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Krishna C Pavanan¹, Roeland A Bosch, Rob Cornelissen

¹Science and Technology Policy Division, Directorate for Science, Technology and Industry, OECD, 2 rue André-Pascal, Paris 75775, France.

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Industrial biotechnology offers solutions for global challenges like climate change and energy security. A key focus is ensuring the sustainability of biomass, which is central to these efforts.

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Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Sustainability Science
Environmental Policy

Background:

Humanity faces interconnected challenges: energy security, food security, climate change, and population growth.
Sustainability is a complex, evolving concept linking these global issues.
Industrial biotechnology is proposed as a key solution, particularly for climate change mitigation and energy security.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the role of industrial biotechnology in addressing major global challenges.
To emphasize the critical importance of biomass sustainability within industrial biotechnology.
To frame biomass sustainability as a significant policy challenge.

Main Methods:

Policy analysis
Review of industrial biotechnology applications
Sustainability assessment frameworks

Main Results:

Industrial biotechnology presents viable strategies for enhancing energy security.
Biomass sustainability is identified as a central policy challenge for the field.
The integration of biotechnology is crucial for climate change mitigation.

Conclusions:

Industrial biotechnology is pivotal in developing sustainable solutions for global issues.
Addressing the sustainability of biomass is essential for realizing the full potential of industrial biotechnology.
Policy development must prioritize biomass sustainability to support energy security and climate goals.