Past World Bioeconomy Forums

Since 2018, The World Bioeconomy Forum has held landmark events in Finland, Brazil, the United States, and Belgium, addressing climate action, innovation, policy, and investment in the bioeconomy. These events have played a vital role in shaping declarations, influencing global policy agendas, and driving awareness.

Past World Bioeconomy Forums

World Bioeconomy Forum goes to Rio: Turning Principles into Progress
September 9, 2024

World Bioeconomy Forum 2024

BrasíliaBrazil (G20 aligned)

Key Forum input provided to the G20 under the theme “Financing a Sustainable Global Bioeconomy,” with a supporting report published.


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World Bioeconomy Forum 2023
December 12, 2023

World Bioeconomy Forum 2023

Washington D.C.USA (hybrid)

“Creating a Global Hub for the Bioeconomy” was hosted at the Finnish Embassy, attracting 40 expert speakers and launching forum awards.


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World Bioeconomy Forum 2022
September 78, 2022

World Bioeconomy Forum 2022

RukaFinland (hybrid)

With the theme “Forum talks on climate,” the event included the first-ever UNFCCC COP27 bioeconomy session in the Blue Zone.


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World Bioeconomy Forum 2021
October 1820, 2021

World Bioeconomy Forum 2021

BelémBrazil

Held in the Amazon region, this was the first event outside Finland and culminated in Pará State’s first bioeconomy strategy declaration.


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World Bioeconomy Forum 2020
September 10, 2020

World Bioeconomy Forum 2020

RukaFinland (virtual)

Hosted entirely online due to COVID-19, attracting 400+ participants globally; thematic panels included post-pandemic recovery, climate, and bioproducts.


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World Bioeconomy Forum 2019
September 1113, 2019

World Bioeconomy Forum 2019

RukaFinland

The 2nd World Bioeconomy Forum emphasised serious challenges of climate change and the circular bioeconomy, with delegates from six continents.


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WCBEF 2018
September 1113, 2018

World Bioeconomy Forum 2018

RukaFinland

The inaugural gathering brought together participants from over 30 countries, aligning bioeconomy and climate change agendas.


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