Bioeconomyhttps://bab.gv.at/index.php2024-03-29T02:01:19+01:00Bundesanstalt für Agrarwirtschaft und Bergbauernfragenwebmaster@bab.gv.atJoomla! - Open Source Content ManagementBAB 068/24: Social Economy for Resilience, Inclusion and Good Life in Rural Areas (SERIGO)2024-01-04T09:37:02+01:002024-01-04T09:37:02+01:00https://bab.gv.at/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2284:bab-068-24-social-economy-for-resilience-inclusion-and-good-life-in-rural-areas-serigo&catid=112&lang=en&Itemid=413Michaela Hager<p>Social vulnerability very easily leads to isolation and disempowerment. Both individuals and certain groups of people within a society are affected. The threat of social exclusion is particularly high in times of economic restructuring, natural disasters but also - as recently - during pandemics. Vulnerability can be a consequence of social exclusion, but can also cause social exclusion itself. In rural areas, this vulnerability often manifests itself in specific ways. An interdisciplinary and systematic approach appears necessary to analyze these relationships, whereby the abilities and potential of people in vulnerable situations must also be considered.</p>
<h3>Objective</h3>
<p>This project aims to generate evidence-based practical and theoretical knowledge on how Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) can generate resilience, social inclusion and a good life in European rural areas. Based on the project results, recommendations, framework conditions and policy measures will be developed to achieve these goals through constructive discussions with stakeholders at different levels</p>
<h3>Planned procedure</h3>
<p>The drivers of social exclusion in relation to marginalization processes and social inequalities will first be identified in different types of regions. Five co-creation pilots will then be initiated. Stakeholders will carry out experiments with various vulnerable groups involving local organizations and the wider community, which should lead to the empowerment of vulnerable groups in a multi-actor design. The following co-creation pilots are planned:</p>
<ul>
<li>Austria: Refugee women from Afghanistan, Chechnya and Arab countries, in Carinthia transnationally with South Tyrol</li>
<li>Finland: women at risk of exclusion</li>
<li>Estonia: older people with unrecognized abilities</li>
<li>Slovenia: social exclusion of disabled young people and older people</li>
<li>Slovakia: multivulnerable Roma communities</li>
</ul>
<p>In addition, a total of 26 case studies are being conducted in 13 countries, two of which are in Austria:</p>
<ul>
<li>NEETs (economically inactive young people), including those with a migration background: analyzed by the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences</li>
<li>Verein Silbersberg, Quellenhof: Gloggnitz and Schwarzau im Gebirge, analyzed by the BAB</li>
</ul>
<p>The BAB is leading the work package WP1: Conceptual Framework. The theoretical foundations of social exclusion, vulnerability, but also unrecognized skills, untapped capacities and the SSE concept (Social and Solidarity Economy) will be developed through literature research.<br /><br />In WP2, the analytical dimensions and categories, cohesions, synergies and syntheses in the project are examined and recorded. WP3 comprises the case studies, WP4 the co-creation pilots. In WP5, the results are communicated and disseminated in a community of practice. WP6 develops policy recommendations, WP7 comprises project management.</p>
<h3>Zeitplan</h3>
<p>Projektbeginn: 01/2024<br />Projektende: 12/2027</p>
<h3>Kooperationspartner</h3>
<p>FH Kärnten (A); Diakonie Kärnten (A); ZSI Zentrum für Soziale Innovation (A); EURAC Bozen (I), Universität Wageningen (NL); Universität Vigo (E); National University of Ireland Galway (IRL); Universität Tallinn (EST); Võrumaa Partnership (EST); Universität Bratislava (SK); Region Ostrava (SK); Universität Eskişehir (TR); Pro Agria (FIN); Prizma Foundation (SLO); AEIDL European Association for Innovation in Local Development (B)</p><p>Social vulnerability very easily leads to isolation and disempowerment. Both individuals and certain groups of people within a society are affected. The threat of social exclusion is particularly high in times of economic restructuring, natural disasters but also - as recently - during pandemics. Vulnerability can be a consequence of social exclusion, but can also cause social exclusion itself. In rural areas, this vulnerability often manifests itself in specific ways. An interdisciplinary and systematic approach appears necessary to analyze these relationships, whereby the abilities and potential of people in vulnerable situations must also be considered.</p>
<h3>Objective</h3>
<p>This project aims to generate evidence-based practical and theoretical knowledge on how Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) can generate resilience, social inclusion and a good life in European rural areas. Based on the project results, recommendations, framework conditions and policy measures will be developed to achieve these goals through constructive discussions with stakeholders at different levels</p>
<h3>Planned procedure</h3>
<p>The drivers of social exclusion in relation to marginalization processes and social inequalities will first be identified in different types of regions. Five co-creation pilots will then be initiated. Stakeholders will carry out experiments with various vulnerable groups involving local organizations and the wider community, which should lead to the empowerment of vulnerable groups in a multi-actor design. The following co-creation pilots are planned:</p>
