The draft Climate Accord relies heavily on biomass. Too difficult? In any case, it means that industry and the agricultural sector will have to work hard. The sectors are becoming increasingly interlinked. The suppliers can gear themselves up for a key role.

A period of reflection started in Limburg after the black gold disappeared from this southern province with the closing of the coal mines. Knowledge and entrepreneurship became the new gold in Limburg, with a strong focus on chemistry, materials, agrofood, logistics, health and care. Initiatives such as Source B were created five years ago in this environment: a partnership in accordance with the ‘triple helix’ principle, where government, education and entrepreneurs work together to make the region economically resilient, specifically in the bio-based economy.

“Five years is really far too brief for an anniversary. Especially for a transition that takes decades to complete, such as replacing a fossil-based economy with a circular and partly bio-based one. Nevertheless, today I am presenting to you a special on Source B, the unique partnership in Limburg, launched in 2014.”