This document summarizes several initiatives related to the Norwegian bioeconomy sector:
1) The "BioVerdi" project has garnered support from 23 top executives across various bioeconomy industries who have committed to fostering innovation. The project aims to develop recommendations to strengthen the Norwegian bioeconomy ecosystem through cross-sector collaboration.
2) A think tank is convening to produce a vision paper on solutions for substantially expanding global aquaculture to be presented at the NASF Day Zero conference in Bergen in March 2013. The conference will focus on global aquaculture solutions.
3) The interregional BlueBio marine research project concluded, having promoted sustainable marine innovations through industry, academic and societal networking