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

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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)

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.

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  • Alexandros Skondras & Stefanos A. Nastis & Ifigeneia Skalidi & Asterios Theofilou & Aikaterini Bakousi & Thomas Mone & Zoi Eirini Tsifodimou & James Gaffey & Robert Ludgate & Tracey O’Connor & Dragica, 2024. "Governance Strategies for Sustainable Circular Bioeconomy Development in Europe: Insights and Typologies," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(12), pages 1-23, June.
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