<ul>
<li>Austria: Refugee women from Afghanistan, Chechnya and Arab countries, in Carinthia transnationally with South Tyrol</li>
<li>Finland: women at risk of exclusion</li>
<li>Estonia: older people with unrecognized abilities</li>
<li>Slovenia: social exclusion of disabled young people and older people</li>
<li>Slovakia: multivulnerable Roma communities</li>
</ul>
<p>In addition, a total of 26 case studies are being conducted in 13 countries, two of which are in Austria:</p>
<ul>
<li>NEETs (economically inactive young people), including those with a migration background: analyzed by the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences</li>
<li>Verein Silbersberg, Quellenhof: Gloggnitz and Schwarzau im Gebirge, analyzed by the BAB</li>
</ul>
<p>The BAB is leading the work package WP1: Conceptual Framework. The theoretical foundations of social exclusion, vulnerability, but also unrecognized skills, untapped capacities and the SSE concept (Social and Solidarity Economy) will be developed through literature research.<br /><br />In WP2, the analytical dimensions and categories, cohesions, synergies and syntheses in the project are examined and recorded. WP3 comprises the case studies, WP4 the co-creation pilots. In WP5, the results are communicated and disseminated in a community of practice. WP6 develops policy recommendations, WP7 comprises project management.</p>
<h3>Zeitplan</h3>
<p>Projektbeginn: 01/2024<br />Projektende: 12/2027</p>
<h3>Kooperationspartner</h3>
<p>FH Kärnten (A); Diakonie Kärnten (A); ZSI Zentrum für Soziale Innovation (A); EURAC Bozen (I), Universität Wageningen (NL); Universität Vigo (E); National University of Ireland Galway (IRL); Universität Tallinn (EST); Võrumaa Partnership (EST); Universität Bratislava (SK); Region Ostrava (SK); Universität Eskişehir (TR); Pro Agria (FIN); Prizma Foundation (SLO); AEIDL European Association for Innovation in Local Development (B)</p>BAB 067/23: Circular Bioeconomy Market Uptake and Policy Support in Central Europe (BIOECO-UP) 2023-03-08T11:45:43+01:002023-03-08T11:45:43+01:00https://bab.gv.at/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2224:bab-067-23-circular-bioeconomy-market-uptake-and-policy-support-in-central-europe-bi-oeco-up&catid=112&lang=en&Itemid=413Michaela Hager<p>The circular economy in Central Europe is characterized by underdeveloped bio-based value chains, low consumer awareness and uneven political progress along the East-West border. BIOECO-UP deals with the further development of the circular bioeconomy in Central Europe. In addition to the 12 cooperations mentioned above, 5 ministries are involved as associated partners: Ministry of Agricluture and Rural Development (PL); Ministry of Rural Affairs of the Republic of Estonia (EE); Slovenian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food (SI); Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization of the Slovak Republic (SK); Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic (CZ). The BIOEAST Initiative (https://bioeast.eu/), in which 11 Eastern European Ministries of Agriculture and supporting institutes are represented, is also involved in BIOECO-UP. BIOECO-UP is implemented in the "Interreg Central Europe Programme 2021-2027" and addresses the program priority "P2 - Cooperating for a greener central Europe", specifically the priority objective "SO2.3 - Taking circular economy forward in central Europe".</p>
<h3>Objective</h3>
<p>BIOECO-UP aims to advance the circular bioeconomy in Central Europe by designing bioeconomic value chains and supporting changes in consumer behavior and policy frameworks.</p>
<h3>Status of the work</h3>
<p>Work package WP 1 ("Circular bioeconomy cross-sector value chains") will test, develop and disseminate solutions for the design of bio-based value chains based on 7 transnational pilot studies. WP 2 ("Empowering citizens to become active in circular bioeconomy") aims to support 600 citizens in using, producing and evaluating bio-based products themselves. WP 3 ("Mainstreaming of circular bioeconomy policies") aims to identify bioeconomy policy measures in Central Europe, develop strategy and action plans, formulate recommendations, disseminate project results and promote exchange among stakeholders. More detailed information on activities, outputs, deliverables and project timeline can be found in the project application.</p>
<h3>Work carried out in 2023</h3>
<p>BAB's work in 2023 concerned activities A1.1 and A3.1. For A1.1 "Mapping bioeconomy potential", data on the bioeconomy in Austria was researched, a (non-published) report on the bioeconomy in Austria was prepared and a contribution to the synthesis report (Deliverable D1.1.1: "Bioeconomy potential analysis") was provided. The BAB is responsible for the coordination of A3.1 "Analyzing circular bioeconomy measures". In 2023, the BAB therefore set up a core team with representatives from all participating project partner organizations to design A3.1, organized working meetings and drafted materials for further processing by the core team (including an initial list of bioeconomy policy measures).</p>
<h3>Planned work for 2024</h3>
<p>The BAB plans to focus on the further coordination, design, implementation and completion of A3.1 in 2024. The ongoing exchange with the project partner organizations should ensure that the results from A3.1 provide input for other project activities and external stakeholders (e.g. decision-makers). A list of bioeconomy policy measures, a bioeconomy policy workshop for transnational exchange of experience and a deliverable D3.1.1 "Policy analysis of circular bioeconomy policy measures" are planned as outputs from A3.1. Participation in other project activities is also planned.</p>
