Vom Engagement zur Politik: Die Rolle von CEE2ACT bei der Gestaltung der Zukunft der Bioökonomie How can we build momentum and ignite action for a sustainable, circular bioeconomy through inclusive and solution-oriented stakeholder engagement formats? The CEE2ACT project has been running Bioökonomie-Drehkreuze in ten Central and Eastern European countries, which serve as collaborative platforms where policymakers, businesses, researchers, and civil society come together to shape bioeconomy strategies. Recent milestones, including an impact evaluation and contributions to the European Green Week 2025, highlight how engagement is driving action. Da die CEE2ACT project moves toward its conclusion in December 2025, successful stakeholder engagement is one of its achievements. Since its launch in 2022, the project has supported the establishment of Nationale Zentren der Bioökonomie (NBHs) across Central and Eastern Europe, facilitating collaboration between relevant actors and offering them a space to meet, share perspectives, and shape their countries’ bioeconomy strategies. As a result of the bioeconomy hubs, Memorandas of Understanding (MoU) have been finalised or already signed in all participating countries, formalising collaboration among stakeholders. At the same time, all ten hubs are developing national bioeconomy roadmaps, a set of action plans that will guide the transition to a more sustainable and circular economy. In August 2025 the impact evaluation of stakeholder engagement activities was submitted, a process led by the CSCP. As impact evaluators, we saw firsthand how the hubs helped actors collaborate in shaping the national bioeconomy strategies. The insights and experiences of the bioeconomy hubs have also been brought into wider European discussions. Während der European Green Week 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, the CEE2ACT project was showcased as a best-practice example of how bioeconomy initiatives can unlock rural potential, strengthen national strategies, and contribute to European priorities. The project is also highlighted for its direct contribution to shaping relevant EU policies in the field of bioeconomy. The project consortium took part in the EU public consultation on the upcoming bioeconomy strategy, expected by the end of 2025, ensuring that perspectives from across Central and Eastern Europe are reflected in the new framework. By linking national engagement processes to European policymaking, the project reinforces the vital role of collaboration in advancing shared goals. For more details about the CEE2ACT project and its work please visit the project Website. Das Projekt CEE2ACT wird finanziert von der Horizont Europa" der Europäischen Union Das Forschungsprogramm hat eine Laufzeit von drei Jahren (2022-2025) und wird von einem Konsortium aus 17 europäischen Partnern geleitet. Für weitere Fragen kontaktieren Sie bitte Kartika Anggraeni.