Turning organic waste into biomethane, a 2nd-generation biofuel, also creates great opportunities: jobs and economic growth, while improving energy security, emission reductions and rural development.The EU has ambitious targets for renewable energy and transport must be recognised as a sector that can contribute to achieving these goals and overall decarbonisation of the industry.Introducing innovative energy solutions requires cooperation, and we have a number of successful public-private cooperation in place across Europe. The workshop will showcase successful partnerships and experiences and how regional communities can benefit from them, present funding opportunities and discuss biomethane’s role in the EU’s 2020 objectives.Read more: www.biofuelregion.se/ipse2020. Target audience:- EU, national, regional and local policy/decision makers- Authorities managing and evaluating cohesion policy programmes and projects