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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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Governing bioeconomy pathways

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Gridless solutions

Carbon lock-in

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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

All projects and tools

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Solutions to restore our ecosystems by 2030

To celebrate World Environment Day, nine SEI researchers reflect on how their work is driving ecosystem restoration.

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Exploring the circular economy potential of Naivasha’s organic waste

SEI has taken the first step towards creating scenarios and roadmaps for a circular economy based on organic waste resources in Naivasha.

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Crushing burden: small-scale sugar cane farmers bear the costs of Thailand’s bioeconomy drive

Feature
Economy
3 February 2021
Asia

Dasgupta, P. (2021), The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review. (London: HM Treasury)

The Economics of Biodiversity: the Dasgupta Review

Event
Climate
Economy
Water
2 February 2021
14:00 - 15:15 GMT
Africa
Europe
EU

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Emerging bioeconomy opportunities in Africa: A case study of Croton megalocarpus Hutch in Kenya

What part can Asia’s media play in environmental policy?

Perspective
Air
Climate
Economy
Land
Water
29 January 2021
Asia

Governing the bioeconomy: what role for international institutions?

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How can regional cooperation on bioeconomy pathways support equity, health and well-being?

Feature
Economy
18 December 2020
Africa
Asia
Europe
Americas

Burning dilemma: Sugarcane farmers struggle in Thailand’s green vision

Regional cooperation for innovative bioeconomy pathways to promote health and well-being

Event
Economy
Health
16 - 18 November 2020
16:00 - 10:00
Africa
Asia
Northern America
South America
Europe

Connecting the bioeconomy developers in the Baltic Sea Region

Eastern Africa Bioeconomy Conference

Event
Economy
Climate
21 - 22 October 2020
Kenya
Eastern Africa

The rosette of a Lobelia deckenii found on Mount Kilimanjaro

SEI experts help shape the East Africa Regional Bioeconomy Strategy

Hippopotamus showing over the waters of Lake Naivasha.

Is the landscape approach the way to govern and sustain bioeconomies?

Feature
Economy
Land
Water
20 October 2020
Eastern Africa

Enabling sustainable bioenergy transitions in Sub-Saharan Africa: strategic issues for achieving climate-compatible developments

SEI Asia opens call for environmental reporting grants for local and regional journalists

Feature
Air
Climate
Economy
Health
Water
2 October 2020
Asia

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