Agroecology
Agroecology stands for an approach that combines agricultural production with ecological principles, focusing on natural cycles, biodiversity and regional resources. Read more in this short report.
In-depth reports
Backgrounds
About the bioeconomy
Bioeconomy - this refers to a modern and sustainable form of economic activity based on the efficient use of biological resources such as plants, animals and microorganisms. All industries that produce, process or use biological resources in any form contribute to the biobased economy.
Worldwide strategies
The bioeconomy is gaining ground all over the world. A large number of countries have now adopted bioeconomy strategies - with various focus areas. You can find them in the following overview.
Analyses and statistics
Green Alliance (2024): A new land dividend
The Green Alliance think tank has analysed how a switch to a plant-based diet could affect land use in ten European countries.
IIASA (2023): Feeding climate and biodiversity goals with novel plant-based meat alternatives
Replacing 50% of meat and dairy products with plant-based alternatives by 2050 can reduce agriculture and land use related greenhouse gas emissions by 31% and halt the degradation of forest and natural land, according to a recent study.