy MattersAI and Bioeconomy ft. Professor Dr. Alexiei DingliIn this episode, Professor Dr. Alexiei Dingli discusses the use of artificial intelligence in many bioeconomy areas, including agriculture, forestry, waste management, and conservation of biodiversity.2025-03-2628 min
Bioeconomy MattersThe African aerospace engineering in Bioeconomy ft. Prof. Dr. Sameer HameerIn this episode, Prof. Dr. Sameer Hameer covers aerospace engineering development in Africa, with a focus on Kenya, as well as biofuel manufacturing from waste biomass.2025-03-1219 min
Bioeconomy MattersShopping in the Carbon Market ft. Eleanor ScottIn this episode, Eleanor Scott explains how the Carbon Market works in Europe and how it fits into bioeconomy.2025-02-2624 min
Bioeconomy MattersBioeconomy in Latin America ft. Henry AlterioIn this episode, Henry Alterio discusses his experiences in the development of Latin America's bioeconomy, with an emphasis on Colombia.http://www.ecosimple.co2025-02-1232 min
Bioeconomy MattersCarne the unsustainable footprint ft. Francisco Guerreiro (Part II)In this episode, former MEP Francisco Guerreiro discusses his most recent documentary exposing the meat industry. The aim of this documentary is to educate the general public about the realities of our diet and that of a vegan diet.
Link to watch: https://www.waterbear.com/watch/carne-the-unsustainable-footprint 2025-01-2932 min
Bioeconomy MattersCarbon Plus Project ft. former MEP Francisco Guerreiro (Part I)In this episode, former MEP Francisco Guerreiro explains the motivation for his new venture in the Carbon Plus Market. He emphasises the need of involving local populations and biodiversity in carbon capture programs.2025-01-1524 min
Bioeconomy MattersBlue Bioeconomy in Europe ft. Maris StulgisIn this episode, Maris Stulgis from the EC MARE discusses the development of the blue bioeconomy in Europe and the potential of the algae industry in it.2025-01-0127 min
Bioeconomy MattersBioeconomy roadmaps ft. Marco Segovia BifariniIn this episode, Marco Segovia discusses how circular economy roadmaps are enabling a sustainable bioeconomy, as well as the importance of networking and collaboration to support system change.2024-12-1831 min
Bioeconomy MattersSustainable aviation fuel ft. Professor Dr. Bin Yang and Dr. Joshua HeyneIn this episode we can dive into the research collaboration between Professor Dr. Bin Yang and Dr. Joshua Heyne to produce sustainable aviation fuel from waste residues.2024-12-0427 min
Bioeconomy MattersHappy Birthday to Bioeconomy MattersIn this episode, Hailey Ciantar and Rita Escórcio commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Bioconomy Matters podcast by sharing some behind-the-scenes stories, experiences, and future topics and plans.2024-11-2030 min
Bioeconomy MattersDecarbonising Transport in the EU ft. Ewa PtaszyńskaIn this episode, Ewa Ptaszyńska, European Commission Deputy Head of Unit of Transport Investments, guides us through the roads of Europe. She explains the EU's targets in moving towards carbon neutrality and the decarbonisation efforts in transportation.2024-11-0627 min
Bioeconomy MattersThe parents' hat ft. Eszter SalamonIn this episode, Eszter Salamon leads us through the role of the Association Parents International in the education of children on areas linked with sustainability and bioeconomy.2024-10-2325 min
Bioeconomy Matters(ES) La biotecnología y la bioeconomía son mejores amigas ft. Jhessica Mosquera TobarEn este episodio, Jhessica Mosquera, ingeniera ambiental, comparte sus conocimientos sobre bioprocesos y biotecnología, haciendo hincapié en el vínculo entre estos elementos y la bioeconomía.In this episode, Jhessica Mosquera, an environmental engineer, shares her knowledge of bioprocesses and biotechnology, emphasizing the link between these elements and bioeconomy. This episode is in Spanish.2024-10-0917 min
Bioeconomy MattersBioeconomy Youth Vision ft. Daragh CogleyIn this episode, EU Bioeconomy Youth Ambassador Daragh Cogley guides us through the Bioeconomy Youth Vision that was drafted by the EU Bioeconomy Youth Ambassadors.
