University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science’s Post

I am delighted to have collaborated with the world-leading think tank Chatham House as a technical panel member and modeller on this remarkable initiative exploring the trade-offs, opportunities, and challenges of transitioning to a sustainable #bioeconomy. A heartfelt thank you to the incredible team led by Ana Yang, and supported by Henry Throp and Suzannah Sherman, along with other global experts, for the opportunity to contribute to advancing this important agenda. This paper underscores the critical importance of strategic #collaboration in managing the roll-out of #innovations and addressing the competition for #land and #resources that may emerge. We examined the interdependencies, dynamics, and implications of a wide range of innovations, including land-sparing solutions like #alternativeproteins and land-intensive applications such as cross-laminated timber and #bioplastics. While significant progress has been made, there is still much work to do in this vital area. #sustainability #climate #policy #collaboration #biomass #bioenergy #biochemicals