Bioeconomy, BIOEAST, and the Opportunities of Hungary and Romania: A Blueprint for a Sustainable Future
Bioeconomy, BIOEAST, and the Opportunities of Hungary and Romania: A Blueprint for a Sustainable Future

Summary/Abstract: Bioeconomy has emerged as the cornerstone for sustainable transition, encompassing different sectors: agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, bio-based industries, and energy sectors in a systemic way. As the European Union focuses on this crucial policy area, Hungary and Romania stand at a pivotal juncture. Both countries do have significant bio-based resources and by being part of the BIOEAST initiative, which seeks to develop sustainable bio-based economies in Central and Eastern Europe, could benefit the European sustainability transition in the global context. This opinion article aims to highlight the definitions of bioeconomy, to present the BIOEAST initiative, and delve into the individual roles, challenges, and opportunities for Hungary and Romania.

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