Have Your Say on the Draft Bioeconomy Strategy 2026-2030
The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine are inviting submissions on the Draft Bioeconomy Strategy 2026-2030.
The public consultation is now open until 17 August 2026.
To find out more information visit:
- Press release is available here: Minister O’Brien and Minister Heydon launch consultation on the Draft Bioeconomy Strategy 2026-2030,
- Public consultation webpage is available here: Public Consultation on draft Bioeconomy Strategy 2026-2030.
What is the bioeconomy?
The bioeconomy is the production, utilisation, conservation, and regeneration of biological resources, including related knowledge, science, technology, and innovation, to provide sustainable solutions (information, products, processes, and services) within and across all economic sectors and enable a transformation to a sustainable economy. See this link for more information: What is the Bioeconomy?
About the National Bioeconomy Strategy 2026-2030:
The draft National Bioeconomy Strategy 2026-2030 sets out Ireland’s vision for developing a sustainable and competitive bioeconomy that supports climate action, strengthens regional and rural development, enhances resource efficiency, creates new economic opportunities and protects biodiversity and natural ecosystems. The draft strategy provides a strategic framework to support the continued development of Ireland’s bioeconomy over the next five years. It will build on previous national policy and will reflect evolving European and international priorities.