Link to the Bioeconomy Youth Vision: https://youth.europa.eu/d8/sites/default/files/inline-files/Bioeconomy%20youth%20vision_0.pdf
Link to the global survey to track youth perspectives, priorities and solutions on bioeconomy:https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=aMQ6Frir0ESB_dnbFeOvlhmWuHR4GmBIt5yI-R-lnlFUMUlHT1VYWkgzQzZWME5GQzFVNFM5WkdWRC4u&route=shorturl 2024-09-2534 min
Bioeconomy MattersThe zero waste journey ft. Gittemarie JohansenGittemarie Johansen is a public speaker, author and a zero waste expert! In this episode she shares her quest to become zero waste, offers some advice, and connects this journey to bioeconomy.2024-09-1132 min
Bioeconomy MattersThe fight against environmental crime ft. Davyth StewartIn this episode Davyth Stewart, former Unit Head of the INTERPOL Environmental Security Programme and Senior Consultant, shares his knowledge in environmental crimes and the complexity to tackle them.2024-08-2831 min
Bioeconomy MattersMeet the host Hailey CiantarHailey Ciantar is an activist who wanted to make the world a better place, so she pursued a law degree. In this episode, you can learn more about your favorite host! Contact: haileyciantar@gmail.com 2024-08-1428 min
Bioeconomy MattersCoastal engineering ft. Rob SteijnIn this episode Rob Steijn talks about is role as a coastal engineer, the incertainity that challenges like climate change brings into the water management and the connection with bioeconomy. Contact: rob.steijn@arcadis.com2024-07-3130 min
Bioeconomy MattersNutritional value of the Bioeconomy ft. Dr. Aifric O'SullivanIn this episode Dr. Aifric talks about the importance of taking small steps towards a sustainable diet since food systems are a fundamental part of the bioeconomy.2024-07-1929 min
Bioeconomy MattersArt is the power to the voiceless ft. Dr. Ally ZlatarIn this episode, Dr. Ally Zlatar discusses her art projects, the impact of art on communities that are marginalized, and its role as a tool for climate activism.2024-07-0321 min
Bioeconomy MattersClimate decision-making ft. MEP Jutta Paulus (Part II)In this episode Jutta Paulus talks about the dynamics and life of a Member of the European Parliament being part of the Green/EFA group. She shared the process behind the negotiations, lobbying, research and her work on environment, public health and food security.2024-06-1925 min
Bioeconomy MattersClimate decision-making ft. MEP Jutta Paulus (Part I)In this episode Jutta Paulus talks about the dynamics and life of a Member of the European Parliament being part of the Green/EFA group. She shared the process behind the negotiations, lobbying, research and her work on environment, public health and food security.2024-06-0531 min
Bioeconomy MattersSlow Fashion Never Went Out of Fashion ft. Tena LavrenčićIn this episode Tena Lavrenčić talks about the systemic part of fashion that is linked to our cultural and political contexts. She highlights also the need to support brands that are doing things differently and the need to support and build on slow fashion.2024-05-2242 min
Bioeconomy MattersHemp - the bioeconomy marijuana-looking plant ft. Joël LagneauIn this episode Joël Lagneau talks about the wonderful world of Hemp and its various industrial applications. 2024-05-0816 min
Bioeconomy MattersEconomy is just a belief system ft. Kees KlompIn this episode, Kees Klomp discusses his work on existential economics, which entails changing our narrative about our individualistic and materialistic view of economics in order to transform our existing system.
