The Global Bioeconomy Summit (GBS) is a high-level, international gathering of leaders of bioeconomy from all hemispheres and from diverse backgrounds that represent the interdisciplinary and diverse features of the bioeconomy. GBS is a forum that fosters dialogue between widely different actors to promote sharing of best practices and to identify opportunities for global innovation and collaboration. The GBS series was started in 2015 and it is devised to be a global and inclusive summit. It brings together bioeconomy experts from all hemispheres and from diverse backgrounds to represent the interdisciplinary and diverse features of the bioeconomy.
GBS2024 was hosted for the first-time outside Europe in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa. The Summit emphasized resilient and sustainable food systems, bioeconomy as a key model for sustainable transition to less fossil dependent economies, conservation of biodiversity, and using innovation as a driver for new economic opportunities, especially jobs for the youth. This was the first ever GBS to be held in Africa!
| The overall aims of the GBSs are to: | |
sdasssds | Provide a platform to discuss global bioeconomy issues in an inclusive manner. |
 | Foster communication and understanding of global bioeconomy. |
 | Integrate bioeconomy issues in global discussions on innovation, climate, biodiversity and achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) |
 | Provide guidelines and recommendations for the way forward. |
Supported by
The planning of the GBS is supported by the International Advisory Council on Global Bioeconomy (IACGB), an independent think tank with the mission to promote the Global Bioeconomy as a sustainable and future looking movement for the benefit of planet and people.
Hosted by
GBS2024 was hosted by the East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO) of the East African Community (EAC), the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)/BioInnovate Africa, and the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI).
Participants
GBS2024 had over 500 people participating in-person, and about 2000 people followed the Summit online. GBS2024 representation included organisations, governments, institutions, foundations, NGOs, and individuals.
