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Experts Speak Forum: Decarbonization for Green Biobanking-The Current Landscape and Challenges for the Future
Koh Furuta1, Hanh Vu2,3, Daniel Adamek4,5
1Chiba Medical Center, Chiba, Japan.
Biopreservation and Biobanking
|March 19, 2025
Summary
The biobanking sector is moving towards "green biobanking" to reduce its environmental impact. Current efforts are fragmented, necessitating a collaborative, strategic approach for a sustainable future.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Biobanking
- Sustainability
Background:
- Decarbonization is a growing concern in biobanking, with increasing focus at International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories (ISBER) meetings.
- The 2024 ISBER meeting in Melbourne highlighted decarbonization through symposia, workshops, and posters, underscoring its global importance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define "green biobanking" and provide an update on current decarbonization initiatives.
- To outline future innovation pathways for sustainable biobanking practices.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of discussions from ISBER annual meetings (2021, 2023, 2024).
- Incorporation of expert insights from diverse sectors including WHO, high-income and low/middle-income country biobanks, academia, technology, AI, and education.
Main Results:
- Current decarbonization efforts in biobanking are fragmented and lack a unified strategy.
- The term "green biobanking" was introduced, signifying a shift towards environmental consciousness.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive and strategic approach is needed to advance green biobanking.
- Collaboration among all stakeholders is crucial for driving innovation and achieving a sustainable future in biobanking.
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