Developing Blueprints for Robust Regional Bioeconomy Strategies: The Case of Western Macedonia

Christina-Ioanna Papadopoulou (), Angeliki Foutri, George Martinidis, Theodora Kalea and Yannis Fallas
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Christina-Ioanna Papadopoulou: Department of Regional Development and Cross-Border Studies, University of Western Macedonia, 50100 Kozani, Greece
Angeliki Foutri: Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment of Western Macedonia, 50100 Kozani, Greece
George Martinidis: Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment of Western Macedonia, 50100 Kozani, Greece
Theodora Kalea: Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment of Western Macedonia, 50100 Kozani, Greece
Yannis Fallas: Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment of Western Macedonia, 50100 Kozani, Greece

Land, 2025, vol. 14, issue 2, 1-20

Abstract: The development of the bioeconomy in the European Union is promoted through various policies. In Greece, however, there is a paucity of research on bioeconomy issues and policies at both the national and regional levels. This study systematically examines the feasibility of developing a bioeconomy blueprint within the context of a geographically isolated and mountainous region. By employing an integrated strategic framework combining sustainable resource management, innovation and participatory governance, the proposed framework emphasizes the transition from conventional, unsustainable economic practices to a contemporary development paradigm underpinned by the tenets of the circular economy and the utilization of local resources. A central tenet of the proposed framework is the enhancement of collaborative endeavors among local stakeholders, academic institutions, and business entities, with the overarching objective being the promotion of cutting-edge technologies and the economic diversification of the region. Concurrently, emphasis is placed on the necessity to establish conducive policies, regulatory frameworks, and financial mechanisms that will facilitate the development of sustainable industries and mitigate the environmental impact. The text emphasizes the importance of human resources development through educational and training programs, ensuring adaptability to the demands of the emerging bioeconomy. The study concludes that, despite the inherent difficulties arising from geographical isolation and limited access to resources, the region has the potential for sustainable development. The region’s capacity for sustainable development is contingent upon the implementation of suitable strategies and the mobilization of investment, which will be instrumental in the establishment of a robust and environmentally sustainable economic model.

Keywords: bioeconomy; policy; blueprint; collaboration; governance; sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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