<h3>Timetable</h3>
<p>Project start: 06/2023<br />Project end: 03/2026</p>
<h3>Project cooperation</h3>
<p>Landwirtschaftsministerium - Abteilung für Agrarforschung und Agrarumweltmanagement (HU); Bay Zoltán Nonprofit LTD for Applied Research - Abteilung für Biomasseproduktion und -verwertung (HU); Alma Mater Studiorum Universität Bologna - Abteilung für industrielle Chemie Toso montanari (IT); Tschechische Universität für Lebenswissenschaften Prag - Fakultät für Forst- und Holzwissenschaften (CZ); Landwirtschaftliche Forschung, LtD Troubsko (CZ); Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation Research State Institute - Department of Bioeconomy and Systems Analysis (PL); Institute for Circular Economy (HR); Institute for Sustainable Development (SI); University of Ljubljana - Biotechnical Faculty (SI); Bioeconomy Cluster (SK); Croatian Chamber of Agriculture - Department of Agricultural Policy, Innovation and International Cooperation (HR)</p>
<p> </p><p>The circular economy in Central Europe is characterized by underdeveloped bio-based value chains, low consumer awareness and uneven political progress along the East-West border. BIOECO-UP deals with the further development of the circular bioeconomy in Central Europe. In addition to the 12 cooperations mentioned above, 5 ministries are involved as associated partners: Ministry of Agricluture and Rural Development (PL); Ministry of Rural Affairs of the Republic of Estonia (EE); Slovenian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food (SI); Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization of the Slovak Republic (SK); Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic (CZ). The BIOEAST Initiative (https://bioeast.eu/), in which 11 Eastern European Ministries of Agriculture and supporting institutes are represented, is also involved in BIOECO-UP. BIOECO-UP is implemented in the "Interreg Central Europe Programme 2021-2027" and addresses the program priority "P2 - Cooperating for a greener central Europe", specifically the priority objective "SO2.3 - Taking circular economy forward in central Europe".</p>
<h3>Objective</h3>
<p>BIOECO-UP aims to advance the circular bioeconomy in Central Europe by designing bioeconomic value chains and supporting changes in consumer behavior and policy frameworks.</p>
<h3>Status of the work</h3>
<p>Work package WP 1 ("Circular bioeconomy cross-sector value chains") will test, develop and disseminate solutions for the design of bio-based value chains based on 7 transnational pilot studies. WP 2 ("Empowering citizens to become active in circular bioeconomy") aims to support 600 citizens in using, producing and evaluating bio-based products themselves. WP 3 ("Mainstreaming of circular bioeconomy policies") aims to identify bioeconomy policy measures in Central Europe, develop strategy and action plans, formulate recommendations, disseminate project results and promote exchange among stakeholders. More detailed information on activities, outputs, deliverables and project timeline can be found in the project application.</p>
<h3>Work carried out in 2023</h3>
<p>BAB's work in 2023 concerned activities A1.1 and A3.1. For A1.1 "Mapping bioeconomy potential", data on the bioeconomy in Austria was researched, a (non-published) report on the bioeconomy in Austria was prepared and a contribution to the synthesis report (Deliverable D1.1.1: "Bioeconomy potential analysis") was provided. The BAB is responsible for the coordination of A3.1 "Analyzing circular bioeconomy measures". In 2023, the BAB therefore set up a core team with representatives from all participating project partner organizations to design A3.1, organized working meetings and drafted materials for further processing by the core team (including an initial list of bioeconomy policy measures).</p>
<h3>Planned work for 2024</h3>
<p>The BAB plans to focus on the further coordination, design, implementation and completion of A3.1 in 2024. The ongoing exchange with the project partner organizations should ensure that the results from A3.1 provide input for other project activities and external stakeholders (e.g. decision-makers). A list of bioeconomy policy measures, a bioeconomy policy workshop for transnational exchange of experience and a deliverable D3.1.1 "Policy analysis of circular bioeconomy policy measures" are planned as outputs from A3.1. Participation in other project activities is also planned.</p>
<h3>Timetable</h3>
<p>Project start: 06/2023<br />Project end: 03/2026</p>
<h3>Project cooperation</h3>
<p>Landwirtschaftsministerium - Abteilung für Agrarforschung und Agrarumweltmanagement (HU); Bay Zoltán Nonprofit LTD for Applied Research - Abteilung für Biomasseproduktion und -verwertung (HU); Alma Mater Studiorum Universität Bologna - Abteilung für industrielle Chemie Toso montanari (IT); Tschechische Universität für Lebenswissenschaften Prag - Fakultät für Forst- und Holzwissenschaften (CZ); Landwirtschaftliche Forschung, LtD Troubsko (CZ); Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation Research State Institute - Department of Bioeconomy and Systems Analysis (PL); Institute for Circular Economy (HR); Institute for Sustainable Development (SI); University of Ljubljana - Biotechnical Faculty (SI); Bioeconomy Cluster (SK); Croatian Chamber of Agriculture - Department of Agricultural Policy, Innovation and International Cooperation (HR)</p>
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