Meeting Policy Challenges for a Sustainable Bioeconomy

Meeting Policy Challenges for a Sustainable Bioeconomy
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Publisher : OECD Publishing
Total Pages : 199
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ISBN-10 : 9789264292345
ISBN-13 : 9264292349
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Synopsis Meeting Policy Challenges for a Sustainable Bioeconomy by : OECD

This publication investigates key aspects surrounding the sustainability of bioeconomy development: the use of biomass as feedstock for future production; the design and building of biorefineries for the manufacture of a range of fuels, chemicals and materials, and also for electricity generation.

Safeguarding the Bioeconomy

Safeguarding the Bioeconomy
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Publisher : National Academies Press
Total Pages : 393
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ISBN-10 : 9780309495677
ISBN-13 : 0309495679
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis Safeguarding the Bioeconomy by : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Research and innovation in the life sciences is driving rapid growth in agriculture, biomedical science, information science and computing, energy, and other sectors of the U.S. economy. This economic activity, conceptually referred to as the bioeconomy, presents many opportunities to create jobs, improve the quality of life, and continue to drive economic growth. While the United States has been a leader in advancements in the biological sciences, other countries are also actively investing in and expanding their capabilities in this area. Maintaining competitiveness in the bioeconomy is key to maintaining the economic health and security of the United States and other nations. Safeguarding the Bioeconomy evaluates preexisting and potential approaches for assessing the value of the bioeconomy and identifies intangible assets not sufficiently captured or that are missing from U.S. assessments. This study considers strategies for safeguarding and sustaining the economic activity driven by research and innovation in the life sciences. It also presents ideas for horizon scanning mechanisms to identify new technologies, markets, and data sources that have the potential to drive future development of the bioeconomy.

Bioeconomy

Bioeconomy
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 358
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ISBN-10 : 9783319681528
ISBN-13 : 3319681524
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Synopsis Bioeconomy by : Iris Lewandowski

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This book defines the new field of "Bioeconomy" as the sustainable and innovative use of biomass and biological knowledge to provide food, feed, industrial products, bioenergy and ecological services. The chapters highlight the importance of bioeconomy-related concepts in public, scientific, and political discourse. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the authors outline the dimensions of the bioeconomy as a means of achieving sustainability. The authors are ideally situated to elaborate on the diverse aspects of the bioeconomy. They have acquired in-depth experience of interdisciplinary research through the university’s focus on “Bioeconomy”, its contribution to the Bioeconomy Research Program of the federal state of Baden-Württemberg, and its participation in the German Bioeconomy Council. With the number of bioeconomy-related projects at European universities rising, this book will provide graduate students and researchers with background information on the bioeconomy. It will familiarize scientific readers with bioeconomy-related terms and give scientific background for economists, agronomists and natural scientists alike.

Bioeconomical Solutions and Investments in Sustainable City Development

Bioeconomical Solutions and Investments in Sustainable City Development
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Publisher : IGI Global
Total Pages : 334
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ISBN-10 : 9781522579595
ISBN-13 : 1522579591
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Bioeconomical Solutions and Investments in Sustainable City Development by : Vargas-Hernández, José G.

Spatial development is a discipline aimed at the protection of specific values and rational development by stimulating economic processes. Modern practices challenge developers to minimize the negative impact of urban development on the environment. In order to adhere to this policy, bioeconomical solutions and investments can be utilized. Bioeconomical Solutions and Investments in Sustainable City Development is an essential source that explores the development of sustainable city models based on investments in eco-oriented solutions by protecting and making publicly available green areas and by innovative investments with the use of bioeconomical solutions. Featuring research on topics such as bioeconomy vision, environmental education, and rural planning, this book is ideally designed for architects, urban planners, city authorities, experts, officers, business representatives, economists, politicians, academicians, and researchers.

Economics, Ecology, and Policy for the Bioeconomy

Economics, Ecology, and Policy for the Bioeconomy
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 113
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ISBN-10 : 9781000653380
ISBN-13 : 1000653382
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis Economics, Ecology, and Policy for the Bioeconomy by : Sanja Tišma

This book demonstrates that a holistic approach to the bioeconomy is essential if it is to achieve its full potential in driving economic growth while simultaneously providing ecological, social and technological benefits. Definitions of the ‘bioeconomy’ vary but in general it incorporates the ways in which societies manage and distribute their primary or secondary biological resources for further use in everyday life (e.g. food, materials, and energy). The classical sectors related to the bioeconomy have therefore been agriculture, forestry and aquaculture, now extended to include bioenergy, biofuels, biochemicals, and other processing and service industries. There are also related new concepts such us the blue economy, the green economy, and the circular economy. This book integrates these definitions, sectoral analyses and new concepts into a fully rounded study of the bioeconomy. It is argued that the key aims in the coming years have to be the harmonization of public policies between different sectors, regulation of legislative framework for the bioeconomy, and clear communication of these issues. In particular, the book argues that a strengthening of the monitoring and evaluation of the impacts of the bioeconomy on society is an essential starting point. For this to be effective, appropriate indicators need to be established and defined for the monitoring of the effects of these resilient policies related to bioeconomy and their impact on local and regional development and quality of life. This book will be essential reading for anyone interested in the bioeconomy including students and scholars of ecological economics, environmental economics, sustainability, innovation, and regional development.

