The co-creation of the WGPP Action Plan is bringing primary producers, industry actors and policymakers together to define priorities and actions that will strengthen their role in Europe’s circular bio-based economy. From Warsaw to Brussels, here is how the process has unfolded, and what will come next.

The co-creation of the Action Plan for the CBE JU Working Group on Primary Producers (WGPP) represents one of the central pillars of the RootLinks project. Designed to ensure that primary producers play an active, leading role in Europe’s circular bio-based transition, the process has evolved through a series of collaborative steps across sectors and countries.

A collaborative start in Warsaw 

The journey began on 10–11 June in Warsaw, where the first WGPP meeting brought together representatives from CBE JU, the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC), the European Commission and primary producers themselves. This milestone marked the beginning of a truly collaborative process.

Together, participants started shaping a plan that:

  • Places primary producers at the centre
  • Encourages cross-sector collaboration
  • Strengthens links with the bio-based industry

In the months following the meeting, work continued through exchanges, consultations and cross-sector feedback, ultimately leading to a second draft submitted in February.

This version consolidated insights gathered across the community and outlined the emerging structure of the Action Plan, including its horizontal priorities and sector-specific dimensions.

A decisive step forward in Brussels 

On 25 March, the second WGPP meeting in Brussels offered a full day dedicated to bringing the Action Plan closer to completion.

The morning focused on finalising the Action Plan together, starting with the horizontal actions. Discussions aimed at narrowing priorities and ensuring that proposed measures are clear, realistic, and actionable. This work continued in parallel sectoral sessions, where participants refined more tailored actions while contributing to a shared cross-sectoral vision.

Across sessions, a strong consensus emerged on what is needed to make the plan truly effective. Participants highlighted the importance of:

  • Trust and cooperation
  • Peer-to-peer exchange
  • Engaging younger generations
  • Building on existing networks and initiatives

In the afternoon, the focus shifted to a strategic dialogue with CBE JU, the European Commission, and BIC, where insights from the different sessions were brought together to align on the next steps towards implementation.

Altogether, the Brussels meeting marked a decisive step forward, transforming discussions into concrete directions and bringing the Action Plan closer to becoming a shared roadmap for action.

Next steps 

The coming months will be crucial for RootLinks, and will be dedicated to finalising and validating the Action Plan, integrating stakeholder feedback and preparing its implementation.

The goal is clear: move from co-creation to action, ensuring that the outcomes of this collaborative effort translate into real impact on the ground.

Ultimately, RootLinks is laying the foundations for a more inclusive, connected, and sustainable bioeconomy, built together and shaped by those at its core.