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How horizon scanning shapes the forest bioeconomy: Insights from the webinar

How horizon scanning shapes the forest bioeconomy: Insights from the webinar

Rodrigo Mendes Dec 3, 2025
The webinar introduced ways of using horizon scanning and invited the audience from forest research and forest organisations to collaborate.
Wild cards are here: forget plain future outlooks, time to rethink horizon scanning

Wild cards are here: forget plain future outlooks, time to rethink horizon scanning

Päivi Pelli Oct 19, 2025
What are wild cards in horizon scanning? Find out how Finland is preparing for the future.
Why is biodiversity important for the circular bioeconomy?

Why is biodiversity important for the circular bioeconomy?

Erika Winquist, coordinator of CircHive, explains why biodiversity matters for the circular bioeconomy. Watch now.
Horizon scanning in the bioeconomy: what’s next for forest research?

Horizon scanning in the bioeconomy: what’s next for forest research?

Explore the conversation between Teppo Hujala and Päivi Pelli on the future of forest research and horizon scanning.
Going ‘Green’: Eco-oriented policy shifts in an evolving landscape

Going ‘Green’: Eco-oriented policy shifts in an evolving landscape

Policy landscape continues to change, companies and consumers have a say in their choices, and the Green Claims Directive is primed to assist consumers in choosing a green and sustainable way of life.
Why do we need more than one horizon for the bioeconomy?

Why do we need more than one horizon for the bioeconomy?

Päivi Pelli Jun 10, 2025
Developing narratives for future bioeconomy needs a combination of facts and ideas, to a certain extent, giving up the idea of a steering wheel for the transition.
biodiversity foot printing, yellow bird, bee flying, mushrooms, CO2 cloud. Aerial view of a tropical forest

Biodiversity footprinting and where we currently stand

Aino Huiskonen May 21, 2025
Monitoring impacts on nature is crucial for mitigating biodiversity loss. Learn how CircHive combines biodiversity footprinting and natural capital accounting.
What does horizon scanning do for the bioeconomy?

What does horizon scanning do for the bioeconomy?

Päivi Pelli May 8, 2025
Learn more how horizon scanning looks beyond the accustomed sources of evidence on past trends, drivers and change factors.
What is horizon scanning and its role in the bioeconomy? 

What is horizon scanning and its role in the bioeconomy? 

Päivi Pelli Mar 17, 2025
Find out how bioeconomy research and education are using horizon scanning and AI.