On 27 November 2025 (14:00-15:30 CET), the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) hosted a webinar to launch a new flagship publication: Unlocking the Potential of the Bioeconomy: Lessons and experiences from Colombia’s journey.
Colombia is rapidly emerging as a regional leader in sustainable bioeconomy development, linking biodiversity conservation with innovation, inclusive growth and green competitiveness. Through its National Bioeconomy Strategy and initiatives such as MAPBIO, the Bioeconomy Open Innovation Challenges and the Bioeconomy Working Group, the country has created strong conditions for new markets, increased financing and empowered local actors.
The event captured key insights from the report, showcasing best practices, policy innovations, success stories and remaining challenges that can guide other biodiversity-rich countries pursuing bioeconomic transformation.
Spanish–English interpretation was provided.
Objectives
Share lessons and results from the experience of the bioeconomy in Colombia
Highlight the role of international cooperation, in particular with the UK Embassy in Colombia, in supporting green and inclusive economic transitions
Give a voice to the beneficiaries of the MAPSIO programme, showing tangible impacts on local communities and companies
Strengthen multi-stakeholder collaboration to scale the bioeconomy in Colombia and beyond
Target audience
Public policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders engaged in bioeconomy development
Agenda
Opening remarks |
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Presentation of bioeconomy flagship publication |
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Testimony from MAPBIO programme beneficiaries |
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Panel: Reflections on opportunities, challenges and paths for the bioeconomy in the region |
Moderated by: Juan Pablo Bustamante, Colombia GGGI Program Manager |
Q&A session |
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Concluding remarks
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