Agency for Renewable Resources

In 2016 the FNR manages 61 million euro provided from Germany's Federal budget for the implementation of the funding programme. An additional 24.6 million euro are allocated for research and development in the field of bioenergy from the Special Energy and Climate Fund (EKF).

'Renewable Resources' Funding Programme

The 'Renewable Resources' funding programme is part of the government's new high-tech strategy to improve Germany's competitive position. It also supports the government's 'Policy Strategy on Bioeconomy', which aims to create a resource-efficient economy that makes use of renewable resources.

The programme is intended to support the further development of a sustainable bio-based economy. This involves developing innovative, internationally competitive bio-based products, as well as processes and technologies for their production. Furthermore, the programme also supports the development of concepts aimed at improving the sustainability of the bio-based economy, while taking society's expectations into account.

Structure

The FNR is a registered association. Its task is to effectively and continuously contribute to the research and development as well as the use of renewable resources taking into account conflicts of use, direct and indirect land use changes, biomass conversion processes as well as sustainability concepts.

The bodies of the FNR are

• the General Assembly, consisting of seven members who are entitled to vote and are part of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) as well as supporting members that perform a consultative function,
• the Managing Board,
• the Specialised Advisory Committee and the Managing Board of the Specialised Advisory Committee, as well as
• the Managing Director.

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