Rural bioeconomies in Europe: Socio-ecological conflicts, marginalized people and practices

Bioeconomy policies claim to contribute to socio-ecological transformations and decreasing rural-urban inequalities. Based on examples of four bioeconomies in rural Europe, we argue that contrary to these claims, such policies to date have not de-escalated existing social conflicts but instead have...

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Published in:Gaia (Heidelberg, Germany) Germany), 2023-07, Vol.32 (2), p.219-224
Main Authors: Friedrich, Jonathan, Holz, Jana, Koch, Philip, Pungas, Lilian, Eversberg, Dennis, Zscheischler, Jana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Decoupling
Environmental aspects
Green Growth
Green technology
Rural Development
Social Change
Sustainability Transitions
Sustainable development
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Summary:Bioeconomy policies claim to contribute to socio-ecological transformations and decreasing rural-urban inequalities. Based on examples of four bioeconomies in rural Europe, we argue that contrary to these claims, such policies to date have not de-escalated existing social conflicts but instead have often further contributed to polarization tendencies. To live up to those proclaimed goals, bioeconomy research and policy need to deprioritize economic growth and turn to more comprehensive considerations of socio-ecological contexts and the integration of the local population and alternative practices.
ISSN:0940-5550
DOI:10.14512/gaia.32.2.3