New Approaches to Economic Challenges Systemic Thinking for Policy Making The Potential of Systems Analysis for Addressing Global Policy Challenges in the 21st Century

New Approaches to Economic Challenges Systemic Thinking for Policy Making The Potential of Systems Analysis for Addressing Global Policy Challenges in the 21st Century
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Publisher : OECD Publishing
Total Pages : 173
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ISBN-10 : 9789264494565
ISBN-13 : 9264494561
Rating : 4/5 (65 Downloads)

Synopsis New Approaches to Economic Challenges Systemic Thinking for Policy Making The Potential of Systems Analysis for Addressing Global Policy Challenges in the 21st Century by : OECD

In Systemic Thinking for Policy Making world experts from the OECD and International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) pool their expertise and experience to propose new approaches to analysing the interconnected trends and issues shaping today’s and tomorrow’s world.

Secretary-General's Report to Ministers 2019

Secretary-General's Report to Ministers 2019
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Publisher : OECD Publishing
Total Pages : 140
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ISBN-10 : 9789264884489
ISBN-13 : 9264884483
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis Secretary-General's Report to Ministers 2019 by : OECD

The OECD Secretary-General's annual report to ministers covers the OECD’s 2018 activities and some 2019 highlights. It describes the OECD’s work on economics, employment, education, the environment, and many other fields in the context of a rapidly changing world. It includes the activities of the Secretary-General and his office, as well as those of OECD directorates, agencies, special entities and advisory committees.

Importance of Microbiology Teaching and Microbial Resource Management for Sustainable Futures

Importance of Microbiology Teaching and Microbial Resource Management for Sustainable Futures
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Publisher : Academic Press
Total Pages : 378
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ISBN-10 : 9780128182734
ISBN-13 : 0128182733
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Synopsis Importance of Microbiology Teaching and Microbial Resource Management for Sustainable Futures by : Ipek Kurtboke

Importance of Microbiology Teaching and Microbial Resource Management for Sustainable Futures brings experts together to highlight the importance of microbiology-discipline-based teaching with its unique skills-based approaches. The book discusses how microscope microbiology has received significant attention since microorganisms played a significant role in the advancement, as well as destruction of, mankind during incidences such as the black death. With the discovery of penicillin from a fungal culture, the beneficial role of microorganisms has been a major catalyst in the progress of biological sciences.Interestingly, there are fundamental aspects of microbiology that did not change since revelations of their identity dating back to the Pasteur era. This book details the progress made and milestones that have been set in the science. - Emphasizes traditional and discipline-based teaching with a focus on microbiology - Combines pedagogy and the challenges faced in the post-genomic era - Provides examples from various parts of the world, including from the Pasteur Institute

Bioeconomy and Sustainability

Bioeconomy and Sustainability
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 368
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ISBN-10 : 9783030874025
ISBN-13 : 3030874028
Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

Synopsis Bioeconomy and Sustainability by : Dirk Lanzerath

In this edited volume, scientists from different disciplines discuss modern biotechnological processes and a knowledge-based bioeconomy. The authors base their arguments on ecological, economic, legal, social and ethical aspects. Moreover, they explore the opportunities, risks, and challenges of bioeconomic concepts and biotechnologies in many subject areas. The chapters consider land use, nature and environment, nutrition, technology and governance, energy, economy, law and regulation, as well as ethics. A special focus should be on new technologies and how they can be used, without compromising the ambitious goal of creating a more sustainable, but also fair world. To do justice to this broad array of topics, the editors frame all topics in overarching introductions and close the volume with final conclusions. Thereby this volume offers data and critical thoughts for any member of a Bioeconomy – be it from academia, the industry or public regulation.

Genomics and the Global Bioeconomy

Genomics and the Global Bioeconomy
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Publisher : Academic Press
Total Pages : 368
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ISBN-10 : 9780323916028
ISBN-13 : 0323916023
Rating : 4/5 (28 Downloads)

Synopsis Genomics and the Global Bioeconomy by : Catalina Lopez-Correa

Genomics and the Global Bioeconomy, a new volume in the Translational and Applied Genomics series, empowers researchers, administrators, and sustainability leaders to apply genomics and novel omics technologies to advance the global bioeconomy and sustainability. Here, more than 15 international experts illustrate—with concrete examples across various industries and areas of global need—how genomics is addressing some of the most pressing global challenges of our time. Chapters offer an in-depth, case-based treatment of various topics, from genomics technologies supporting sustainability development goals to novel synthetic biology advancements improving biofuel production, conservation, sustainable food production, bioremediation, and genomic monitoring. Editors Catalina Lopez-Correa and Adrian Suarez-Gonzalez skillfully bring clarity to this diverse and increasingly impactful research, uniting various perspectives to inspire fresh innovation in driving the global bioeconomy. - Presents concrete examples and detailed discussions that illustrate how to use genomics and omics technologies to drive the global bioeconomy - Examines how genomics is addressing the most pressing environmental, agricultural, economic, and natural resources challenges of our time - Features chapter contributions from international experts who are applying genomic technologies across various fields, from agriculture to biofuel production, bioremediation, biodiversity monitoring, and conservation