Bioeconomy becomes sustainable through the commitment of its players

Our guest is Dr. Enrico Barsch, Head of Bioeconomy at the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). Mr. Barsch is originally a chemist and is particularly concerned with the industrial bioeconomy in the department and is therefore responsible for the BioBall innovation area and the three other innovation areas.



In the interview, Mr. Barsch explains what an elementary building block the bioeconomy is for the transformation towards climate neutrality and how it acts as an important signal for the economic future. The two sides of the bioeconomy coin are considered: On the one hand, the use of biological knowledge for new technologies and innovations and, on the other, the biogenic feedstock. The challenges posed by the limited raw material biomass and the need for recycled carbon are also discussed here.



Mr. Barsch explains why the bioeconomy can only be advanced together and why society should be directly involved in order to drive forward a sustainable bioeconomy. 



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BioBall in conversation

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The podcast series offers a fascinating insight into the development of circular-based innovations from the perspectives of business, science, local government, and politics. Bioeconomy expert Manfred Kircher, together with his inspiring guests, will explore the bioeconomy from their diverse perspectives and experiences: What role does the bioeconomy play today and in the future on the path to a sustainable and climate-neutral metropolitan region? What hurdles had to be overcome during implementation? What opportunities were seized? And what societal and political changes are necessary to advance economic structural change? Look forward to interesting insights from thought leaders dedicated to the development of the bioeconomy in the metropolitan region. This podcast is kindly supported by Technologieland Hessen, an initiative of the Hessian Ministry of Economic Affairs, implemented by Hessen Trade & Invest GmbH.