9 June Forest-Based Sector Technology Platform CG Beckeman

9 June In 2004, European forest industries and private forest owners with a support of CEI- Bois, CEPF and CEPI started a project to set up a Technology Platform for the forest- based sector. Objectives of the project: Organise the production of a Vision Document, a Strategic Research Agenda and an Implementation Plan Mobilise key stakeholders to participate in the process. Forest-Based Sector Technology Platform (FTP)

9 June FTP aims at Meeting the multifunctional demands on forest resources and their sustainable management. Strengthening competitiveness. Strengthening position as the global technology leader. Promoting sustainability - a competitive advantage for the forest-based sector. Carrying out more efficient R&D.

9 June Areas of Forest-Based Sector

9 June National Support Groups Established Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal Slovenia, Spain, Sweden Under establishment Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, UK

9 June Development matrix of Strategic Research Agenda Specialities/ New businesses Strategic Research Agenda Forestry Pulp and paper products Wood products Bioenergy EnergyCompeti- tiveness Consu- mers SocietyEnviron- ment

9 June Platforms for interaction Plants for the Future ( Plant and genomics) Technology Platform on Sustainable Chemistry (SUSTECH) European Construction Technology Platform (ECTP) Water Supply and Sanitation Technology Platform (WSSTP) Platform on Future Manufacturing Technologies (MANUFUTURE)

9 June Means of interaction Define and explain the scope of each platform – keep focus. Define border lines to avoid double work. Define synergies. Identify persons who can act as bridge builders – Commission included. Common projects. Have an open and transparent process.

9 June Forest-Based Sector Technology Platform Updated information on the FTP’s web-site:

9 June Support slides

9 June High Level Group Project Management Advisory Committee National Support Groups Scientific Council Education & training Plan for funding, structure and coordination Strategic Research Agenda FTP’s Organisation Communication

9 June FTP’s process schedule

9 June FTP Strategic Research Agenda - timetable

9 June The European Forest-Based Sector Vision for 2030 The European forest-based sector plays a key role in a sustainable society. It comprises a competitive, knowledge-based industry that fosters the extended use of renewable forest resources. It strives to ensure its societal contribution in the context of a bio-based, customer-driven and globally competitive European economy.

9 June Key benefits of FTP and SRA Engages all key stakeholders and provides a forum for public-private dialogue and partnership. Facilitates targeted investments in research and development. Mobilizes and focuses existing research and development capabilities, thereby fostering a more efficient approach to innovation. Stimulates coordination of European and national research agendas. Supports the ongoing development of a relevant knowledge base for the sector. Contributes to the overall growth of the EU economy.