Bioeconomy, Planning and Sustainable Development: A Theoretical Framework

Jon Paul Faulkner (), Enda Murphy and Mark Scott
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Jon Paul Faulkner: School of Architecture, Planning & Environmental Policy, University College Dublin, D14 E099 Dublin, Ireland
Enda Murphy: School of Architecture, Planning & Environmental Policy, University College Dublin, D14 E099 Dublin, Ireland
Mark Scott: School of Architecture, Planning & Environmental Policy, University College Dublin, D14 E099 Dublin, Ireland

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 19, 1-14

Abstract: The bioeconomy concept first emerged in the 1990s in the context of the sustainable development of European economies but in specific respect to the disciplines of biology and biotechnology. This has arguably obscured the concept’s theoretical development since the biotechnology term has a limited field of application. This has led to diverse perspectives on what the bioeconomy means and how it should function. This paper aims to contribute to the theoretical development of the bioeconomy concept by interpreting the concept as a component of sustainable development, and as a spatial planning concept. This is important since such theoretical development aims to address the complex challenges facing bioeconomy transition and the need to combat climate change in a socially equitable manner. It does this by interpreting the bioeconomy through the lens of the environmental, economic, social and governance pillars of sustainable development, which is important in understanding how bioeconomy systems can most effectively function in the transition towards a renewable-based economy.

Keywords: bioeconomy concept; sustainable development; bioeconomy planning; bioeconomy governance (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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