G20 RIIG Conference in India to Focus on Building a Sustainable and Circular Bio-Economy

G20 RIIG Conference in India- Building a sustainable and circular bio-economy will be the focus of the G20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG) Conference to be held on 23-24 March 2023 at Dibrugarh, Assam, India. Delegates from G20 members, guest countries, and International Organizations, and invited participants from the scientific community will deliberate on ways to create a circular bio-economy that is resource-efficient, sustainable and reduces carbon emissions.

The conference will be led by Dr. S Chandrasekhar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt of India, and the G20 RIIG Chair. The event is coordinated by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, and is expected to attract about 100 delegates and invitees.

The conference will bring together national authorities and experts responsible for planning, setting up new, and managing existing programs on sustainable bio-economy. The focus areas will include challenges and opportunities in agriculture, de-carbonization of industry, and bio-energy and bioresource management. Deliberations will also focus on regulatory environments, public and private sector collaboration, and the role of Research, Development & Innovation in creating new, circular bio-based technologies, products and services.

The conference will promote active engagement between all key stakeholders, including the 3Ps (people, policies and places), and lead towards an inclusive policy-making approach providing a conceptual framework to mainstream circular bio-economy models across different sectors. Collaborations and partnerships among G20 members and stakeholders will strengthen the global efforts toward building a circular bio-economy.

The conference comes at a time when sustainable and circular bio-economy is a priority for many countries. It is increasingly recognized as an important approach for achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement on climate change. A circular bio-economy can help reduce carbon emissions, improve resource efficiency, and create economic opportunities while protecting the environment.

The G20 RIIG Conference is a significant step towards building a sustainable and circular bio-economy. The outcomes of the conference will be important for policymakers, researchers, and businesses as they seek to find sustainable and effective ways to manage the world’s resources.