Land and sea: Addressing the challenges facing inter-regional ecosystems in developing a sustainable bioeconomy

Abstract

Forest, ocean and industrial ecosystems are all key aspects of the global bioeconomy. However, finding ways to effectively utilize resources for global benefits while protecting our natural ecosystems is critical to creating a sustainable bioeconomy. This challenge is made more acute by the benefits and impacts of these ecosystems being cross-national and cross-sectoral. This paper reports on the outcomes of the Land and sea: sustainable bioeconomy and inter-regional ecosystems virtual workshop, held as part of the Global Bioeconomy Summit 2020.

Keywords

• Bioeconomy
• Ecosystems
• Forest
• Industrial Transition
• Ocean
• Inter-Regional