2021, DEFRA
Circular Bioeconomy Alliance
The Circular Bioeconomy Alliance was established by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales in 2020. Members include intergovernmental organizations, companies, investors, research organizations and NGOs providing expertise and implementing projects in areas related to the circular bioeconomy. The Alliance is facilitated by a Secretariat hosted by the European Forest Institute. Key activities include: Raising awareness and inspiring action towards a circular bioeconomy: from nature-based solutions to reimagining our cities; Catalysing investments and connecting investors to companies, start-up and scale-up projects to bring the circular bioeconomy from niche to norm; Supporting governments to develop science-informed strategies to transition towards a circular bioeconomy; Demonstrating the potential of the circular bioeconomy through pilot projects; Accelerating land restoration initiatives such as the Afr. 100 and the 20 × 20.