From New York to Antalya: Bioeconomy Challenge events on the road to COP31
September 22, 2026
The bioeconomy is gaining traction globally, as governments, businesses, financial institutions and communities look for new
Follow the Bioeconomy Challenge as work moves from frameworks to implementation.
Explore working group progress, public engagements, international milestones and opportunities to contribute.
The bioeconomy is gaining traction globally, as governments, businesses, financial institutions and communities look for new
November 17, 2025 – Belém (PA) – Global leaders announced today at COP30 in Belém the Bioeconomy Challenge, a global platform designed to translate the 10 High-Level Principles on the Bioeconomy into concrete action and scalable solutions by 2028. Building on the legacy of the G20 Bioeconomy Initiative (GIB), it positions the bioeconomy at the core of the global response to the climate crisis. The initiative aims to expand bioeconomy markets to protect nature, accelerate decarbonization, and establish the sociobioeconomy
The bioeconomy is emerging as a central pillar of the global climate agenda. At COP30 in Belém, Brazil — under the coordination of the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change and the COP30 Presidency — the Bioeconomy Challenge is being launched to translate the G20 High-Level Principles on the Bioeconomy into concrete, measurable action by 2028. Throughout COP30, a series of events will delve into the Bioeconomy Challenge, highlighting its goals, working