In a significant move to reaffirm its commitment to clean energy innovation, India highlighted its BioE3 Policy and Integrated Biorefinery Mission at the Mission Innovation Annual Gathering 2025 held in Seoul, South Korea from April 9 to 11. The gathering brought together global leaders in clean energy to accelerate collaborative innovation and sustainable solutions.
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), under the Ministry of Science & Technology, co-leads the Mission Integrated Biorefinery in partnership with the Netherlands, as part of the Mission Innovation (MI) 2.0 framework. The term “Mission Innovation” was originally coined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during COP21, alongside former French President François Hollande, underlining India’s pivotal role in advancing global clean energy efforts.
At the Seoul gathering, the Indian delegation, including senior representatives from DBT, engaged in discussions with international stakeholders on advancing biorefinery approaches for sustainable fuels, chemicals, and materials. A key highlight was the presentation of India’s BioE3 (Biotechnology for Environment, Energy, and Economy) Policy, which was lauded for its role in addressing climate challenges and fostering a low-carbon manufacturing ecosystem.
The BioE3 Policy emphasizes sustainable, low-carbon production through biotechnology, aiming to create an innovation-driven manufacturing landscape. Delegates shared insights on India’s initiatives in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Bioenergy (CCUB) integration for biomanufacturing, furthering dialogue on green technology development.
Focused roundtable discussions and sessions also explored Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD&D) opportunities in biomass-based biomanufacturing. The Indian delegation participated in strategic visits to clean energy facilities, including sessions at Hanyang University and the Korea Institute of Science and Technology, organized in coordination with the Indian Embassy in Seoul.
Participants unanimously recognized the potential of bioinnovations to contribute meaningfully to global decarbonization efforts.
