Governance Strategies for Sustainable Circular Bioeconomy Development in Europe: Insights and Typologies

Alexandros Skondras (), Stefanos A. Nastis, Ifigeneia Skalidi, Asterios Theofilou, Aikaterini Bakousi, Thomas Mone, Zoi Eirini Tsifodimou, James Gaffey, Robert Ludgate, Tracey O’Connor, Dragica Grozdanic, Breda O’Dwyer, Eleni Pappa, Kallitsa Pantazi and Efstratios Stylianidis ()
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Alexandros Skondras: School of Spatial Planning and Development, Faculty of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
Stefanos A. Nastis: Department of Agricultural Economics, School of Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
Ifigeneia Skalidi: School of Spatial Planning and Development, Faculty of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
Asterios Theofilou: Department of Agricultural Economics, School of Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
Aikaterini Bakousi: School of Spatial Planning and Development, Faculty of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
Thomas Mone: School of Spatial Planning and Development, Faculty of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
Zoi Eirini Tsifodimou: School of Spatial Planning and Development, Faculty of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
James Gaffey: Circular Bioeconomy Research Group, Munster Technological University, V92 CX88 Tralee, Ireland
Robert Ludgate: Circular Bioeconomy Research Group, Munster Technological University, V92 CX88 Tralee, Ireland
Tracey O’Connor: Circular Bioeconomy Research Group, Munster Technological University, V92 CX88 Tralee, Ireland
Dragica Grozdanic: Circular Bioeconomy Research Group, Munster Technological University, V92 CX88 Tralee, Ireland
Breda O’Dwyer: Cantillon Academy, Munster Technological University, V92 CX88 Tralee, Ireland
Eleni Pappa: School of Forestry & Natural Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
Kallitsa Pantazi: Department of European Programmes & Synergies, Directorate of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Region of Central Macedonia, V. Olgas 198, 54655 Thessaloniki, Greece
Efstratios Stylianidis: School of Spatial Planning and Development, Faculty of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 12, 1-23

Abstract: This study examines governance strategies that facilitate sustainable regional circular bioeconomy development, culminating in a typology which enables the classification of regional government good practices supporting circular bioeconomy deployment in diverse regions within Europe. Data on regional circular bioeconomy governance models were collected through desk research and a survey, resulting in a compilation of 61 circular bioeconomy governance models. From this compilation, 20 case studies were identified and further explored to develop a typology of regional circular bioeconomy governance strategies in the EU-27. Findings reveal a strong regional commitment to expanding bioeconomies; however, managing conflicting sustainability goals remains a challenge. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of successful governance models and practices, offering valuable insights for policymakers to support the co-development and replication of effective circular bioeconomy strategies across diverse European regions.

Keywords: circular economy; bioeconomy; innovation; sustainability; governance; typology (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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