Subject: You're invited to The Bioeconomy and Climate Change Forum (May 6, 2015)
From: "U.S. Department of State" <[email-masked]>
To: <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 13:42:30 -0700 (PDT)

The Bioeconomy is composed of the agricultural, health, and industrial biotechnology sectors. In the past five years, more than 30 countries have integrated the advancement of a Bioeconomy in their policy strategies. The Bioeconomy offers significant opportunities to respond to climate change through mitigation and adaptation. For example, changes in temperature and precipitation, as well as...We hope you can make it!Cheers,U.S. Department of State

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Event Summary:
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Event: The Bioeconomy and Climate Change Forum
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2015 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (EDT)
Location: &lt;b&gt;US Department of State, Marshall Center&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;320 21st Street Northwest&lt;br /&gt;Washington, DC 20451&lt;br /&gt;

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Event Details:
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The Bioeconomy is composed of the agricultural, health, and industrial biotechnology sectors. In the past five years, more than 30 countries have integrated the advancement of a Bioeconomy in their policy strategies. The Bioeconomy offers significant opportunities to respond to climate change through mitigation and adaptation. For example, changes in temperature and precipitation, as well as droughts and floods, will likely affect agricultural yields and production. In some regions of the world, these impacts may compromise food security and threaten human health through malnutrition, the spread of infectious diseases, and food poisoning. The worst of these effects are projected to occur in developing countries, among vulnerable populations.  Visions of a future Bioeconomy promise food security, sustainable development, green growth and conservation of scarce natural resources. Bioeconomy policies thus promote the sustainable use of renewable resources alongside innovative 
bio-processes and technologies across all many sectors, but especially health, industrial and agriculture. However, further progress requires international dialogue and cooperation.
 
With a focus on climate change, this year’s Forum will highlight opportunities for job growth and economic development presented by the global bioeconomy, centered on three cross-cutting themes: 
(1) innovation
(2) intellectual property, and
(3) adaptation and mitigation for climate change

The State Department’s Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs, Charles Rivkin, will provide the keynote address for this gathering of international business executives, government officials, members of the Washington diplomatic corps, leading experts in the science and technology sectors, and representatives of small and medium-sized enterprises in agricultural, pharmaceutical, and industrial biotechnology. 
 
This forum is premised on the 2012 White House Bioeconomy Blueprint and builds on last year’s conference hosted by the State Department on “Showcasing the Bioeconomy: The Future is Now.”  : 
Participants will have the opportunity to hear about the latest innovations, to share insights, and ask questions with the goal of identifying new opportunities for investment and growth in the bioeconomy.  
 
FAQs
 
Are there ID requirements to enter the event?
All attendees without State Department ID badges, must email the following preclearance information to [email-masked] by COB April 30, 2015:  Date of birth (e.g., 09-23-1964) and Driver's License # and where issued (e.g., VA 899 BNU).  Passport numbers (and country of issue) may be provided in place of a driver's license.
 
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Joseph Domask at [email-masked]
 
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
No.  Please inquire directly with Joseph Domask ([email-masked]) if you would like to recommend an invitee.
 
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, but make sure you bring a government issued photo ID with you.

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U.S. Department of State

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