Join us for this webinar exploring how bioenergy can strengthen Europe’s resilience in the face of energy, climate, and economic challenges. Timo Ritonummi (Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, Finland) will share policy pathways for bioenergy at national and EU levels, while David Blomberg Saitton (RISE) will highlight how innovation and collaboration can enhance system resilience through bioenergy.

Agenda and speakers

Introduction by moderator: Patrik Klintbom – RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and Chair of ETIP Bioenergy

Policy Pathways for Bioenergy in a Resilient Europe
Timo Ritonummi, Finnsih Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment
This presentation will discuss national and EU-level policy perspectives on bioenergy’s role in energy security and resilience.

Resilient Systems through Bioenergy Innovation
David Blomberg Saitton, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
This presentation will discuss how research, innovation, and stakeholder collaboration can strengthen bioenergy’s contribution to system resilience.

Diversity of biomass usage pathways to achieve emissions targets in the European energy system

Markus Millinger, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden

This presentation will focus on cost-effective usage and trade-offs of biomass in a net-negative emissions energy system.

Questions and discussion

Summary and conclusions