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Revolutionizing the use of biomass is one of the most promising pathways to more sustainable production and consumption. SEI research explores the many facets of developing knowledge-based bioeconomies, from growing biomass to the governance of science, technology and innovation.

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Initiatives

Governing bioeconomy pathways

Rohingya Refugees Mark Two Years Since The Crisis

Gridless solutions

Carbon lock-in

Projects and tools

RDI2CluB - Rural RDI milieus in transition towards smart Bioeconomy Clusters and Innovation Ecosystems

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Deployment of biobased value chains

Strategic Collaborative Fund Phase 2

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SEI Currents 2022

The world is in transition. What trends are emerging in 2022?

Aerial view of swimmer in waves, Malé, Maldives

Breakdown or breakthrough: currents and turning points in 2022

SEI Currents 2022 taps the institute’s expertise and insights from eight offices on four continents to examine trends emerging in 2022 and beyond.

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SEI Currents 2022

Aerial view of swimmer in waves, Malé, Maldives

Breakdown or breakthrough: currents and turning points in 2022

Aerial view of curved road heading towards bridge with islets srrounded by green water, El Peñón de Guatapé, Colombia

Making a just transition to new economic and sustainable resilience in Latin America and beyond

Buriti trees in Cerrado biome, Brazil

Navigating the (yet) unseen waters of Cerrado, the Brazilian savanna

Farmer wearing traditional dress holding crop in hand, Tanzania

Local food security impacts of biofuel crop production in southern Africa

Journal articles
Land
Economy
15 November 2021
Africa

Rural farm in a village in Kenya with green grass and trees in foreground

A look into Eastern Africa’s bioeconomy strategy

Drone flying over green- and yellow-leafed plants in rows

When decisions are made by drones and other tech

Older Vietnamese woman wearing straw hat shaking out maggots in a woven basket

Inclusiveness critical to bioeconomy efforts, says Thailand bioeconomy forum

Perspective
Economy
23 September 2021
Thailand

Aerial view of downtown Bogotá (Centro), Colombia from above Calle 26

Climate justice for people and nature through urban Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA): a focus on the Global South

Biodiversity-Based Economy Development Office

Bioeconomy policy forum: Development of a sustainable, inclusive and community-driven bioeconomy

Event
Economy
27 August 2021
09:00 - 12:30 ICT
Thailand
Asia
South-eastern Asia

A lulo farmer with his crop of fruit growing in Darién, Colombia

Three steps towards a sustainable bioeconomy and agribusiness in Latin America

Perspective
Economy
Land
17 August 2021
Colombia

Oil palm cutter in Indonesia.

The politics of biofuels and bioeconomy: who wins and who loses?

Event
Economy
17 June 2021
14:00 - 15:00 CEST
Sweden
South America
South-eastern Asia
Southern Asia

Reflection of bright young green spring leaves, trees and moss inside lensball

Solutions to restore our ecosystems by 2030

Digitally generated image of abstract circular chart made of stone and grass showing different segments of alternative energy and nature.

Biofuture Platform Policy Conference and Brazilian Bioenergy Science and Technology Conference

Event
Economy
24 - 26 May 2021
Americas

The economics of biodiversity: an African dialogue

Event
Climate
Economy
Land
25 May 2021
16:00 - 17:40 EAT
Kenya
Africa
EU
United Kingdom