Economics, Ecology, and Policy for the Bioeconomy: A Holistic Approach

A holistic approach to the bioeconomy is essential for driving economic growth while providing ecological, social, and technological benefits. It includes agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, bioenergy, biofuels, biochemicals, and other processing and service industries. The key aims are to harmonize public policies, regulate the legislative framework, and communicate these issues. Strengthening the monitoring and evaluation of the impacts of the bioeconomy on society is essential, with appropriate indicators established and defined.

Format: Hardback
Length: 138 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The bioeconomy is a multifaceted and complex field that requires a holistic approach to achieve its full potential in driving economic growth while also providing ecological, social, and technological benefits. Definitions of the bioeconomy vary, but in general, it encompasses the ways societies manage and distribute their primary or secondary biological resources for further use in everyday life, such as food, materials, and energy. The classical sectors related to the bioeconomy include agriculture, forestry, and aquaculture, which have now been extended to include bioenergy, biofuels, biochemicals, and other processing and service industries. Additionally, there are related new concepts such as the blue economy, the green economy, and the circular economy.

This book aims to integrate these definitions, sectoral analyses, and new concepts into a comprehensive study of the bioeconomy. It argues that the key aims for the coming years should be the harmonization of public policies between different sectors, the regulation of the legislative framework for the bioeconomy, and clear communication of these issues. In particular, the book emphasizes the importance of strengthening the monitoring and evaluation of the impacts of the bioeconomy on society. To achieve this effectively, appropriate indicators need to be established and defined to monitor the effects of these resilient policies related to the bioeconomy and their impact on local and regional development and quality of life.

The bioeconomy is a rapidly evolving field with significant potential to address global challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and sustainable development. By adopting a holistic approach and promoting the harmonization of public policies, the regulation of the legislative framework, and clear communication, the bioeconomy can contribute to a more sustainable and prosperous future for all.

This book will be of interest to a wide range of individuals, including students and scholars of ecological economics, environmental economics, sustainability, innovation, and regional development. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the bioeconomy, its definitions, sectors, and emerging concepts, and offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities it presents.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032122410