1. 100 Speakers 60 Poster Presentations Workshops & Roundtables Exhibition of biobased Products... and a Communiqué!International Advisory Committee Berlin, November 24 th – 26 th 700 Participants 80 Countries Evening Reception

2. International Poster Session Motivation & Targets Organizer: German Bioeconomy Council GBS2015 positioned as the first global policy meeting on bioeconomy Bioeconomy (BE) has gained significance during the past decade BUT: BE discussions are dominated by different thinking, ideologies and priorities Connecting global actors to unleash potential of BE Embracing diversity, promoting a systematic and collaborative towards sustainable BE Aligning Bioeconomy with broader agendas (SDGs, COP21) www.gbs2015.com, www.biooekonomierat.de

3. Connect Global Actors, Embrace Diversity Link Bioeconomy to Sustainability Agendas Participants of GBS2015Video Speech Jeffrey Sachs at GBS2015

4. Source: German Bioeconomy Council (2015) Bioeconomy Policies – Synopsis of National Strategies in the World

5. German Bioeconomy Council (2015) Global Visions for the Bioeconomy – international Delphi Study (Source) Flagship Projects Identified by International Delphi Study* 1.Bioprincipled City 2.Artificial Photosynthesis 3.New Food Systems 4.Global Governance 5.Sustainable Marine Production 6.Biorefineries 4.0 7.Developing Consumer Markets *292 questionnaires from experts from government, policy, NGOs, industry

6. International Poster Session Members of the International Advisory Committee (http://gbs2015.com/the-summit)

7. International Poster Session Communiqué: “Making Bioeconomy Work for Sustainable Development” Proposed Measures: I.Using renewable resources, ensuring food security and protecting ecosystems II.Making bioeconomy's contributions to Sustainable Development Goals measurable III.International collaboration in education, research and development IV.Experience exchange on policies fostering private sector and market development V.Integrating bioeconomy in multilateral agendas (COP21 and UN Agenda 2030) Download Communiqué: www.gbs2015.com