Bioökonomierevier

The Rhenish mining region is one of the largest lignite regions in Europe. It is particularly affected by the advancing climate change, the resulting climate targets, and the lignite phase-out of the German government. Businesses and society are confronted with additional necessities for transformation. Innovation and sustainability approaches are particularly crucial in environmental protection and mobility.

As part of the German government’s emergency program for the lignite phase-out, the Rhenish mining region is to transform into a model region for sustainable and circular bioeconomy, including agroecological principles and practices, showcasing resource-efficient and sustainable business practices.

The coordination office BioökonomieREVIER is located at Forschungszentrum Jülich and is developing a regional strategy together with local stakeholders. The first innovative approaches for bio-based value chains are already implemented in practice.