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BiOrbic’s challenge based programme will focus on biodiversity, resource efficiency, reducing GHG emissions and bioeconomy systems to support the development of a climate neutral circular bioeconomy.

Project Insights

  • €4,818,000

    Total Project Costs
  • 6 yr

    Project Duration
  • 2023

    Year Funded

Project Description

The world needs to transition to a climate neutral circular bioeconomy i.e. Net zero GHG emissions, restore biodiversity, zero waste, energetically self-sustaining and resilient. The world uses fossil based resources to make energy chemicals and materials which result in GHG emissions, pollution of soil, water, and air, climate change, degradation of natural ecosystems, and biodiversity loss. We must stop using fossil-based resources and bring human existence back into balance with nature. BiOrbic’s challenge based programme will focus on biodiversity, resource efficiency, reducing GHG emissions and bioeconomy systems to support the development of a climate neutral circular bioeconomy.

Project Details

Total Project Cost: €4,818,000

Funding Agency: SFI

Year Funded: 2023

Lead Organisation: University College Dublin (UCD)

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Kevin O'Connor

Lead Researcher