Implications for Sustainability of the Joint Application of Bioeconomy and Circular Economy: A Worldwide Trend Study

Abad-Segura, Emilio; Batlles‐delaFuente, Ana; González-Zamar, Mariana-Daniela; Ureña, Luis Jesús Belmonte

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“…In recent years, different organizations worldwide are investing in sustainable bioeconomy, which refers to the set of economic activities focused on obtaining products and services that generate economic value using biological resources as raw material, and that represents a more viable opportunity to direct current economies toward greater sustainability in the use of natural resources both in agriculture and industry, and in economic growth [21][22][23]. In this context, economies are being directed toward greater sustainability in the use of natural resources both in agriculture and industry, and for economic growth.…”

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An Evolutionary Approach on the Framework of Circular Economy Applied to Agriculture

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In this current and global context led by scarcity of resources, environmental degradation, global climate change, and a progressive demand for food, the circular economy (CE) represents a key economic model or framework for sustainable, restorative, and regenerative agriculture. Hence, CE applied to agriculture seeks to close the life cycle of products, services, waste, water, and energy to obtain a better use of resources and a reduction of the ecological impact. An initial review of the literature corroborates the hypothesis that the CE framework has not yet been comprehensively adapted to the field of agriculture. This research seeks to overcome this gap in relation to the performance of the circularity of agricultural production systems in support of decision-making processes. A bibliometric analysis of 1060 documents was carried to synthesize the knowledge base on this topic. The results show recent studies that identify weaknesses derived from food production, such as waste generation, biomass, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. It has been identified how their analysis has developed to date and what terms allow us to visualize new approaches; consequently, it is a useful tool for researchers and sponsors who provide financial resources for the development of new lines of research.

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“…Geographical distribution is not limited, while the date of publication is limited to the last 20 years. We chose the period of 20 years due to the facts given in previous research [15], where it is shown that our society has become more aware of the climate emergency that challenges the future of the planet in the last two decades. The literature search was conducted from February 2020 to February 2021 using the Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science databases.…”

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The Role of Bioeconomy in the Future Energy Scenario: A State-of-the-Art Review

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The bioeconomy aims at decreasing reliance on fossil fuels, preventing or reducing climate change, eliminating insecurity, and efficiently using resources; however, fierce controversy exists on conceivable pathways to accomplish these objectives. The transport sector alone, which encompasses all other industrial sectors, has grown with regard to its energy demand by 50% over the past 30 years. The aim of this paper is to promote a dialogue as to whether an economy based on biomass can be more sustainable than today’s existing economies, considering that the economy needs to expand and be boosted, while creating a cascading and recycling system. This semi-systematic review paper discusses four research questions based on findings from the last 20 years: (i) What are the crucial issues in the ongoing debate on the development of a sustainable bioeconomy concept? (ii) Where are the major conflicting points and focuses? (iii) How does the bioeconomy follow current urbanization and land-abandonment trends? (iv) How will the crisis linked to the COVID-19 pandemic change these previous scenarios? As it is not easy to currently predict which pathway will be the most effective, whether it be the one taken as of now or a specific novel pathway, this article recommends following a strategy that is diverse regarding its approaches to shaping the bioeconomy and further funding of renewable energy sources, along with the involvement of urban planning. In addition, conclusions are validated through a questionnaire completed by 51 experts in the field.

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“…The intention of the authors in carrying out this work is to focus on the field of sustainability. For this purpose, general parameters have been used, which are already used in a similar way in other works in which only terms derived from the root sustain* are used [62][63][64][65]. In addition, to include the perspective of the 2030 Agenda, terms drawn from the definition of the target on sustainable agriculture, contained in SDG 8, have been included.…”

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Overview of Research on Sustainable Agriculture in Developing Countries. The Case of Mexico

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Velasco-Muñoz²,

Aznar-Sánchez³

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One of the principal challenges faced by Mexican agriculture is the development of management models that are able to increase production while respecting the environment and generating wealth for society as a whole. In recent years, the number of studies analysing the sustainability of Mexican agriculture has grown significantly. The purpose of this study is to analyse the evolution of the research on the sustainability of agriculture in Mexico. For this purpose, a review and bibliometric analysis of a sample of 867 articles was carried out. The results reveal that the research has focused on the development of sustainable agricultural models in vulnerable rural areas, the sustainable exploitation of agroforestry systems, the development of energy crops for different uses, water resource management and land uses and their changes, conservation farming and climate change. Although research focused on sustainability is still in its early stages, it has become a priority field. A need to promote research from the economic and social disciplines may be observed, together with holistic projects that include the three pillars of sustainability (social, economic and environmental). This study could be useful to researchers in this field as it identifies the recent trends and principal agents that drive knowledge.

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Implications for Sustainability of the Joint Application of Bioeconomy and Circular Economy: A Worldwide Trend Study

Cited by 43 publications

References 105 publications

An Evolutionary Approach on the Framework of Circular Economy Applied to Agriculture

An Evolutionary Approach on the Framework of Circular Economy Applied to Agriculture

The Role of Bioeconomy in the Future Energy Scenario: A State-of-the-Art Review

Overview of Research on Sustainable Agriculture in Developing Countries. The Case of Mexico

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