2024-04-2420 min
Bioeconomy MattersSpecial episode - "The Rainmaker" by Kees KlompThis is a story about a little bird that inspired the whole forest. 2024-04-1708 min
Bioeconomy MattersMaster(in') Bioeconomy ft. Prof. Dr. Iris LewandowskiIn this episode, Prof. Dr. Iris Lewandowski discusses EBU's international Master Course and how it is enabling its students to develop their careers while building bioeconomy as strength in their communities around the world. You can contact Prof. Dr. Iris Lewandowski by email: iris_lewandowski@uni-hohenheim.de
2024-04-1025 min
Bioeconomy MattersWhat is the Green Deal for Bioeconomy? ft. Dr. John BellIn this episode, Dr. John Bell highlights the holistic view that the bioeconomy offers for responding to our future challenges as well as targeting the EU Green Deal.2024-03-2730 min
Bioeconomy MattersBioeconomy Storytelling ft. Chiara PocaterraIn this episode, Chiara Pocaterra talks about the Bioeconomy Book for Kids, "What's Bioeconomy?"—an initiative that became popular and is already translated into many European languages.2024-03-1331 min
Bioeconomy MattersBioeconomy is in our guts ft. Carolina CostaIn this episode, PhD candidate Carolina Costa introduces us to the field of microbiology and discusses the role that our microbial communities have in maintaining our health.2024-02-2832 min
Bioeconomy MattersSustainable fashion? Insights from Hong Kong ft. CEO Edwin KehIn this episode, we travel to Hong Kong with CEO Edwin Keh to explore the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel's (HKRITA) innovations and breakthroughs.
2024-02-1432 min
Bioeconomy MattersBioeconomy takes on Southern Europe ft. Dr. Sven WydraDr. Sven Wydra studied Economics and received both his Master degree and PhD from the Hohenheim University. Since 2014, he has been coordinating the Business Unit "Life Sciences and Bioeconomy" within the Competence Center “Emerging Technologies”. His research areas comprise the analysis of innovation generation and diffusion in the bioeconomy, economic and ecological impact assessment of bioeconomy, biotechnology, and circular economy, development of scenarios and strategies, and impact of policies on emerging technologies (e.g. biotechnology).
2024-01-3129 min
Bioeconomy MattersThe Famous BioBeo Project ft. Dr. Tom CurranDr. Tom Curran is an Associate Professor and Vice Principal for internationalisation at University College Dublin’s College of Engineering & Architecture and is the Director of the Environmental Technology Master of Science degree programme. Additionally, Dr. Tom Curran is leading the European Commission Horizon Europe project, BioBeo, on innovative education for bioeconomy. BioBeo has also been the backbone of this podcast, so we are exceptionally grateful to both BioBeo and Dr. Curran for their immense support.
2024-01-1733 min
Bioeconomy MattersPolitical coherence and environmental justice ft. MEP Francisco GuerreiroFrancisco Guerreiro is Member of the European Parliament. He serves as a full member of the Committees on Budgets, Fisheries and Agriculture, and as an alternate member of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection. Previously, he held the position of 1st vice-chairman of the Agriculture and Rural Development Commission from June 2019 to January 2022. At the moment, he is addressing a range of important topics at the European Parliament including animal welfare, plant-based alternatives, ocean conservation, climate change, biodiversity, and the circular economy.2024-01-0340 min
Bioeconomy MattersPack your bags, we're going to Hohenheim ft. Dr. Evelyn ReinmuthDr. Evelyn Reinmuth is a senior researcher at the department of Biobased Resources and the Head of the Hohenheim Bioeconomy Office. Her experience in agricultural economics, as well as her connection to food and farming, inspired her to create various projects in the field of Bioeconomy, including food technology. 2023-12-2030 min
Bioeconomy MattersBonus episode: EU Food 2030 conference!The Bioeconomy Matters podcast was invited to do a special episode about the Food 2030 conference! Join us for a brief overview of the conference, including interviews and session highlights.
What's your favourite food?2023-12-0815 min
Bioeconomy MattersBioeconomy was just a footnote ft. Dr. Christian PatermannDr. Christian Patermann played a key role in shaping what bioeconomy is today! This episode features some historical insights and visions from the man many believe to be the (grand)father of the bioeconomy.2023-12-0638 minBioeconomy MattersMeet the EU Bioeconomy Youth AmbassadorsThe European Commission (RTD Bieconomy) launched on July 2022, the EU Bioeconomy Youth Ambassadors program selecting 15 young Europeans to promote awareness about the Bioeconomy.
The Ambassadors are between 18 and 32 years old, representing 11 nationalities and living in 12 different Member States from all areas of the EU. They have expertise in various fields related to bioeconomy food systems, forestry, blue bioeconomy, bio-based industry, science communication and activism.
Their mission is to educate, act, and engage stakeholders on the role of bioeconomy to tackle the climate crisis and protect nature.
2023-11-2207 min