biobased economy in Sweden Agnetha Alriksson The Ministry of enterprise and innovation Conference Bioeconomy Based Forestry September 28 Riga Latvia Photo Maria Nilsson Vision ID: 650484
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Developing a national forest programme and a partnership programme ‘Circular and
biobased
economy’ in Sweden
Agnetha AlrikssonThe Ministry of enterprise and innovation Conference: Bioeconomy-Based ForestrySeptember 28, Riga, Latvia
Photo: Maria NilssonSlide2
Vision of the Swedish government:
“Enhance innovative capacity and innovation climate”
“Sweden will be one of the world’s first fossil-free welfare countries”
“Enhance Swedish competitiveness and create conditions for more jobs in an increasing number of growing companies”Slide3
Photo:
Simrisalg
Partnership
programme 'Circular and bio-based economy' to jointly mobilise
innovation initiatives to ensure that the proportion of the bio-based economy grows, and promotes circular solutions.
Slide4
Land area of
Sweden28 million hectares of forest land, of which 23
Mh productive
Land area by
traditionalland
use class 2010-2014. Images Ola
Borin
, SLUSlide5
Forestry is important to Sweden
90 000 people employed in forestry and forest industry (2,2 % of the total work force)Export value of forest and forest industry products was 13 billion EUR, 11 % of SWE total export value of products (2014).
Source: Swedish Forest Industries Federation, CEPI, PPI, FAO, National AssociationsSlide6
Ownership
of forest land
Private
individuals
50%
Privately
owned
companies
25%
State 3%
Other
private
owners
6%
Other
public
owners
2%
Source: Swedish Forest Agency
State
owned
companies
14%Slide7
The
forest Act
The Forest Act review in 1993 charged forest owners with societal expectation of ”freedom under responsibility”,
within a regulatory framework Highlights the role of forest owners as managers of the forest resource Requires knowledgeable and well-informed forest owners Public investments – information campaigns, education and extension services
"The
forest
is a
renewable national resource. It shall be managed in such a way as to provide a valuable yield and at the same time preserve biodiversity. Forest management shall
also
take
into
account
other
public interests."
Photo: Stefan
Örtenblad/JohnérSlide8
Why a national forest programme?
Sweden needs a long term forest strategy – a national forest programme – that optimises forestry opportunities to contribute to Swedish societyThe Government work in broad dialogue with government agencies and civil society to develop a national forest program. Slide9
What is a national forest programme?
A National forest programme is both a product and a process. A process of policy planning
An important tool for cooperation and participation aiming to further develop the sustainable forest management and contribute to a sustainable society. Dialogue process – Iterative process. Communication platformSlide10
Broad political consensus to initiate a national forest programme
Idea first presented in a parliamentary commission in 2014Important role of the forest sector for economic growth in Sweden and as a vital component in the future bioeconomyLong term programme, vision for 2040, leading to actions in the near future.
Interest from the forest owners, the forest sector and environmental NGOsSlide11
Our vision
Forest – our green gold – creates jobs and sustainable growth throughout the entire country, and contribute to the development of a growing
bioeconomy!
Photo: Maria NilssonSlide12
Working groups and horizontal activities
Four working groups
Growth, multiple-use and value creation potential of forests as a resource Timber production, other ecosystem services and nature’s boundaries
Promotion of biobased products and energy, smart transport, a world-class forestry industry and increased exports International forestry issues.
Horizontal activities
Regional seminars with stakeholders
Student workshops
Collaboration with other initiatives
Seminars on special issues
Speed
dates
Programme council
to advice the working groups, led by the Minister for Rural Affairs, Sven-Erik
Bucht
.Slide13
Autum-15
Spring-16
Report(trends)
(
december
)
Parallel process in each working groupSlide14
Reports from the working groups:
http://www.regeringen.se/skogsprogrammet
Photo: Maria NilssonSlide15
What´s next?
Reports from the working groups send out on referral for comment (150 respondents). The Government will return with a national forest programme to the Parliament in 2017
A strategy that extends over mandate and party boundariesAction planSlide16
Thank
You!
Contact: n.skogsprogrammet@regeringskansliet.sehttp://www.regeringen.se/skogsprogrammet