Formulation of an innovative model for the bioeconomy.

Autor: Zuniga-Gonzalez CA; Specific Direction of Agroecology, Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences Direction, Research Center in Bioeconomics and Climate Change, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Leon, Nicaragua., Quiroga-Canaviri JL; Postgraduate in Agricultural Economics and Industrial Engineering, Major University of Saint Andrews, La Paz, Bolivia., Brambila-Paz JJ; Postgraduate in Socioeconomics, Statistics and Informatics, Campus Montecillo, Postgraduate College, Texcoco, México., Ceballos-Pérez SG; Innovation Research and Postgraduate, Polytechnic University of Pachuca, National Council of Science and Technology, Hidalgo, Mexico., Rojas-Rojas MM; Postgraduate in Agri-Food Science and Technology, Autonomous University of Chapingo, National Council of Science and Technology, Texcoco, Mexico.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: PloS one [PLoS One] 2024 Nov 04; Vol. 19 (11), pp. e0309358. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Nov 04 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0309358
Abstrakt: Background: The bioeconomy, an evolving concept promoting sustainable use of renewable biological resources, confronts the challenge of balancing growth and sustainability across sectors like biotechnology, agriculture, and forestry. This study aims to elucidate the bioeconomy's dynamic nature, constructing a comprehensive theoretical model addressing these complexities.
Methodology: Through an extensive literature review, foundational elements for this model were identified: defining the core concept, delineating relevant variables, specifying assumptions and parameters, and depicting relationships through equations or diagrams. Special attention was given to integrating Georgescu-Roegen's insights, emphasizing causal links, state variables, measurement scales, and validation plans.
Results: The model incorporates Georgescu-Roegen's insights, highlighting the importance of clearly defining the bioeconomy for a comprehensive understanding. The proposed model leverages variables, assumptions, and equations within Georgescu-Roegen's framework, serving as a crucial tool for researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. This approach facilitates research structuring, informed decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Conclusion: By addressing the bioeconomy's evolution, and cross-sectional boundaries, and adopting a broader perspective, this study contributes to policy development for a more sustainable and integrated bioeconomy. Based on empirical knowledge, this model provides not only a solid theoretical framework but also practical guidelines for advancing toward a balanced and resilient bioeconomy.
Competing Interests: No authors have competing interests.
(Copyright: © 2024 Zuniga-Gonzalez et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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