Bio-economy should include everywhere. Therefore, the TV broadcast Vides fakti on January 9th RTU IESE researchers said that from algae can produce biogas. Therefore, this is being studied at the institute, to allow replace from natural gas to biogas as an alternative. In Latvia there is available in a variety of types of algae in the sea and rivers, and, in view of the fact that they are not used properly, clearly could have been high-quality resource in the future and not even remote.

TV show you can watch here.

LR1 broadcast Zināmais nezināmajā on January 14 participated IESE director and Professor Dagnija Blumberga and Professor Gatis Bažbauers who told that the bio-economy and economy just does not reflect what is biotechonomy, therefore it is a new concept – biotechonomy. It takes into account many aspects of resource extraction start to even a product with a higher added value. These aspects are environmental, economic, technological and socio-economic.

Radio show you can watch here.

Institute of Energy Systems and Environment (Riga Technical University – RTU) organized closing event of the study course “Biotechonomy” on 27^th of April in 2016.  Event was held in the framework of a development of a training course and study program module „Socio-economic aspects of the climate technology for bioeconomy sector”. This project has been implemented with the support of European Economic Area Financial Mechanism.

Event has been organized for the course participants and authors of the book “Biotehonomika” to not only analyze but also celebrate the great work that has been done.

At the beginning professor Dagnija Blumberga thanked to everyone who participated in the study course. After introduction IESE scientific assistant Antra Kalnbaļķīte presented survey results on study course evaluation. Average score is 8.3 (out of 10). This indicates that participants are satisfied with the course content, presentations and overall performance.

Objective of biotechonomy is to develop entrepreneurship where bioresources are used to produce high added value products. Environmental, economic, socioeconomic and technological aspects need to be taken into account in each production step. By taking into account these principles Environmental Engineering Master’s student Maksims Feofilovs introduced everyone to innovative food product. He presented his first step in biotechonomy project – biscuit production from earthworm flour protein powder. He explained sustainability of the project climate change mitigation aspects and impact on the environment.

Study course participators received certificates. Study course has been attended by representatives of the Saeima, ministries, state institutions, as well as by students, scientific and academic staff from RTU and other universities in Latvia and by representatives of non-governmental organizations and enterprises. Best participants received book “Biotehonomika”. Authors received a special recognition from colleague Egīls Dzelzītis (The Faculty of Building and Civil Engineering, RTU).

Authors and online course participants had a chance to meet in person and share opinions about online course. Discussion showed that online course is advantageous to those who live outside Riga. Gratitude and positive atmosphere will encourage authors to continue working on biotechonomy.

Starting from February 3rd to March 30th, every Wednesday, project that includes study course “Biotechonomy” will be available for everyone who has signed up. Biotechononomy is the story of national, regional, local authorities and the members of each society’s sustainable development. This is the story of local resources – healthier, which occur daily on each step and the collection, preparation, processing and processing technological solutions. Course of study includes the introduction of the biotechonomy climate, environment, socio-economic, and legislative analysis.

Course language: Latvian

Membership: Free of charge

Time and place: Riga Technical University, Faculty of Power and Electrical Engineering, Āzenes iela 12/1, room 115, at 16:30-19:50, every Wednesday (03.02.2016 – 30.03.2016)

Biotechonomy study course is for anyone of the public who are ready for new challenges, looking for innovative business ideas and new development paths for themselves. It is a call to each of us not to sit and wait for the moment when someone else will bring us something.

All interested people, please pre-register here.

Due to the fact that the number of spots is limited, the login will be closed on January 28 or at the time when all spots will be taken.

Course lesson plan is available here.

More information: antra.kalnbalkite@rtu.lv

The study course is a part of project “Development of a training course and study program module „Socio-economic aspects of the climate technology for bioeconomy sector ””

The project is implemented by the European Economic Area Financial Mechanism support.

On 28^th January 2016 Institute of Energy Systems and Environment in cooperation with Canadian Embassy are organizing lecture – discussion “Social, Economic and Environmental Sustainability of Biofuel Production” during the Dr. Donald L. Smith, James McGill Professor visit form Canada. During the lecture – discussion it will be possible to become acquainted with the developments in the field of the biofuel production and their environmental, economic and social aspects.

Lecture – discussion language: in English

Participation: free

Time and place: Riga Technical University, Faculty of Power and Electrical Engineering, Azenes street 12/k1 – 607 lecture room from 11:00 – 13:30.

All interested parties are invited. Previously, please register here.

Lecture – discussion program is available here.

Lecture – discussion has been supported by the European Economic Area Financial Mechanism project “Development of a training course and study program module „Socio-economic aspects of the climate technology for bioeconomy sector ””