Draft Programme

10:00 | Welcoming remarks

10:05 | Panel 1: Policy landscape: nature-based biodegradable materials

  • Wolfgang TRUNK, DG ENV, European Commission (tbc)
  • Hans INGELS, DG GROW, European Commission

  • Michael LOSCH, DG AGRI, European Commission

    Q&A

11:15 | Panel 2: Civil society perspectives on a comprehensive strategy for nature-based biodegradable materials

  • Marianne KETTUNEN, Ellen Macarthur Foundation (EMF) (tbc)
  • Jonna CLASEN, traceless
  • Susanne BAUER, Head of Market Research Division, Chamber of Labour for Styria

  • Eva BILLE, Head of Circular Economy, EEB 

    Q&A

12:10 | Panel 3: Strategic stakeholders from sourcing and processing to use and end-of-life considerations

12:55 | Closing remarks