Naslov (eng)

Circular Bioeconomy and its significance in preserving natural resources in Serbia

Autor

Brašanac-Bosanac, Ljiljana
Čule, Nevena
Đorđević, Ilija
Češljar, Goran
Lučić, Aleksandar
Rakonjac, Ljubinko

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Opis (eng)

The linear economy model applied so far in Serbia obviously leads to degradation of the natural environment and irreversible consumption of natural resources, without the possibility of renewal. Various strategic, legal and institutional frameworks in Serbia define the concept and importance of the circular economy, while the concept of bioeconomy itself is not recognized and there are no Bioeconomy Strategies and Action plans for the development and establishment of the circular bioeconomy. The basis of the circular bioeconomy lies in sustainability. Extending the life of products after repair and recycling, composting biodegradable waste, using biomass from both agriculture and forestry, and reusing certain products are just some of the models that show how economic and social benefits can be achieved while reducing the consumption of natural resources. Since September 2022, the Institute of Forestry from Belgrade with its team of experts has been involved in the implementation of the CEE2ACT project (Empowering the Central and Eastern European Countries to Develop Bioeconomy Strategies and Action Plans), in which 17 European countries participate. The Project is financed by the Fund of the European Union program for research and innovation Horizon Europe. The objective of CEE2ACT project is to empower countries in Central and Eastern Europe (Hungary, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,) and beyond (Greece and Republic of Serbia) to develop circular bioeconomy strategies and action plans, through knowledge transfer and innovative governance models, to achieve better-informed decision-making processes, societal engagement, and innovation, building on the practice of experienced countries (Austria, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden). Adoption and implementation of the National Bioeconomy Strategy and Action plans for the implementation of sustainable and circular bioeconomy, formation of the National Bioeconomy Hubs (NHB), support and financial incentives for those entrepreneurs who respect the principles of circular bioeconomy and sustainability, improvement of technological processes within the activities of agriculture, forestry and other activities are only some of the measures that must be implemented in Serbia in order to establish a circular bioeconomy model. NBH should provide various trainings, provide an insight into examples of good practice and enable the creation of business partnerships and the interconnection of different actors of the bioeconomy in order to optimize the use of resources and raw materials and reduce the amount of waste. The paper will present the CEE2ACT project, the goals and initial results of the analysis of the state of the bioeconomy in Serbia.

Jezik

engleski

Datum

2023

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Predmet

bioeconomy, CEE2ACT project, NHB, bioeconomy strategies, sustainability

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